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 – Sligo Rovers vs Bohemians Dublin
Determined to get back to winning ways, Sligo Rovers must win after their 0-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division draw against Bohemians Dublin on August 30. In that match, Sligo Rovers recorded 45% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sligo Rovers | 45% | 0 (4) | 0.31 | 33 |
 Bohemians Dublin | 55% | 0 (3) | 1.35 | 59 |
Drogheda United's Last Match – St Patricks vs Drogheda United
Drogheda United will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior Cup defeat against St Patricks on September 5. In that match, Drogheda United had 32% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Patricks | 68% | 0 (7) | - | 59 |
 Drogheda United | 32% | 0 (2) | - | 30 |
Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Stats
Key Stats
| Sligo Rovers | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sligo Rovers are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Drogheda United average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
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