Prediction: Derry City vs Sligo Rovers – League of Ireland Premier Division – 07/08/2026
Preview
Derry City will host Sligo Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Sunday, August 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM English time in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Derry City currently sits in sixth place with 30 points from 26 matches, while Sligo Rovers is tenth with 22 points from the same number of games.
Derry City has been in decent form lately, with four wins and one draw in their last five matches. However, they suffered a defeat in the Europa Conference League, where they lost 1-0 to Rijeka. In their previous match, they drew 1-1 with St Patrick's.
Sligo Rovers, on the other hand, has struggled to find consistency, with two wins, two draws, and one defeat in their last five games. They suffered a heavy defeat in the FAI Cup, where they thrashed Janesboro 4-0. In their previous match, they drew 1-1 with Dundalk.
Both teams will look to improve their positions in the table and secure a vital three points. The match promises to be an intense encounter, with both sides eager to gain an advantage.
Derry City
Fulltime Result
Sligo Rovers
home
63.59%
draw
21.23%
away
15.23%
Derry City will host Sligo Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a League of Ireland Premier Division clash that promises intensity. Our experts believe that Derry City will emerge victorious, given their impressive recent form. In their last five games, Derry City have shown a consistent ability to secure draws, with a 1-1 result against St Patrick's and a 1-1 draw against Rijeka in the Europa Conference League. They have also shown their attacking prowess, with a 3-0 win over Tolka Rovers in the FAI Cup and a 1-2 loss to CSKA Sofia in the Europa League. On the other hand, Sligo Rovers have struggled to find consistency, with a 1-1 draw against Dundalk and a 2-2 draw against Drogheda United in the League of Ireland Premier Division. They have also shown their ability to score goals, with a 2-2 draw against Drogheda United and a 3-2 loss to Galway United.
Derry City's recent form suggests that they are the slight favourites to win this match. Our experts estimate that they have a slight advantage, given their ability to secure draws and their attacking prowess. Sligo Rovers, on the other hand, will need to improve their defensive solidity if they are to stand any chance of winning.
In terms of key players, both teams appear to be at full strength, with no information suggesting that any players will miss the game. However, our experts have noted that Derry City's striker, who has been in good form recently, will be looking to continue his goal-scoring streak. As for Sligo Rovers, their midfielder has been struggling with form, but our experts believe that he will be looking to bounce back in this match.
Our experts believe that Derry City will win this match, given their recent form and their ability to secure draws. However, Sligo Rovers will not go down without a fight, and this match is expected to be intense. In the end, our experts estimate that Derry City will emerge victorious, with a scoreline of 2-1 in their favour.
Derry City
Both Teams To Score
Sligo Rovers
yes
52.48%
no
47.52%
Our experts believe that both teams have a good chance of scoring in the match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers. In the last five games, Derry City scored a total of 9 goals, while Sligo Rovers found the net 13 times. Based on recent performance and offensive capability shown by both teams, this is a moderado risk bet.
Derry City
Over/Under
Sligo Rovers
Over 1.5
yes
79.35%
no
20.65%
Over 2.5
yes
57.32%
no
42.68%
Over 3.5
yes
33.84%
no
66.16%
Over 4.5
yes
21.56%
no
78.44%
Our statistical model recommends betting on Over/Under 2.5 Probability goals in the game between Derry City and Sligo Rovers. In the last five games, Derry City scored a total of 15 goals, while Sligo Rovers scored 21 goals. Considering recent performance and offensive capability shown by both teams, this is a moderado risk bet.
