Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction, Lineups & Odds

The Value Lies With Drogs

Drogheda could have the edge over Sligo and our bet is backing them on the -0.25 Asian Handicap at 2.00. It provides some insurance of half the stake returned in the event of a draw.

Drogs 7-0 Winners When Teams Last Met

Drogheda United played out a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Richmond Park against St Patrick's Athletic. Kevin Doherty's men recorded just 29% possession and didn’t have a single shot on target.

Sligo Rovers lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Waterford 3-2 at Showgrounds. The Bit O'Reds managed six shots on goal and enjoyed 61% possession, with Owen Elding and Jad Hakiki both on target.

Drogheda had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Weavers Park, they recorded a 7-0 home win over Sligo. The past 10 H2H matches have featured four draws and three wins for each team.

Premier Division		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Drogheda United	13	5	6	2	18	11	7	18:11	21
10	Sligo Rovers	13	2	3	8	19	27	-8	19:27	9

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United have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts. The Drogs have averaged 34.3% possession and 4.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.8 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 15.4 attempts and 7.5 corners.

Top goalscorer Frantz Pierrot has found the net 5 times, Douglas James-Taylor 2, with Bridel Bosakani and two other players on 1. Douglas James-Taylor and Conor Kane have been top assistors with 2.

Rovers have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 0.9 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. There’s been an average of 54.1% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.2 goals from 6.6 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts.

The top scorers have been Simon Power and Wilson Waweru on 2, with Owen Elding getting 1. William Fitzgerald has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Luke Dennison (GK), Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Owen Lambe, Conor Kane, Ryan Brennan, Shane Farrell, Darragh Markey, Joshua Thomas, Zishim Bawa.

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sam Sargeant (GK), Oliver Denham, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Jad Hakiki, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Connor Malley, Harvey Lintott, Owen Elding, William Fitzgerald, Cian Kavanagh.

Expert Premier Division Analysis

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers league stats:

• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sligo in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sligo in 2 consecutive games.

Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction

Drogheda look like the real deal and we’re happy to take the 2.00 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. The home team could have the edge in this Premier Division game and we’ll go into this with confidence.

There’s the opportunity to sell goals and that means moving the line until you’re happy with the bet. It means a riskier wager but a bigger potential return from the available odds.

Drogs -0.25 Probability

The bookies make it a 50% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

Drogheda Asian Hcp -0.25 @ 2.00 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Drogheda 1 - 0 Sligo

There are odds of 7.00 available that Drogheda land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners 1.91

We’ve seen the past 5 Sligo away matches feature an average 12.80 corners, while the previous 5 Drogheda games have averaged 12.20. There’s everything to like about the Total Corners line which looks low and we’d expect the teams to go over at 1.91.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Drogheda

Total

12.00 4.50 7.50

Home

9.20 4.10 5.10

Away

10.20 3.50 6.70

Sligo

Total

10.80 5.10 5.70

Home

8.30 4.80 3.50

Away

11.80 3.90 7.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

2.10

Under 9.5

1.67

Drogheda Corners

Over 4.5

1.83

Under 4.5

1.83

Sligo Corners

Over 4.5

2.20

Under 4.5

1.62

Most Corners

1

1.82

X

6.40

2

2.23

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Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Odds

Drogheda United are regarded as having a 44% chance of winning this Premier Division match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at 2.25. At 3.10, Sligo Rovers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest price for this interesting match. When it comes to the Both Teams to Score betting, the market make it a close call between BTTS Yes and No.

If you fancy Drogheda United but want money back if this Premier Division match is a draw, then you can get 1.62. You can bet on Sligo Rovers at 2.20 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full Time Result

1

2.25

X

3.10

2

3.10

Half Time Result

1

3.10

X

2.05

2

3.75

Double Chance

1X

1.36

12

1.36

X2

1.62

Draw No Bet

1

1.62

2

2.20

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

1.98

2 Hcp +0.25

1.88

Total Goals

Under 2.5

1.67

Over 2.5

2.15

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.91

No

1.91

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Team News

Our Drogheda vs Sligo team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

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