Our Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction: 3-1
Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday June 20, 2025. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
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 Shamrock Rovers
Drogheda United will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division loss to Shamrock Rovers on June 16. In that match, Drogheda United recorded 30% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drogheda United | 30% | 0 (1) | 0.55 | 32 |
 Shamrock Rovers | 70% | 0 (6) | 1.65 | 52 |
Sligo Rovers's Last Match – Sligo Rovers vs Waterford FC
Sligo Rovers will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division victory over Waterford FC on June 14. In that match, Sligo Rovers controlled 41% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sligo Rovers | 41% | 0 (2) | 0.84 | 51 |
 Waterford FC | 59% | 0 (5) | 0.88 | 76 |
Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Drogheda United | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 1.43 |
| 0.95 | Defence Strength | 1.69 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Drogheda United are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Sligo Rovers average 1.1 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Drogheda United 11-14
Sligo Rovers 11-13
What are the odds for this match?
Drogheda United to win: @1.727
Draw: @3.5
Sligo Rovers to win: @5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9