Our Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers Prediction: 2-1
Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers in the Republic of Ireland FAI Cup is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday July 18, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Dundalk 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
Dundalk's Last Match – Glebe North FC vs Dundalk
Determined to maintain their recent success, Dundalk must win following their 6-0 Europe Friendlies victory against Glebe North FC on July 14. In that match, Dundalk controlled 63% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Glebe North FC | 37% | 0 (1) | - | 23 |
 Dundalk | 63% | 0 (7) | - | 50 |
Sligo Rovers's Last Match – Sligo Rovers vs Mansfield
Sligo Rovers will look to get back on track following a 1-3 Europe Friendlies loss against Mansfield on July 15. In that match, Sligo Rovers saw 47% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sligo Rovers | 47% | 0 (1) | - | 33 |
 Mansfield | 53% | 0 (10) | - | 62 |
Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Dundalk | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | Attacking Strength | 2.01 |
| 0.33 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dundalk are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Sligo Rovers average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.