Result
2:1
07/03/2026 at 14:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Premier Division - Round 5
- Referee: Moran O. (Irl)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Finland | Veikkaus TV |
 Ireland | LOI TV |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.85 | 1.24 |
| Ball possession |
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| 58% | 42% |
| Total shots |
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| 21 | 11 |
| Shots on target |
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| 4 | 2 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 5 | 3 |
| Passes |
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| 67% (273/409) | 49% (147/297) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 2 | 2 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.85 | 1.24 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 1.16 | 1.21 |
| Total shots |
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| 21 | 11 |
| Shots on target |
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| 4 | 2 |
| Shots off target |
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| 11 | 3 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 6 | 6 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 10 | 7 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 11 | 4 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 2 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 18 | 23 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 3 | 1 |
| Free kicks |
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| 7 | 6 |
| Passes |
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| 67% (273/409) | 49% (147/297) |
| Long passes |
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| 31% (23/74) | 23% (23/100) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 53% (68/128) | 37% (39/105) |
| Crosses |
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| 20% (4/20) | 19% (3/16) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.61 | 0.37 |
| Throw ins |
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| 27 | 30 |
| Fouls |
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| 6 | 7 |
| Tackles |
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| 92% (12/13) | 62% (8/13) |
| Duels won |
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| 69 | 49 |
| Clearances |
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| 31 | 26 |
| Interceptions |
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| 5 | 5 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 1 | 2 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 1.21 | 1.16 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 0.21 | -0.84 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (1 - 0)
- 45+3', 1 - 0, Fitzgerald W. ⚽,
- 45+4', Farrell S. 🟨,
- 2nd Half (1 - 1)
- 46', Kareem D. ↓, Oluwa T. ↑,
- 57', Agbaje E. ↓, Bucknor J. ↑,
- 57', McHale S. ↓, Harkin C. ↑,
- 57', 2 - 0, Nolan A. ⚽,
- 59', Brennan R. ↓, Godden J. ↑,
- 61', 2 - 1, Doyle M. (Penalty Awarded),
- 70', Patton D. ↓, Traore M. ↑,
- 76', O'Brien E. ↓, Bolger J. ↑,
- 77', Esua J. 🟨,
- 84', Keeley C. 🟨,
- 90+2', McManus J. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Sligo Rovers
30.8% | Draw
27.8% | Drogheda United
41.4% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Sligo Rovers has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.2%)Drogheda United has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Sligo Rovers than the current prediction. (+4.7%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Drogheda United than the current prediction. (-3.5%)
Sligo Rovers - Drogheda United Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
3.05 ↑
(2.7) |
3.34 ↓
(3.56) |
2.28 ↓
(2.46) |
6.7%
(5.8%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
What is the prediction for Sligo Rovers - Drogheda United?
High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Drogheda United (votes: 2 - 100%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- AH 0 - Sligo Rovers (2.10) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Users Predictions:
Drogheda United will win
(9 of 11 users predict this - 81.82%).
Confidence interval (95%): 59.03% – 100%.Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 3 high ROI users predict this event. Sligo Rovers (votes: 1 - 33.3%). Drogheda United (votes: 2 - 66.7%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
Preview Facts
- An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 10 in the zone Relegation ~ Division 1 and 4).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sligo Rovers won 0.
- Recent form of Sligo Rovers has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
- Drogheda United is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
- In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
- There will not play in Sligo Rovers: Blaney S.
(Inactive)
McHugh C.
(Red Card)
- There will not play in Drogheda United: Lambe O.
(Knee Injury)
- There are questionable in Sligo Rovers: Hakiki J.
(Injury)
Stewart S.
(Injury)
- There are questionable in Drogheda United: Davis W.
(Inactive)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Sligo Rovers won 6 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 24:29. (average 1.2:1.5).
- Including home matches between the teams, Sligo Rovers won 5 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 17:10. (average 1.7:1).
How many head-to-head matches has Sligo Rovers won against Drogheda United?
Sligo Rovers has won 3 of their last 14 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Drogheda United won against Sligo Rovers?
Drogheda United has won 6 of their last 14 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Sligo Rovers - Drogheda United were as follows:
19.09.2025
Sligo Rovers
-
Drogheda United
1:1
20.06.2025
Drogheda United
-
Sligo Rovers
1:0
02.05.2025
Sligo Rovers
-
Drogheda United
2:2
21.02.2025
Drogheda United
-
Sligo Rovers
3:0
23.08.2024
Drogheda United
-
Sligo Rovers
7:0
Latest results of Sligo Rovers
Latest results of Drogheda United
Irish Premier Division Table
2026 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Bohemians | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10:2 | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | St. Patricks | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12:5 | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Shamrock Rovers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10:6 | 4 | 12 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 12:10 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10:9 | 1 | 10 |
| 6 | Derry City | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:9 | 0 | 8 |
| 7 | Galway | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:9 | -1 | 8 |
| 8 | Drogheda | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:9 | -2 | 8 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3:11 | -8 | 4 |
| 10 | Waterford | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6:17 | -11 | 2 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Premier Division (Relegation)
Relegation ~ Division 1
