Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United face each other in an official match of the 2026 Irish Premier League season. The game takes place at The Showgrounds on Saturday, 25/07/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).

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👉 Our prediction is: Draw

Who wins this match between Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United? For us, it's too close to call, so a draw is the best betting option for this match.

After taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, including recent form, it is clear that the most likely outcome is that the match ends with no winner.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

We strongly suggest taking the total to go over 2.5 goals in this matchup between Sligo Rovers and Drogheda United.

With the high quality of attacking talent on display coupled with the questionable defence of both teams, this bet has a great chance of hitting.

Sligo Rovers preview

Sligo Rovers comes into the match having played 24 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 5 draws, and 14 losses, with an average of 0.83 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 5 draws, and 14 losses.

Sligo Rovers's attack has scored 20 goals during this period. Out of this total, 20 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 0.83 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.83.

The offence system of Sligo Rovers is led by William Fitzgerald as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, William Fitzgerald, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 40 goals with an average of 1.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 40 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 1.67.

Drogheda United preview

On the other hand, Drogheda United comes into the match having played 24 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.04 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses.

Drogheda United's attack has scored 29 goals during this period. Out of this total, 29 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 1.21 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.21.

The offence system of Drogheda United is led by Mark Doyle as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Brandon Kavanagh, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 41 goals with an average of 1.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 1.71.

Head to head: Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United

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Home Team

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Sligo Rovers

Republic of Ireland - Premier Division

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L D L L

0.2

Home L D L L D

0.4

Away L L L W D

0.8

Away Team

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Drogheda United

Republic of Ireland - Premier Division

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L L D L

0.8

Home L D D D W

1.2

Away W L L L L

0.6

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Published on 22 July 2026, at 20:09 Last updated on 22 July 2026, at 20:09
Author: Gustavo Porto

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