Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United face each other on Friday 09.19.2025, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Premier Division 2025 match. The game will take place at Sligo Rovers's home ground, the The Showgrounds.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United, 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 Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Sligo Rovers preview
Sligo Rovers heads into the match with the following record in the Premier Division: in 29 matches, Sligo Rovers secured 8 victories, 6 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.03 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Sligo Rovers's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Sligo Rovers has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 35 goals, of which 35 were scored in the Premier Division, resulting in an average of 1.21 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Owen Elding, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. William Fitzgerald has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Sligo Rovers has conceded 47 goals in the Premier Division (an average of 1.62 per game) and 47 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.62 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Drogheda United preview
Drogheda United comes into the game with 29 matches played so far in the Premier Division. They have secured 10 victories, 12 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.45 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 12 draws, and 7 losses.
Drogheda United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 31 goals during this period. Of that total, 31 were netted in the Premier Division, with an average of 1.07 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.07.
Drogheda United's offensive system is led by Douglas James-Taylor, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Shane Farrell. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 28 goals with an average of 0.97 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 28 goals in 29 matches, averaging 0.97 per match.
Head to head: Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L L W |
1.03 |
| Home | D L W D W |
1.07 |
| Away | W L W D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 27% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2.33 | 3.36 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1.07 | 1.36 |
| Conceded | 1.62 | 1.27 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 53% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 20% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 34% | 33% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 34% | 33% | 36% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.24 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.82 | 1.61 | 2.05 |
Away Team
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D W W |
1.45 |
| Home | L D W W L |
1.64 |
| Away | L W L D D |
1.27 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 34% | 43% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.03 | 2 | 2.07 |
| Scored | 1.07 | 1.21 | 0.93 |
| Conceded | 0.97 | 0.79 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 43% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 21% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 34% | 71% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.27 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.41 | 1.75 |
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