Saint Patr. vs Sligo Rovers FC Prediction 19 June 2026
🔊 St Patrick’s Athletic head into this fixture as a top-table side, while Sligo Rovers are fighting to avoid relegation. Both teams have moderate motivation: the hosts are looking to close the gap on the league leaders, while the visitors are desperate to stay clear of the drop zone. In recent weeks, St Patrick’s Athletic have struggled to produce much in attack, as reflected in their low-scoring stats. Given these factors, this encounter is likely to be tight and cautious in terms of goals scored.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 04 May 2026 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here’s a comparative breakdown from that match (Sligo Rovers were the home team):
- Possession: 40% vs 60%;
- Corners: 6 vs 5;
- Fouls: 11 vs 8;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 1 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between St Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovers:
- 57 matches played;
- The hosts have claimed 26 wins, the visitors 15, with 16 draws;
- Total goals scored: 74 for the home side, 56 for the away side;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.07; in the second half: 1.21;
- Average total goals per match: 2.28.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Saint Patrick´s Athletic Team Overview
The team's most recent official fixture took place on in the Premier Division, with St Patrick's Athletic hosting Drogheda United. The match ended in a 2-0 victory for the home side.
Here are the key match stats (St Patrick's Athletic vs Drogheda United):
- Possession: 64% vs 36%;
- Corners: 12 vs 5;
- Fouls: 15 vs 11;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 5 vs 3.
St Patrick’s Athletic have displayed consistent form over their last ten matches, recording four wins, three draws, and three defeats-a testament to the team’s balance. Averaging 1.6 goals scored and just 0.8 conceded per game, they underline a disciplined defensive approach, often favouring a minimalist attacking style. In their most recent five outings, St Patrick’s have picked up two victories alongside two losses, hinting at some short-term inconsistency. However, their solid backline and ability to avoid open, high-scoring contests keep them firmly in the title race.
Match Results: Saint Patrick´s Athletic
Sligo Rovers Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, facing Waterford United away from home. Sligo Rovers came away with a commanding 4-0 victory.
Here’s how the stats broke down (Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United):
- Possession: 62% vs 38%;
- Corners: 5 vs 4;
- Fouls: 9 vs 11;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 7.
Sligo Rovers remain perilously close to the relegation zone and have to approach every fixture with caution. Over their last ten matches, Rovers have picked up four wins, suffered four defeats, and drawn twice-a record that underlines their struggle for consistency. Their attacking output has been modest: they average just 1.1 goals per game while conceding 1.5 during this stretch, and their season-long scoring rate is even lower at just 0.75 goals per match. The most recent five-game run features one win, three losses, and a draw, offering little evidence that their offense is about to turn a corner.
Match Results: Sligo Rovers
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head encounters:
- matches played - 57;
- first-half wins: home side - 13, away side - 6, draws - 10;
- average first-half total: 1.07 goals;
- today's hosts average 0.53 goals in the first half, while the visitors score 0.54.
First-half stats: St Patrick's Athletic (home) vs Sligo Rovers (away)
- matches in this competition: 10 vs 10;
- wins: 4 (40%) vs 1 (10%);
- losses: 2 (20%) vs 5 (50%);
- draws: 4 (40%) vs 4 (40%);
- average goals scored: 1.3 vs 1;
- average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.7.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- wins: 5 vs 2;
- losses: 1 vs 5;
- draws: 4 vs 3;
- average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.8).
- Sligo Rovers have conceded in the first half in six of their last seven Premier Division fixtures.
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Total meetings - 57;
- Home wins - 26, Away wins - 15, Draws - 16.
Stats: St Patrick’s Athletic vs Sligo Rovers
- Matches played in the competition: 20 vs 20;
- Wins: 10 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 50% vs 25%;
- Losses: 5 vs 11;
- Draws: 5 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
- St Patrick’s Athletic have avoided defeat in 22 of their last 24 home fixtures.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 1.3, Away side - 0.98;
- Overall head-to-head average - 2.28 goals per match;
- Both teams have scored: all time - 24 times; at the home ground - 10 times.
Average total goals stats: St Patrick’s Athletic vs Sligo Rovers
- In this competition: 2.5 vs 2.3;
- Goals scored: 1.65 vs 0.75;
- First half: 0.7 vs 0.4;
- Second half: 0.95 vs 0.35;
- St Patrick’s Athletic at home in the league - average total: 2.2;
- Sligo Rovers away in the league - average total: 0.6;
- Last 10 matches: St Patrick’s Athletic - 1.6 (home - 2.25) vs Sligo Rovers - 1.1 (away - 0.8).
- St Patrick’s Athletic have scored under 2.5 goals in six of their last seven Premier Division games.
- St Patrick’s Athletic have scored under 2.5 goals in five consecutive matches.
Corner Kicks Prediction
St Patrick’s Athletic: Stats
- This season - average corners per game: overall - 5.6; at home - 6.1;
- Last ten matches - average corners: overall - 6; at home - 7.5.
Sligo Rovers: Stats
- This season - average corners per game: overall - 3.9; away - 3.9;
- Last ten matches - average corners: overall - 4.4; away - 4.4.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Total meetings - 57;
- Both teams have scored all time - on 24 occasions;
- At the home ground - on 10 occasions.
Stats: St Patrick’s Athletic vs Sligo Rovers
- Matches played in the competition: 20 vs 20;
- Matches this season with both teams scoring (BTTS): 8 vs 8;
- St Patrick’s Athletic BTTS at home - 4 (40%);
- Sligo Rovers BTTS away - 4 (40%).
Last ten matches:
- BTTS games: 5 vs 5;
- St Patrick’s Athletic BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Sligo Rovers BTTS away - 2 (40%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most frequent results this season:
- The most common scoreline in the league: 1-1 (13 out of 101, or a rate of 12.9%);
- St Patrick’s Athletic at home most often finish with a scoreline of: 4-1 (3 out of 10, or a rate of 30%);
- Sligo Rovers away most frequently play to a scoreline of: 1-0 (3 out of 10, or a rate of 30%).
Based on statistical analysis and probability distribution, the algorithm projects the top three outcomes:
1-0 - probability: 15.93% (odds: 6.5)
2-0 - probability: 14.01% (odds: 6)
2-1 - probability: 10.16% (odds: 8.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both sides are feeling the heat as the season progresses: the hosts need to keep pace with the league leaders, while the visitors are battling to stay clear of the relegation zone. Despite being favourites, St Patrick’s rarely produce high-scoring displays - they have netted under 2.5 goals in six of their last seven Premier Division outings. Our main prediction is St Patrick’s Athletic individual total under 2.5 goals.
Will this prediction come true?
Betting Tips: Saint Patrick´s Athletic - Sligo Rovers
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