Derry City vs Sligo Rovers — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Premier Division, Republic of Ireland
🕒 Friday 3rd October, 19:45 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Derry City (50% home wins) hold a slight edge over Sligo Rovers on the road (30% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Goal trends are mixed for this fixture (Derry City 60% Over 2.5 at home, Sligo Rovers 50% away). Browse our Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals stats for more context.

Derry City often see both teams score at home (70%), while Sligo Rovers are less consistent on the road (50%). There's still a reasonable case for BTTS – Yes, mainly driven by the home side's open style.

Both teams regularly see 8+ corners in recent games (90% and 90%) — Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Derry City see 9+ corners in 80% of home games, Sligo Rovers in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Premier Division table for the 2025 season, with Derry City (2nd) and Sligo Rovers (7th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premier Division 2025

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Shamrock Rovers 24 14 5 5 38:20 +18 47
2 Derry City H 24 13 7 4 37:23 +14 46
3 Shelbourne 24 11 7 6 32:25 +7 40
4 Bohemians 24 10 6 8 33:24 +9 36
5 St Patrick's 24 8 9 7 25:21 +4 33
6 Sligo Rovers A 24 9 6 9 25:29 -4 33
7 Drogheda United 24 7 10 7 22:29 -7 31
8 Waterford United 25 8 6 11 32:39 -7 30
9 Galway United 24 4 7 13 19:30 -11 19
10 Cork City 24 2 7 15 20:42 -22 13
11 Bray Wanderers 4 3 0 1 6:4 +2 9
12 Treaty United 3 1 1 1 2:2 0 4
13 Cobh Ramblers 2 0 1 1 1:2 -1 1
14 UCD 2 0 0 2 2:4 -2 0

Team Form

Sligo Rovers have lost 60% of their away matches this season, while Derry City have been more solid at home (20% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Derry City (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Lost 2 (20%) 6 (60%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Derry City frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Sligo Rovers are less consistent on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Derry City (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Derry City have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Sligo Rovers in 50% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Derry City (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Derry City (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Derry City have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Sligo Rovers in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Derry City (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Derry City (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Derry City (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 16 (1.6 avg) 8 (0.8 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 12 (1.2 avg) 14 (1.4 avg)

Match Corners

Both Derry City (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Sligo Rovers (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Derry City (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Derry City have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Sligo Rovers have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 0% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

Derry City (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 0 (0%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Derry City (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 8 (80%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Derry City and Sligo Rovers. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

12th Jul, 2025
Sligo Rovers
2 – 0 HT: 2-0
Derry City
22nd Apr, 2025
Derry City
3 – 0 HT: 2-0
Sligo Rovers
15th Mar, 2025
Sligo Rovers
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Derry City
21st Jan, 2025
Sligo Rovers
2 – 3 HT: 2-1
Derry City
14th Oct, 2024
Derry City
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Sligo Rovers
4th Jul, 2024
Sligo Rovers
2 – 1 HT: 0-0
Derry City
24th May, 2024
Derry City
2 – 2 HT: 0-1
Sligo Rovers
24th Feb, 2024
Sligo Rovers
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Derry City
22nd Sep, 2023
Sligo Rovers
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Derry City
7th Jul, 2023
Derry City
2 – 1 HT: 1-1
Sligo Rovers

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Derry City vs Sligo Rovers across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Derry City 1.53
Draw 4.1
Sligo Rovers 5.75

Half Time Result

Derry City 2.1
Draw 2.36
Sligo Rovers 6

Double Chance

Derry City or Draw 1.16
Derry City or Sligo Rovers 1.23
Draw or Sligo Rovers 2.37

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.95
No 1.8

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.25
Over 2.5 1.8
Over 3.5 3
Under 1.5 3.75
Under 2.5 2
Under 3.5 1.36

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.36
Over 1.5 2.5

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.44
Over 9.5 1.8
Over 10.5 2.25
Over 11.5 3

Derry City Goals

Over 0.5 1.14
Over 1.5 1.66

Sligo Rovers Goals

Over 0.5 1.61
Over 1.5 4

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Dacia Unirea Brăila vs Olimpia Râmnicu Sărat 16:00 BST | 3. Liga: Series 2, Romania Dacia Unirea Brăila have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Olimpia Râmnicu Sărat have seen over 2.5 goals in 12/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.36
    92% combined
  • Mounties Wanderers vs Stanmore Hawks 11:00 BST | New South Wales NPL 3, Australia Mounties Wanderers have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/6 home matches this season · Stanmore Hawks have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 1.25
    83% combined
  • Prestice vs Petřín Plzeň II 15:00 BST | 4. Liga Division A, Czech Republic Prestice have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/11 home matches this season · Petřín Plzeň II have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.5
    82% combined
  • Louny vs Olympie Brezova 09:15 BST | 4. Liga Division B, Czech Republic Louny have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 home matches this season · Olympie Brezova have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.36
    82% combined

Derry City vs Sligo Rovers Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?

Over 8.5 Corners — Derry City see 9+ corners in 80% of home games, Sligo Rovers in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Derry City or Sligo Rovers?

Derry City have a slight form edge at home (50% wins) over Sligo Rovers on the road (30% wins) in Premier Division. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers?

Possibly — Derry City frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Sligo Rovers are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers?

Uncertain — Derry City have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Sligo Rovers in 50% of away games in Premier Division. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Derry City or Sligo Rovers?

Derry City have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of home games compared to Sligo Rovers's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers?

Yes — both Derry City (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Sligo Rovers (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premier Division. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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