Our Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction: 1-1
Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday May 1, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Drogheda United 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
Drogheda United's Last Match – Drogheda United vs Galway United
Drogheda United will aim to put their last result behind them following a 2-3 Republic of Ireland Premier Division loss to Galway United on April 6. In that match, Drogheda United recorded 58% possession and 9 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drogheda United | 58% | 0 (9) | 1.63 | 49 |
 Galway United | 42% | 0 (6) | 0.95 | 47 |
Sligo Rovers's Last Match – Bohemians Dublin vs Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division victory over Bohemians Dublin in their last outing. In that match, Sligo Rovers controlled 29% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bohemians Dublin | 71% | 0 (6) | 1.8 | 60 |
 Sligo Rovers | 29% | 0 (2) | 1.55 | 25 |
Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Drogheda United | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 0.75 |
| 1.13 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 0.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Drogheda United are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Sligo Rovers average 0.5 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
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