Sligo Rovers vs Derry City
Ireland Premier Division
Sligo Rovers
Derry City
October 30, 2026 at 20:45 · The Showgrounds
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Sligo Rovers vs Derry City prediction and betting tip for this Ireland Premier Division match, kicking off October 30, 2026 at 20:45 at The Showgrounds. Our tip: Double Chance: Away or Draw (X2) (odds 1.17), 99% confidence.
Sligo Rovers vs Derry City Preview
Sligo Rovers host Derry City in the Ireland Premier Division (matchday 36) on Friday 30 October 2026, kick-off 20:45 WAT at The Showgrounds in Sligo.
Sligo Rovers are 10th in the table with 24 points from 35 games (5-9-21), while Derry City sit 5th on 47 points. Derry City have a 23-point advantage. At home Sligo Rovers have won 3 of 17; Derry City have won 2 of 17 on the road.
Sligo Rovers have one draw and four defeats in their last 5 league games (L-L-L-D-L), averaging 0.6 goals scored and 2.8 conceded. Derry City have three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 5 league games (D-W-L-W-W), averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.0 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Sligo Rovers have won 2, Derry City 3, with 1 draw and an average of 1.5 goals per game. The most recent, in August 2026, finished Derry City 2-0 Sligo Rovers.
Sligo Rovers average 0.7 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game this season, with 6 clean sheets and 17 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1. Derry City average 1.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game this season, with 10 clean sheets and 8 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Players to watch: C. Kavanagh leads Sligo Rovers's scoring with 6 goals and 2 assists; M. Duffy leads Derry City's scoring with 11 goals and 5 assists.
Bookmakers make Derry City the favourites: Sligo Rovers 5.00, draw 4.33, Derry City 1.53 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.65 and under at 2.20. Both teams to score: yes 1.75, no 2.00.
Our prediction: Derry City or draw (X2). The model gives Derry City or a draw a 100% chance, Derry City have won 3 of their last 5 and they sit 5th, 5 places above Sligo Rovers.
Premier Division table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Derry City | 35 | 11 | 14 | 10 | +3 | 47 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 35 | 5 | 9 | 21 | -38 | 24 |
Season stats
| Sligo Rovers | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 35 | 35 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 5 / 9 / 21 | 11 / 14 / 10 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 26 (0.7) | 48 (1.4) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 64 (1.8) | 45 (1.3) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 0.9 / 0.6 | 1.7 / 1.1 |
| Clean sheets | 6 | 10 |
| Failed to score | 17 | 8 |
| Longest winning run | 3 | 2 |
| Biggest win | 2-0 | 4-1 |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 4-2-3-1 |
Top scorers
- C. Kavanagh 6 goals · 2 assists
- M. Duffy 11 goals · 5 assists
- J. Clarke 7 goals · 3 assists
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 29 Oct 2026, 04:48. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Derry City or draw (X2) — The model gives Derry City or a draw a 100% chance, Derry City have won 3 of their last 5 and they sit 5th, 5 places above Sligo Rovers.
Form (last 5)
Sligo Rovers
LLLDL
0.6 scored · 2.8 conceded per game
Derry City
DWLWW
1.2 scored · 1.0 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
2 Sligo Rovers wins 1 draws 3 Derry City wins last 6 meetings
- Derry City2 - 0Sligo Rovers Premier Division
- Sligo Rovers0 - 0Derry City Premier Division
- Derry City2 - 1Sligo Rovers Premier Division
- Sligo Rovers1 - 0Derry City Friendlies Clubs
- Derry City1 - 0Sligo Rovers Premier Division
- Sligo Rovers2 - 0Derry City Premier Division
Statistics: API-Football · updated 29 Oct 2026, 04:46. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).
