Our Derry City vs Sligo Rovers Prediction: 2-1
Derry City vs Sligo Rovers in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday February 6, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Derry City vs Sligo Rovers prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Derry City's Last Match – Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City
Derry City will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Republic of Ireland Super Cup triumph against Shamrock Rovers on January 31. In that match, Derry City saw 50% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shamrock Rovers | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 32 |
 Derry City | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 50 |
Sligo Rovers's Last Match – Sligo Rovers vs Finn Harps
Sligo Rovers must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Europe Friendlies victory over Finn Harps in their last outing.
Derry City vs Sligo Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Derry City | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Attacking Strength | 1.17 |
| 0.97 | Defence Strength | 1.18 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derry City are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Sligo Rovers average 1.4 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
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