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 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday October 5, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
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 – Drogheda United vs Derry City
Derry City will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division share of the spoils with Drogheda United on September 26. In that match, Derry City recorded 58% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drogheda United | 42% | 0 (9) | 1.39 | 21 |
 Derry City | 58% | 0 (7) | 1.57 | 44 |
Sligo Rovers's Last Match – Sligo Rovers vs St Patricks
Sligo Rovers will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division victory over St Patricks, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Sligo Rovers controlled 44% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sligo Rovers | 44% | 0 (4) | 0.89 | 39 |
 St Patricks | 56% | 0 (1) | 0.69 | 69 |
Derry City vs Sligo Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Derry City | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.38 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 0.89 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derry City are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Sligo Rovers average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Derry City 17-13
Sligo Rovers 12-13
What are the odds for this match?
Derry City to win: @1.65
Draw: @3.8
Sligo Rovers to win: @5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9
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