Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers FC Prediction 16 March 2026
⚽️ In the upcoming match, Dundalk face off against Sligo Rovers. Both teams have had a shaky start to the season. Dundalk aim to solidify their position in the standings by showcasing an aggressive attacking style, especially on home turf. Meanwhile, Sligo Rovers are grappling with defensive issues, as evident from their recent matches.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 18 July 2025 and ended with a score of 0:2. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Dundalk):
- ball possession percentage: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Dundalk and Sligo Rovers:
- played 52 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 25, for the away team - 18, draws - 9;
- number of goals - 79 against 57;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.21, in the 2nd half - 1.4;
- average total goals in the match - 2.62.
Head-to-head statistics Dundalk - Sligo Rovers FC
Dundalk Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Premier Division, with Dundalk hosting Waterford United. The game ended in a 5-0 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Dundalk vs Waterford United):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 7 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 12 vs 3.
Dundalk have been consistent over their last ten matches, securing one win and three draws in five games, and never losing more than one match in a row during this stretch. Their performance at home is particularly noteworthy, as they score more than 1.5 goals in nine out of ten fixtures. This form allows them to maintain a solid position in the middle of the league table.
Match Results: Dundalk
Sligo Rovers Team Overview
The most recent official match for the current visitors took place on in the Premier Division (home team - Sligo Rovers, away team - Shamrock Rovers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0-2.
Here are the match statistics (Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers):
- possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 7;
- fouls: 7 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 5;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
Sligo Rovers are facing significant challenges this season, currently sitting in ninth place in the league. Over their last five matches, they have managed just one win alongside three losses, with an average of only 0.7 goals scored per game. Their defensive frailties are also evident, as they concede regularly and heavily, making it difficult to accumulate points.
Match Results: Sligo Rovers
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 52;
- home team wins - 25, away team wins - 18, draws - 9.
Statistics: Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- wins: 1 vs 1;
- win percentage: 17% vs 17%;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 1 vs 6;
- draws: 5 vs 2.
- Sligo Rovers won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 away games.
- Sligo Rovers won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.52, the guests - 1.1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.62;
- both teams scored: overall - 19; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers
- average total in the tournament: 3.5 vs 2.17;
- average total goals scored: 1.83 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.67 vs 0.33;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.17 vs 0.17;
- Dundalk: average total at home in the tournament - 3;
- Sligo Rovers: average total away in the tournament - 0.33;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 3) vs 0.7 (away - 0.67).
- Dundalk have scored over 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 home games.
Prediction on corners
Dundalk: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.67; at home field - 8.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.7; at home field - 7.5.
Sligo Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.33, away - 2.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.1; away - 3.17.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 52;
- both teams scored all-time - 19 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Dundalk at home - 1 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sligo Rovers away - 1 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Dundalk at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Sligo Rovers away - 3 (50%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (4/30, 13.3%), 1:1 (4/30, 13.3%);
- Dundalk at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 5:0 (1/2, 50%);
- Sligo Rovers away most often play: 0:0 , 1:0 , 2:1 (1/3, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 11.96% (odds 6.4)
1:1 - 11.53% (odds 6.4)
2:0 - 11.39% (odds 7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and Dundalk's home game statistics, the most likely scenario is that the hosts will surpass the 1.5 goals mark in the match, thanks to their attacking prowess and the vulnerable defense of Sligo Rovers. This trend is supported by Dundalk's recent performances at home.
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