Sligo Rovers FC vs Derry City Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 12 July 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Sligo Rovers and Derry City promises an intriguing battle on the pitch. Sligo Rovers, currently sitting in 9th place, are eager to climb up the standings. The team has been delivering inconsistent performances and needs victories to boost their morale. On the other hand, Derry City are in second place and are in excellent form, with four wins in their last five matches. The visitors are expected to attack aggressively to solidify their position among the league leaders. The spotlight will be on how the hosts handle the pressure from their opponents.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 22 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Derry City):
- ball possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 1;
- fouls: 12 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 7 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Sligo Rovers and Derry City:
- played 59 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 22, for the away team - 20, draws - 17;
- number of goals - 64 against 61;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.97, in the 2nd half - 1.15;
- average total goals in the match - 2.12.
Head-to-head statistics Sligo Rovers FC - Derry City

Sligo Rovers Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Sligo Rovers, away team - Shamrock Rovers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here's the game statistics (Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers):
- ball possession: 30% vs 70%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 8.
Sligo Rovers, despite facing challenges this season, remain a formidable opponent for any team. Currently sitting ninth in the league standings, they struggle with scoring, averaging 1.22 goals per game. However, the team is determined to fight for every point and aims to improve their home performances. Their style relies on counter-attacks and solid defense when out of possession. The recent encounter with Derry City ended in defeat, prompting the team to reassess and refine their tactics ahead of the next fixture.
Match Results: Sligo Rovers

Derry City Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Club Friendly Games tournament (home team - Cliftonville, away - Derry City). The match ended with a score of 2:2.
Here are the game statistics (Derry City vs Cliftonville):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
Derry City are confidently progressing through the league, thanks to their strong performances both at home and away. The Candystripes are riding an impressive three-match winning streak heading into this game and currently sit second in the Irish Premier Division, boasting a high scoring average of 1.52 goals per match while maintaining a solid defense, conceding just 1.04 goals on average. Their play is built around ball control and quick attacking combinations down the flanks, with creative midfielders playing a pivotal role.
Match Results: Derry City
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 59;
- home team wins - 22, away team wins - 20, draws - 17.
Statistics: Sligo Rovers vs Derry City
- matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- wins: 5 vs 12;
- win percentage: 22% vs 52%;
- losses: 13 vs 7;
- draws: 5 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 6;
- losses: 5 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.08, the guests - 1.03;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.12;
- both teams scored: overall - 24; at the home team's field - 12.
Statistics: Sligo Rovers vs Derry City
- average total in the tournament: 2.91 vs 2.57;
- average total goals scored: 1.22 vs 1.52;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.61 vs 0.74;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.61 vs 0.78;
- Sligo Rovers: average total at home in the tournament - 1.17;
- Derry City: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1) vs 1.8 (away - 1).
- Derry City have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 away games against Sligo Rovers.
Prediction on corners
Sligo Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.22; at home field - 4.08;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.1; at home field - 2.8.
Derry City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.48, away - 3.45;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; away - 4.2.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.4 (1.2 for home team and 1.2 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.47 (1.31 for home team and 1.16 for away team).
Sligo Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.39; at home - 3.08;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3; at home - 2.
Derry City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.26, away - 3.91;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.2; away - 4.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 59;
- both teams scored all-time - 24 times;
- on the home team’s field - 12 times.
Statistics: Sligo Rovers vs Derry City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for Sligo Rovers at home - 8 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Derry City away - 5 (45%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Sligo Rovers at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Derry City away - 2 (40%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of the teams, the visitors are expected to have an edge over the hosts due to their more consistent play and strong ambitions to stay at the top of the league for a spot in European competitions next season. Given the scoring trends of the "Confectioners," the most likely outcome isn't necessarily a high-scoring affair but rather a lack of productivity from one of the sides in this matchup. Therefore, betting on an individual total under 1.5 for the visitors seems reasonable, taking into account previous encounters between these clubs.