Janesboro vs Sligo Rovers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 18 July the FAI Cup brings Janesboro against Sligo Rovers at Pearse Stadium. Kick-off: 16:30 WAT.
Current form
Sligo Rovers, last 5: LLLDL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Coleraine FC, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Janesboro 0.9 xG, Sligo Rovers 3.1 xG – a total near 4.0. That is an open game on paper: 76% for three or more goals, 54% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Janesboro 7%, draw 16%, Sligo Rovers 78%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 2.30.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (54%, odds 2.30 – longer than our fair 1.86, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Janesboro 1–3 Sligo Rovers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Janesboro7%fair 15.34 · @41.00
Draw16%fair 6.38 · @8.00
Sligo Rovers78%fair 1.29 · @1.08
4.00Expected goals
0.94Janesboro xG
3.06Sligo Rovers xG
54%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–39%
0–29%
1–38%
1–28%
0–47%
1–46%
From our goals model: Janesboro 0.9 – 3.1 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
Sligo Rovers to win✓
78%
1.29
1.08
Double chance
Sligo Rovers or draw✓
93%
1.07
1.02
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.86
2.30 ▲
Draw no bet
Sligo Rovers (draw no bet)✓
92%
1.08
–
Asian handicap
Sligo Rovers -1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
57%
1.77
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
First team to score
Sligo Rovers to score first✓
75%
1.33
–
Half-time result
Sligo Rovers ahead at half-time✓
60%
1.65
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sligo Rovers / FT Sligo Rovers✓
57%
1.76
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–3✗
8%
12.17
–
Recent results
Janesboro
No recent results on record.
Sligo Rovers – last 6
LLLDLL
14 Jul
vs Coleraine FC
1–2
L
11 Jul
@ Galway United
2–3
L
3 Jul
vs Shamrock Rovers
1–2
L
27 Jun
vs Shelbourne
2–2
D
19 Jun
@ St Patrick's Athl.
0–2
L
12 Jun
@ Waterford
0–4
L
1.0Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Janesboro and Sligo Rovers.
What is the prediction for Janesboro vs Sligo Rovers?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 54% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.30.
Who will win Janesboro vs Sligo Rovers?
On our numbers Janesboro have a 7% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Sligo Rovers 78%.
How many goals will there be in Janesboro vs Sligo Rovers?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Janesboro vs Sligo Rovers?
Our predicted score is Janesboro 1–3 Sligo Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Janesboro vs Sligo Rovers?
Janesboro vs Sligo Rovers (FAI Cup) kicks off on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 16:30 (West Africa Time) at Pearse 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.
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