Derry City and Sligo Rovers face each other on Friday 08.07.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Irish Premier League 2026 match. The game will take place at Derry City's home ground, the Brandywell Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Derry City and Sligo Rovers, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Derry City vs Sligo Rovers
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Derry City preview
Derry City heads into the match with the following record in the Irish Premier League: in 26 matches, Derry City secured 6 victories, 12 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.15 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Derry City's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.
Derry City has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 36 goals, of which 33 were scored in the Irish Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.27 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Michael Duffy, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Michael Duffy has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Derry City has conceded 32 goals in the Irish Premier League (an average of 1.23 per game) and 39 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.3 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Sligo Rovers preview
Sligo Rovers comes into the game with 26 matches played so far in the Irish Premier League. They have secured 5 victories, 7 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 0.85 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 7 draws, and 14 losses.
Sligo Rovers's attack has been highly effective, scoring 23 goals during this period. Of that total, 23 were netted in the Irish Premier League, with an average of 0.88 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.88.
Sligo Rovers's offensive system is led by Cian Kavanagh, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, William Fitzgerald. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 43 goals with an average of 1.65 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 43 goals in 26 matches, averaging 1.65 per match.
Head to head: Derry City vs Sligo Rovers
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Derry City
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L L L L |
0.2 |
| Home | L L L W W |
1.2 |
| Away | D L L D L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 38% | 8% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.85 | 2.15 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1.62 | 0.92 |
| Conceded | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.23 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 62% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 31% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 23% | 31% |
| 1st to Score | 31% | 23% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 1.88 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 0.95 | 1.63 |
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L L D |
0.6 |
| Home | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Away | D L L L W |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 19% | 23% | 15% |
| Goals | 2.54 | 2.77 | 2.31 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 1.08 | 0.69 |
| Conceded | 1.65 | 1.69 | 1.62 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 54% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 23% | 15% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 31% | 54% |
| 1st to Score | 31% | 38% | 15% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.23 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
2.05 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
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