Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk

Republic of Ireland - Irish Premier League

Sligo Rovers

v.s

17 Oct 2026 14:45

Dundalk

Dundalk are creating the better shooting profile with average 5.12 overall shots and 1.74 xG. Their season scoring average is 1.52 goals per game, so the next major chance is likely to come from their side.

Result Probability

22%
Sligo Rovers to win
23%
Draw
55%
Dundalk to win

The result market leans toward Dundalk at 60%. The points profile supports that read: Sligo Rovers average 0.88 PPG and Dundalk average 1.25 PPG in the comparable split.

Head-to-Head
Sligo Rovers
4
wins
3
draws
Dundalk
5
wins
42%
BTTS
5/12
100%
OVER 0.5
12/12
67%
OVER 1.5
8/12
33%
OVER 2.5
4/12

Key Statistics

  • Avg. Goals

    Average

    2.91

    League 2.80

  • Over 2.5 Goals

    Average

    53%

    League 52%

  • Both Teams Score

    Above average

    66%

    League 60%

  • Cards

    Average

    4.31

    League 4.40

  • Corners

    Average

    10.07

    League 10.26

Based on 162 completed matches this season.

Corner volume is the clearest signal here. Sligo Rovers average 11.07 corners in this split, compared with the league benchmark of 10.26, which points to sustained attacking territory.

Over / Under

  • 0.5

    1+ gol

    OVER
    95%
    UNDER
    5%

  • 1.5

    2+ gol

    OVER
    90%
    UNDER
    10%

  • 2.5

    3+ gol

    OVER
    60%
    UNDER
    40%

  • 3.5

    4+ gol

    OVER
    40%
    UNDER
    60%

Based on the whole season for both teams combined

The recent scoring sample is stronger for Over 0.5 at 95% across the last 10 relevant matches. That makes the goal market a top pick for this match.

Team Performance

Sligo Rovers

Home

LLLLL
VS

Dundalk

Away

LLLDW

Points & Results

  • 0.70
    PPG
    1.24
  • 15%
    Wins
    30%
  • 24%
    First to Score
    67%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 0.76
    Scored/game
    1.52
  • 1.79
    Conceded/game
    1.67
  • 1.10
    xG
    1.74
  • 2.07
    xGA
    1.52

Trends

  • 45%
    Both Score
    76%
  • 18%
    Clean Sheet
    15%

Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk: Statistics and Analysis - Irish Premier League 2026

On this page you can check all the key statistics for Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.

This Irish Premier League match will be played on 17/10/2026 (Saturday) at 19:45.

The fixture is part of game week 34th of the Irish Premier League season. Sligo Rovers currently sits in position 10th of the Irish Premier League table. Dundalk occupies position 6th.

Stat Probabilities for Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk

Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:

Both teams to score: our projection puts the chance of both teams scoring in Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk at 66%.

Over 2.5 goals: the combined stats for Sligo Rovers and Dundalk point to a 53% chance of over 2.5 goals in this match.

For our tips built on these numbers, see the Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk prediction page.

Who is the favorite in Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk?

According to the latest match odds, Dundalk is the favorite at 1.78 an implied probability of about 56.18%. The full 1X2 market has Sligo Rovers at 4.41, the draw at 4.2, and Dundalk at 1.78.

Overall performance in the Irish Premier League

Sligo Rovers's record so far reads 5W-8D-20L from 33 played a win rate of 15% at 0.7 points per game.

Dundalk stands at 10W-11D-12L from 33 played, winning 30% of their matches at 1.24 points per game.

In their last five, Sligo Rovers has gone 0W-0D-5L, averaging 0 points per game.

Dundalk's last five read 1W-1D-3L, at 0.8 points per game.

At home, Sligo Rovers has a 19% win rate (3W-5D-8L from 16 played).

On the road, Dundalk has won 25% of their matches (4W-8D-4L from 16 played).

Goal statistics for Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk

In attack, Sligo Rovers averages 0.76 goals scored per game in the Irish Premier League (25 in total), while conceding 1.79 per game (59 in total).

Dundalk averages 1.52 goals scored per game (50 in total) and 1.67 conceded per game (55 in total).

Sligo Rovers's top scorer this season is Cian Kavanagh, with 6 goals.

For Dundalk, Daryl Horgan leads the scoring charts with 11 goals this season.

Sligo Rovers's main creator is William Fitzgerald, with 5 assists.

Daryl Horgan tops the Dundalk assist chart with 10.

More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.

Head-to-head: Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk

Sligo Rovers and Dundalk have met 12 times in recent years. The record:

  • Sligo Rovers wins: 4

  • Draws: 3

  • Dundalk wins: 5

Frequently asked questions about Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk

When is Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk?

The match will be played on 17/10/2026 (Saturday) at 19:45.

What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Dundalk?

Across their last 12 meetings the record is 4-3-5 (Sligo Rovers wins – draws – Dundalk wins).

What was the last match between Sligo Rovers and Dundalk?

The two sides last met on 31/07/2026, and the result was Dundalk 1 vs 1 Sligo Rovers. Full details: Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk, 31/07/2026.

Who is the favorite in Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk?

Dundalk is the favorite at odds of 1.78, an implied probability of about 56.18%. Sligo Rovers is priced at 4.41, the draw at 4.2 and Dundalk at 1.78.

Where can I find a Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk prediction?

You can find our full prediction, including in-depth analysis on the Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk prediction page.

Where can I find Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk stats?

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