Drogheda United 57%Draw 24%Sligo Rovers 19%Expected goals 1.74 – 0.88
81%
Betarazi pick
Drogheda United or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.23 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
1
Value bet: Drogheda United to win @ 1.94 – our chance 57% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultDrogheda United to win ✓57% · @1.94
Double chanceDrogheda United or draw ✓81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗55% · @1.77
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓73% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.30
Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Friday 1 May: Drogheda United v Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division, played at Weavers Park. In the table, Drogheda United are 9th, in the drop zone, on 40 points after 36 matches; Sligo Rovers are 10th (in the drop zone) with 25. There are 15 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Drogheda United, last 5: WLLDD Their latest outing: 4–3 win over Shelbourne, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Sligo Rovers, last 5: WDLLL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Bohemians, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Drogheda United 1.7 xG, Sligo Rovers 0.9 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Drogheda United 57%, draw 24%, Sligo Rovers 19%.
Lower-risk option: Drogheda United or draw (81%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.77.
Price worth noting: Drogheda United to win @1.94 – the bookmaker implies 52%, our ratings say 57%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Drogheda United or draw (81%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Drogheda United 1–0 Sligo Rovers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Drogheda United57%fair 1.76 · @1.94
Draw24%fair 4.14 · @3.30
Sligo Rovers19%fair 5.27 · @3.95
2.63Expected goals
1.74Drogheda United xG
0.88Sligo Rovers xG
55%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
1–111%
2–011%
2–110%
0–07%
0–16%
From our goals model: Drogheda United 1.7 – 0.9 Sligo Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Drogheda United to win✓
57%
1.76
1.94 ▲
Double chance
Drogheda United or draw✓
81%
1.23
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.81
1.77
Draw no bet
Drogheda United (draw no bet)✓
75%
1.33
–
Asian handicap
Sligo Rovers +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
72%
1.39
1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.93
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.09
First team to score
Drogheda United to score first✓
62%
1.63
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.40
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Drogheda United / FT Drogheda United✓
36%
2.80
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.30
–
Recent results
Drogheda United – last 6
WLLDDD
24 Apr
@ Shelbourne
4–3
W
17 Apr
vs St Patrick's Athl.
1–3
L
6 Apr
vs Galway United
2–3
L
3 Apr
vs Bohemians
0–0
D
20 Mar
@ Derry City
2–2
D
16 Mar
vs Shamrock Rovers
0–0
D
1.5Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Sligo Rovers – last 6
WDLLLL
10 Apr
@ Bohemians
2–1
W
6 Apr
vs Derry City
0–0
D
3 Apr
@ St Patrick's Athl.
1–4
L
16 Mar
@ Dundalk
0–1
L
13 Mar
vs Shamrock Rovers
0–2
L
27 Feb
@ Galway United
0–1
L
0.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers.
What is the prediction for Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers?
Our pick is Drogheda United or draw with a 81% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers?
On our numbers Drogheda United have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Sligo Rovers 19%.
How many goals will there be in Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers?
Our predicted score is Drogheda United 1–0 Sligo Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers?
Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 1 May 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Weavers Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
