Our Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Prediction: 1-1
Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday September 19, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United 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 – Kerry FC vs Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers must win to recover from their recent 3-4 Republic of Ireland FAI Cup defeat against Kerry FC on September 12 and regain momentum.
Drogheda United's Last Match – Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers
Drogheda United will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Republic of Ireland FAI Cup draw with Shamrock Rovers on September 12. In that match, Drogheda United had 42% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drogheda United | 42% | 0 (3) | - | 101 |
 Shamrock Rovers | 58% | 0 (9) | - | 113 |
Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Stats
Key Stats
| Sligo Rovers | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 0.98 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sligo Rovers are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Drogheda United average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Sligo Rovers 14-15
Drogheda United 10-10
What are the odds for this match?
Sligo Rovers to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.3
Drogheda United to win: @2.8
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