Drogheda vs Sligo Rovers FC Prediction 20 June 2025
🔊 Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers are gearing up for an exciting showdown in the Premier Division. Both teams are eager to solidify their standings: the hosts are vying for European qualification spots, while the visitors are fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone. Drogheda have been strong at home, frequently finding the back of the net, and their games typically feature fewer than 10.5 corners throughout the season. Sligo's defensive inconsistencies could play into the hands of the home side. Will this be another goal-fest or a tactical battle? The intrigue surrounding this match promises to be intense!
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 02 May 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Sligo Rovers):
- ball possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 6 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers:
- played 45 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 11, for the away team - 21, draws - 13;
- number of goals - 54 against 77;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.38, in the 2nd half - 1.53;
- average total goals in the match - 2.91.
Head-to-head statistics Drogheda - Sligo Rovers FC
Drogheda United Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Drogheda United, away team - Shamrock Rovers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers):
- ball possession: 30% vs 70%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 17 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Drogheda United are having an impressive season, currently sitting third in the table due to their consistency and organized attacking play. The team excels in ball control and creating chances, particularly at home, where they consistently score over 1.5 goals. In their last ten matches, Drogheda United have secured two wins, drawn five times, and suffered three defeats, averaging 1.1 goals scored per game while conceding 1.4 goals.
Match Results: Drogheda United
Sligo Rovers Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Sligo Rovers, away - Waterford United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Sligo Rovers vs Waterford United):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 6;
- fouls: 4 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Sligo Rovers find themselves in a challenging situation, sitting in ninth place on the table, which compels the team to seek every opportunity to improve their results and escape the relegation zone. Their performances are marked by inconsistency: with three wins, five losses, and two draws in their last ten matches, it's clear there are issues both defensively and offensively. The team favors a counter-attacking style of play, allowing them to occasionally catch opponents off guard with unexpected surges forward.
Match Results: Sligo Rovers
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 45;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 10; number of draws - 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.38;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.53, while the visitors net 0.84.
First-Half Stats: Drogheda United (home) vs Sligo Rovers (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 9;
- wins: 5 (50%) vs 2 (22.22%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 5 (55.56%);
- draws: 5 (50%) vs 2 (22.22%);
- Average goals scored: 1.3 vs 2;
- Average goals conceded: 0.4 vs 1.22.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- losses: 0 vs 5;
- draws: 7 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.3) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.8).
- Drogheda United have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 45;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 21, draws - 13.
Statistics: Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers
- matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 19;
- wins: 7 vs 4;
- win percentage: 33% vs 21%;
- losses: 4 vs 12;
- draws: 10 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 5 vs 2.
- Sligo Rovers won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.2, the guests - 1.71;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.91;
- both teams scored: overall - 25; at the home team's field - 12.
Statistics: Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers
- average total in the tournament: 2.24 vs 3;
- average total goals scored: 1.24 vs 1.21;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.67 vs 0.53;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.57 vs 0.68;
- Drogheda United: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Sligo Rovers: average total away in the tournament - 1.44;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.5) vs 1.1 (away - 1.4).
- Drogheda United have scored over 1.5 goals in last 5 home games against Sligo Rovers.
Prediction on corners
Drogheda United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.48; at home field - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; at home field - 4.75.
Sligo Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.42, away - 4.44;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 5.2.
- Under 10.5 corners in 10 of last 11 Drogheda United games (Premier Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.74 (0.87 for home team and 0.87 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.65 (0.91 for home team and 0.74 for away team).
Drogheda United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.9; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.75.
Sligo Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.37, away - 3.44;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3; away - 3.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 45;
- both teams scored all-time - 25 times;
- on the home team’s field - 12 times.
Statistics: Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers
- number of matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 19;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Drogheda United at home - 6 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for Sligo Rovers away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Drogheda United at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Sligo Rovers away - 1 (20%).
Editorial Prediction
An intriguing clash is anticipated between two teams with contrasting season objectives: Drogheda aim to secure a spot in European competitions, while Sligo are in desperate need of points to avoid relegation from the league. Considering the recent form of both teams and their head-to-head encounters (for instance, their last match ended in a 2-2 draw), betting on the over 2.5 goals seems a reasonable prediction - both sides tend to play open games with plenty of chances at both ends of the pitch.
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