Drogheda United FC

Football Ireland - Premier Division Weavers Park Sat 24 Aug 02:45

Sligo Rovers FC

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Both Teams to Score?

There’s an attractive 1.70 available when it comes to Drogheda and Sligo both scoring at least one goal. We’re expecting a nice return from this BTTS Yes wager based on the available stats.

Sligo 2-1 Winners in Most Recent H2H

Drogheda United played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was on the road at Tallaght Stadium against Shamrock Rovers. They ended up with just 28% possession and had three shots on target, with Douglas James-Taylor scoring the only goal.

Sligo Rovers claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 win occurred against Shelbourne at Showgrounds. They had just 37% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with William Fitzgerald and Wilson Waweru finding the net.

Sligo won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 2-1 triumph when facing Drogheda at Showgrounds. In the past 10 meetings between these teams, there has been four draws. Sligo have won four games and Drogheda two.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Drogheda United logo Drogheda United 17 6 8 3 22 17 5 22:17 26
10 Sligo Rovers logo Sligo Rovers 16 3 3 10 20 30 -10 20:30 12
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Drogheda United – Last 10 League Games

1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. United have had 42.8% possession and 3.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.0 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.3 corners.

Douglas James-Taylor is the top goalscorer with 4, Adam Foley has 2, with Shane Farrell and two other players on 1. Conor Kane, Luke Heeney and Darragh Markey have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Sligo Rovers – Last 10 League Games

Rovers have won 7 and lost 3, with an average of 1.7 goals from 9.4 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. They average 43.1% possession, 3.6 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against them, while conceding 1.2 goals from 18.1 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal.

Wilson Waweru and Ellis Chapman have top scored with 4, while Connor Malley is next on 3. Ellis Chapman and Oliver Denham have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Luke Dennison (GK), Andrew Quinn, James Bolger, David Webster, Conor Kane, Elicha Ahui, Luke Heeney, Ryan Brennan, Shane Farrell, Frantz Pierrot, Douglas James-Taylor.

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Edward McGinty (GK), Charlie Wiggett, John Ross Wilson, Oliver Denham, Reece Hutchinson, Niall Morahan, Kailin Barlow, Ellis Chapman, Connor Malley, William Fitzgerald, Wilson Waweru.

Expert Premier Division Analysis

The football experts at jeetwin88.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers league stats:

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Drogheda games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Drogheda games at home.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Drogheda games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sligo games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sligo games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Sligo games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 games between these teams.

Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction

We’re anticipating that the teams will both find the net in this Premier Division game. With this in mind, head to the Both Teams to Score market where you can get a generous 1.70 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

There are comparable betting options available and that includes backing Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market at a similar sort of price.

Both Team To Score - Yes Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 58.8% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

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Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Odds

Drogheda United are regarded as having a 45% chance of winning this Premier Division match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at 2.20. At 3.10, Sligo Rovers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

It’s hard to split the odds between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals for this match. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at 1.80.

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Team Stats

Drogheda United logo Drogheda United League Stats

Sligo Rovers logo Sligo Rovers League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Drogheda vs Sligo team news.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Premier Division squads.

Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Lineups

Drogheda United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Sligo Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Drogheda United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

36 Luke Dennison
4 Andrew Quinn 18 James Bolger 15 David Webster 23 Conor Kane
2 Elicha Ahui 21 Luke Heeney 19 Ryan Brennan 17 Shane Farrell
9 Frantz Pierrot 10 Douglas James-Taylor
1 Edward McGinty
5 Charlie Wiggett 2 John Ross Wilson 15 Oliver Denham 3 Reece Hutchinson
8 Niall Morahan 34 Kailin Barlow
4 Ellis Chapman 27 Connor Malley 7 William Fitzgerald
9 Wilson Waweru

Sligo Rovers Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Drogheda United Substitutes

  • 1Andrew Wogan
  • 5Aaron Harper-Bailey
  • 6Jack Keaney
  • 7Darragh Markey
  • 8Gary Deegan
  • 11Adam Foley
  • 22Aaron McNally
  • 24Warren Davis
  • 25Bridel Bosakani

Sligo Rovers Substitutes

  • 11Luke Pearce
  • 17Jack Henry-Francis
  • 25Simon Power
  • 30Richard Brush
  • 39Kyle McDonagh
  • 42David Jonathan
  • 47Owen Elding
  • 71Daire Patton
  • 74Colin Mooney

Previous Drogheda United Lineups

15 Feb Premier Division
St Patrick's 0-0 Drogheda United
02 Nov Premier Division
Drogheda United 0-0 Dundalk
26 Oct Premier Division
Shelbourne 2-1 Drogheda United
19 Oct Premier Division
Drogheda United 0-1 Shamrock Rovers
12 Oct Premier Division
Waterford 0-0 Drogheda United
28 Sep Premier Division
Drogheda United 2-1 Derry City

Previous Sligo Rovers Lineups

16 Feb Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 2-3 Waterford
02 Nov Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 0-2 St Patrick's
26 Oct Premier Division
Galway United 2-2 Sligo Rovers
20 Oct Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 0-2 Bohemians
15 Oct Premier Division
Derry City 1-1 Sligo Rovers
28 Sep Premier Division
Shelbourne 0-0 Sligo Rovers

Injuries & Suspensions

Drogheda United Injury Table

Type Name Info
Paul Doyle Hamstring

Sligo Rovers Injury Table

Type Name Info
Oskar van Hattum Other
Oliver Denham Other

Ireland FlagIrish Premier Division Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 17 9 5 3 31:15 32
2 Derry City 16 8 3 5 21:18 27
3 Bohemians 16 9 0 7 20:18 27
4 Drogheda United 17 6 8 3 22:17 26
5 St Patrick's 17 7 4 6 23:20 25
6 Shelbourne 17 5 8 4 18:17 23
7 Waterford 16 7 0 9 16:26 21
8 Galway United 16 5 5 6 19:20 20
9 Cork City 16 2 6 8 19:28 12
10 Sligo Rovers 16 3 3 10 20:30 12
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 9 6 2 1 20:6 20
2 St Patrick's 8 5 3 0 16:7 18
3 Derry City 8 5 1 2 12:7 16
4 Bohemians 8 5 0 3 10:8 15
5 Drogheda United 8 3 4 1 13:8 13
6 Shelbourne 9 3 4 2 10:8 13
7 Cork City 8 2 4 2 10:11 10
8 Galway United 8 3 1 4 9:10 10
9 Waterford 8 3 0 5 7:15 9
10 Sligo Rovers 8 1 2 5 9:13 5