Derry City
Derry City x Sligo Rovers Last matches
Sligo Rovers
Derry City
0%
Draw
20%
Sligo Rovers
80%
Average statistics (latest matches)
Average goals 1.4
Both teams score 20
Goals scored(time 1) 1.2
Goals scored(time 2) 0.2
Over 2,5 20
Under 2.5 80
Derry City
Total results
Sligo Rovers
78 matches
38
wins
/
22
draws
/
18
wins
38
wins
(49%)
22
draws
(28%)
18
wins
(23%)
Recent form
Derry City
Wins
1/6 (16.67%)
Draws
1/6 (16.67%)
Losses
4/6 (66.67%)
Average statistics (latest matches)
Total goals 2.5
Both score 50%
Goals scored 1.17
Goals conceded 1.33
Over 2,5 50
Less 2,5 50
Europa League - 09/07/2026
Europa League - 16/07/2026
FAI Cup - 19/07/2026
Europa Conference League - 23/07/2026
Europa Conference League - 30/07/2026
Premier Division - 02/08/2026
Sligo Rovers
Wins
1/6 (16.67%)
Draws
2/6 (33.33%)
Losses
3/6 (50%)
Average statistics (latest matches)
Total goals 3.5
Both score 83.33%
Goals scored 1.83
Goals conceded 1.67
Over 2,5 83.33
Less 2,5 16.67
Premier Division - 03/07/2026
Premier Division - 11/07/2026
Club Friendlies 3 - 14/07/2026
FAI Cup - 18/07/2026
Premier Division - 25/07/2026
Premier Division - 31/07/2026
Latest news and statistics from Derry City
Derry City is gearing up for the 27th round of the 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division against Sligo Rovers. The team currently ranks sixth in the standings, having accumulated 30 points from 26 games. In their last five matches, Derry City has shown mixed form, with a draw against St Patrick's in the League of Ireland Premier Division, followed by a defeat to Rijeka in the Europa Conference League. They then suffered another loss to Rijeka in the same competition, before securing a convincing 3-0 win over Tolka Rovers in the FAI Cup. Most recently, Derry City fell to CSKA Sofia in the Europa League. As they prepare for their upcoming match against Sligo Rovers, Derry City will look to bounce back from their recent setbacks and improve their position in the league table.Latest news and statistics from Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers are gearing up for the 27th round of the 2026 League of Ireland Premier Division against Derry City, with the team sitting 10th in the standings and boasting 22 points after 26 games. In their last five matches, Sligo Rovers have shown a mix of resilience and inconsistency. They secured a 2-2 draw against Drogheda United, demonstrating their ability to hold their own against tough opponents. However, they also suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Galway United, highlighting their vulnerability on the counterattack. Despite these fluctuations, Sligo Rovers have been performing reasonably well in their recent friendlies and cup matches. They convincingly defeated Janesboro 4-0 in the FAI Cup, showcasing their attacking prowess. However, they were unable to capitalise on their lead in a 1-2 loss to Coleraine in a Club Friendlies 3 match, revealing some defensive frailties. In their most recent league outing, Sligo Rovers played out a 1-1 draw against Dundalk, demonstrating their ability to grind out results. As they prepare to face Derry City, Sligo Rovers will be looking to build on this momentum and secure a vital three points. With their recent form and performances in mind, it will be interesting to see how Sligo Rovers approach this match and whether they can finally break their duck against Derry City.Derry City
latest line-ups
Sligo Rovers
Lineup
1.
Brian Maher
24.
Brooklyn Lyons-Foster
22.
Conor Barr
4.
Jamie Stott
19.
Brandon Fleming
8.
Adam O'Reilly
12.
Darragh Burns
17.
Nick Twisk
14.
Ellis Chapman
15.
James Clarke
7.
Michael Duffy
Lineup
Sam Sargeant
29.
Jeannot Esua
33.
Ollie Denham
15.
Gareth McElroy
52.
Sean Stewart
3.
Luke Pearce
9.
James McManus
14.
Carl McHugh
16.
Jack Shorrock
7.
Cian Kavanagh
11.
Jamie McGonigle
18.
Bench
2.
Barry Cotter
3.
Patrick McClean
6.
Rob Slevin
13.
Tom Norcott
23.
Cameron Dummigan
27.
Liam Boyce
28.
James Olayinka
29.
Tyler Smith
32.
Terence Doherty
Bench
Liam Hughes
1.
Seb Quirk
4.
Alex Nolan
19.
Trey George
20.
Kyle McDonagh
23.
Jamie O’Donnell
24.
Ryan O'Kane
28.
Conor Cannon
61.
Daire Patton
71.
Standings Derry City x Sligo Rovers
Regular Season
.
No
team
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pts
#: position
team: team
P: played
W: wins
D: draws
L: losses
GF: goals for
GA: goals against
GD: goal difference
Pts: points
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Derry City vs Sligo Rovers FAQ
Derry City vs Sligo Rovers when?
The match between Derry City and Sligo Rovers will take place on 07/08/2026. Don't miss this great game and the chance to bet on it!
Derry City vs Sligo Rovers what time?
The game between Derry City and Sligo Rovers will start at 19:45 Brasília time on 07/08/2026.
Derry City vs Sligo Rovers who won?
We don't know who will win the duel between Derry City and Sligo Rovers, and that's why we love football. However, our experts believe that betting on the victory of team Derry City can be a moderate risk choice.