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Premier Division | Fri 11 Sep, 19:45

Drogheda United v Sligo Rovers Stats

Data last updated: Thu 10 Sep 2026, 08:23 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United meet in a crucial Premier Division clash laden with relegation tension. Sligo, bottom of the table, have shown attacking promise with nine goals in their last four matches but remain defensively vulnerable, conceding two or more goals in six consecutive league games. Drogheda United arrive with recent momentum from consecutive wins, including an away victory that ended a poor run, and possess a strong recent head-to-head record against Sligo. Both teams face pressure to secure points, setting the stage for an open, high-stakes encounter where defensive lapses and attacking intent will be pivotal.

BT4Y match pick

Both Teams to Score

  • Sligo Rovers have conceded two or more goals in six straight league matches.
  • Drogheda United have won two consecutive matches, including a key away league win.
  • Both teams have scored in 40% of their recent matches, indicating attacking potential.
  • Recent head-to-heads show Drogheda have lost only once in seven meetings with Sligo.
  • Sligo's defensive midfield absence increases vulnerability to Drogheda's attacking runs.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model identifies strong value in Both Teams to Score given the attacking strengths and defensive weaknesses of both sides. Sligo's recent scoring form contrasts with their leaky defense, while Drogheda's improved attack and historical success against Sligo support the likelihood of goals at both ends. The 3.25 reflect an implied chance below the model's 50% probability, highlighting a significant . This pick is supported by consistent recent data and tactical vulnerabilities on both sides, making BTTS a compelling choice.

Model Chance50%
Strong positive
Implied Probability30.8%
Strong positive
Value Edge19.2%
Strong positive
Sligo Defensive WeaknessConceded 2+ goals in 6 consecutive matches
Strong positive
Drogheda Recent Form2 wins including key away victory
Positive
Main risk

Sligo Rovers carry the stronger scoring threat, but Drogheda United must contribute for BTTS to land.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Both Teams to Score

“This fixture's survival stakes and defensive vulnerabilities create an environment ripe for goals at both ends. The attacking roles and recent form of key players support a lively contest where both teams are likely to score.”

Key Data Signals

Both Teams to Score evidence

Sligo Rovers have conceded two or more goals in six straight league matches.

Drogheda United have won two consecutive matches, including a key away league win.

Both teams have scored in 40% of their recent matches, indicating attacking potential.

Recent head-to-heads show Drogheda have lost only once in seven meetings with Sligo.

What To Watch In The Data

Both Teams to Score notes

  • In the last ten head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 3.2, indicating a trend towards open, high-scoring games.
  • Both teams' recent matches have frequently exceeded 2.5 goals, suggesting a tempo and attacking style that supports the likelihood of multiple goals in this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Drogheda United0.8
Avg goals scored
Sligo Rovers0.6
Drogheda United1.4
Avg goals conceded
Sligo Rovers1.6
Drogheda United40%
BTTS rate
Sligo Rovers40%
Drogheda United40%
Over 2.5 goals
Sligo Rovers40%
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 50% vs implied 51% · edge -1.3 pts
1.95
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 53%
2
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 71%
1.3
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 35%
3.5
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 54%
1.8
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 51%
1.8
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Both teams have shown a pattern of scoring and conceding goals recently, with Sligo netting nine goals in four matches but conceding heavily, and Drogheda breaking a scoring drought with recent goals. This balance of attacking threat and defensive frailty supports the likelihood of goals from both sides in this fixture.
Season team stats

Premier Division

Drogheda United29
Played
Sligo Rovers29
Drogheda United1.1
Avg goals for
Sligo Rovers0.8
Drogheda United1.7
Avg goals against
Sligo Rovers1.7
Drogheda United8
Clean sheets
Sligo Rovers6
Best odds for this sectionSligo Rovers Draw No BetBetfred guide price · Model 49% vs implied 35% · edge +13.6 pts
2.85
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Sligo Rovers to WinBet365 guide price · model 38%
4.33
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Drogheda United Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 56%
1.4
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Drogheda United to WinBet365 guide price · model 46%
1.7
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Season-long stats reveal both teams struggle defensively, with no clean sheets in recent matches and a tendency to concede multiple goals. Offensively, Sligo's higher goal tally contrasts with Drogheda's more modest scoring, but both teams' vulnerabilities create conditions conducive to both teams scoring.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Drogheda United

