Derry City vs Sligo Rovers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 7 August the Premier Division brings Derry City against Sligo Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Derry City are 5th, upper half, on 48 points after 36 matches; Sligo Rovers are 10th (in the drop zone) with 25. There are 23 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Derry City, last 5: DLLWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with St Patrick's Athl., away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Sligo Rovers, last 5: DDWLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Dundalk, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (6 Apr 2026) it ended Sligo Rovers 0–0 Derry City.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Derry City 2.0 xG, Sligo Rovers 0.8 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 50%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Derry City 67%, draw 20%, Sligo Rovers 13%.
GG/NG: GG (50%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Derry City 2–0 Sligo Rovers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Derry City67%fair 1.50 · @1.42
Draw20%fair 4.93 · @4.45
Sligo Rovers13%fair 7.74 · @7.10
2.77Expected goals
2.00Derry City xG
0.77Sligo Rovers xG
50%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–013%
1–013%
2–110%
1–110%
3–08%
3–16%
From our goals model: Derry City 2.0 – 0.8 Sligo Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
On our numbers Derry City have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Sligo Rovers 13%.
How many goals will there be in Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
Our predicted score is Derry City 2–0 Sligo Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Derry City vs Sligo Rovers?
Derry City vs Sligo Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 7 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
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.
