Our Sligo Rovers vs Derry City Prediction: 1-1
Sligo Rovers vs Derry City in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Monday April 6, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Sligo Rovers vs Derry City 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
Sligo Rovers's Last Match – St Patricks vs Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers will hope to recover from their recent 1-4 Republic of Ireland Premier Division setback against St Patricks on April 3. In that match, Sligo Rovers recorded 42% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Patricks | 58% | 0 (13) | 3.58 | 66 |
 Sligo Rovers | 42% | 0 (7) | 0.24 | 30 |
Derry City's Last Match – Galway United vs Derry City
Derry City will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat against Galway United on April 3. In that match, Derry City controlled 64% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galway United | 36% | 0 (5) | 1.23 | 40 |
 Derry City | 64% | 0 (4) | 1.28 | 64 |
Sligo Rovers vs Derry City Stats
Key Stats
| Sligo Rovers | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.51 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.5 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sligo Rovers are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Derry City average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Sligo Rovers 5-16
Derry City 13-13
What are the odds for this match?
Sligo Rovers to win: @4.2
Draw: @3.25
Derry City to win: @1.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @2
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