Result
2:1
06/02/2026 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Premier Division - Round 1
- Referee: Doyle N. (Irl)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Ireland | LOI TV |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 2.29 | 0.72 |
| Ball possession |
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| 67% | 33% |
| Total shots |
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| 23 | 4 |
| Shots on target |
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| 8 | 3 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 9 | 0 |
| Passes |
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| 81% (443/548) | 57% (157/274) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 2 | 1 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 2.29 | 0.72 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 1.87 | 1.05 |
| Total shots |
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| 23 | 4 |
| Shots on target |
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| 8 | 3 |
| Shots off target |
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| 7 | 1 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 8 | 0 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 12 | 2 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 11 | 2 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 9 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 27 | 6 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 1 | 2 |
| Free kicks |
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| 6 | 5 |
| Passes |
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| 81% (443/548) | 57% (157/274) |
| Long passes |
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| 41% (32/78) | 19% (15/80) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 69% (150/216) | 45% (29/65) |
| Crosses |
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| 21% (7/34) | 33% (4/12) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 1.24 | 0.59 |
| Throw ins |
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| 30 | 13 |
| Fouls |
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| 5 | 6 |
| Tackles |
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| 92% (12/13) | 73% (19/26) |
| Duels won |
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| 45 | 56 |
| Clearances |
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| 24 | 38 |
| Interceptions |
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| 2 | 13 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 2 | 6 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 1.05 | 1.87 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 0.05 | -0.13 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 1)
- 31', 0 - 1, Hakiki J. ⚽, Esua J. (A),
- 2nd Half (2 - 0)
- 60', Kavanagh C. ↓, Meekison A. ↑,
- 60', Markey D. ↓, O'Reilly A. ↑,
- 66', O'Kane R. ↓, Stewart S. ↑,
- 72', McClean P. 🟨,
- 75', Sargeant S. 🟨,
- 80', Patton D. ↓, Harkin C. ↑,
- 80', Hakiki J. ↓, McDonagh K. ↑,
- 82', 1 - 1, Bannon A. ⚽,
- 90+1', 2 - 1, Thomas J. ⚽,
- 90+2', Thomas J. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Derry City
68.3% | Draw
20.1% | Sligo Rovers
11.6% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Derry City - Sligo Rovers Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.36 ↓
(1.63) |
4.64 ↑
(3.57) |
8.03 ↑
(5.18) |
7.5%
(8.6%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
What is the prediction for Derry City - Sligo Rovers?
High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 2 high ROI users predict this event. Derry (votes: 2 - 100%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- O/U 0.5, 1st Half - over (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- AH -1.5 - Derry (2.12) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Users Predictions:
Derry City will win
(5 of 6 users predict this - 83.33%).
Confidence interval (95%): 53.51% – 100%.Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 3 high ROI users predict this event. Derry (votes: 3 - 100%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.
Preview Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Derry won 4.
- In this match, Derry is seen as the favorite.
- There will not play in Sligo Rovers: Blaney S.
(Calf Injury)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Derry won 8 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 21:16. (average 1.1:0.8).
- Including home matches between the teams, Derry won 5 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 13:5. (average 1.4:0.6).
How many head-to-head matches has Derry City won against Sligo Rovers?
Derry City has won 6 of their last 16 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Sligo Rovers won against Derry City?
Sligo Rovers has won 5 of their last 16 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Derry City - Sligo Rovers were as follows:
05.10.2025
Derry City
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Sligo Rovers
1:0
12.07.2025
Sligo Rovers
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Derry City
2:0
22.04.2025
Derry City
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Sligo Rovers
3:0
15.03.2025
Sligo Rovers
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Derry City
0:1
21.01.2025
Sligo Rovers
-
Derry City
2:3
Latest results of Derry City
Latest results of Sligo Rovers
Irish Premier Division Table
2026 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Derry City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Drogheda | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Waterford | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | St. Patricks | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Bohemians | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Shamrock Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Dundalk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 10 | Galway | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Premier Division (Relegation)
Relegation ~ Division 1