LLDDD
Last 50W 3D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 4D 5L
28 Aug 2026H Dundalk2-3
21 Aug 2026H St Patrick's Athl.0-2
07 Aug 2026A Galway United0-0
31 Jul 2026H Shamrock Rovers0-0
25 Jul 2026A Sligo Rovers2-2

Sligo Rovers

LDLDD
Last 50W 3D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 4D 6L
28 Aug 2026A Bohemians0-3
21 Aug 2026H Waterford0-0
07 Aug 2026A Derry City0-2
31 Jul 2026A Dundalk1-1
25 Jul 2026H Drogheda United2-2
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 65% vs implied 50% · edge +15 pts
2
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Sligo Rovers Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 49%
2.85
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Sligo Rovers to WinBet365 guide price · model 38%
4.33
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Home / DrawBetUK guide price · model 75%
1.18
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 29%
3.6
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Drogheda United Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 56%
1.4
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Drogheda United to WinBet365 guide price · model 46%
1.7
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Recent form data shows both teams earning 3 points in their last five matches, with similar over 2.5 goals and BTTS rates at 40%. Sligo's recent scoring uptick contrasts with their defensive lapses, while Drogheda's recent wins have restored , indicating a match likely to feature goals from both sides.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 50% vs implied 51% · edge -1.3 pts
1.95
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Sligo Rovers Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 49%
2.85
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Sligo Rovers to WinBet365 guide price · model 38%
4.33
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 53%
2
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 29%
3.6
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Drogheda United Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 56%
1.4
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Drogheda United to WinBet365 guide price · model 46%
1.7
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The Both Teams to Score market is priced at 3.25, implying a 30.8% chance, while the model estimates a 50% probability, indicating clear value. This discrepancy arises from the defensive instability and attacking promise on both sides, making the market an attractive proposition at current without price warnings.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Drogheda United4.2
Avg corners for
Sligo Rovers3.6
Drogheda United9.6
Avg total corners
Sligo Rovers11.8
Drogheda United2.4
Avg yellow cards
Sligo Rovers1.2
Drogheda United10.8
Avg shots
Sligo Rovers7.2
Best odds for this sectionOver 10.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Highlighted because this is the strongest available price in this section.
1.91
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Both teams average around four corners per match, reflecting moderate attacking pressure. Drogheda averages more shots and shots on target than Sligo, indicating slightly higher offensive activity. The card averages suggest a competitive but not overly aggressive game, with fouls likely around midfield battles influencing set-piece opportunities.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

5Drogheda United wins
3Draws
2Sligo Rovers wins
25 Jul 2026Sligo Rovers v Drogheda United2-2
01 May 2026Drogheda United v Sligo Rovers1-0
07 Mar 2026Sligo Rovers v Drogheda United2-1
19 Sep 2025Sligo Rovers v Drogheda United1-1
20 Jun 2025Drogheda United v Sligo Rovers1-0
02 May 2025Sligo Rovers v Drogheda United2-2
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 50% vs implied 51% · edge -1.3 pts
1.95
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Sligo Rovers to WinBet365 guide price · model 38%
4.33
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 53%
2
Check odds @ 2
DrawBetMGM guide price · model 29%
3.6
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Drogheda United to WinBet365 guide price · model 46%
1.7
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The last seven meetings between Drogheda and Sligo show Drogheda have lost only once, with four wins and two draws, indicating competitive balance. The average goals per match in these encounters is above three, supporting an expectation of goals from both sides but also highlighting Drogheda's ability to challenge Sligo effectively.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
9Drogheda United282961013-15
10Sligo Rovers23295816-25
The tight relegation battle places Sligo bottom with 23 points and Drogheda just above with 28 points, intensifying the stakes. This pressure likely fuels attacking urgency and defensive risks, reinforcing the expectation of goals from both sides as each seeks vital points to avoid the drop.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

40%Drogheda United Over 2.5
40%Sligo Rovers Over 2.5
3.2H2H avg goals
In the last ten head-to-head matches, the average goals scored is 3.2, indicating a trend towards open, high-scoring games. Both teams' recent matches have frequently exceeded 2.5 goals, suggesting a tempo and attacking style that supports the likelihood of multiple goals in this fixture.

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