Sligo Rovers - Dundalk
Match preview
Sligo Rovers take on Dundalk in League of Ireland Premier Division at Showgrounds on 17 October 2026.
The most recent match for Sligo Rovers was a 0-0 draw with Waterford, after a 0-2 defeat against Derry City before that.
The most recent match for Dundalk was a 1-2 defeat against Galway United, after a 2-3 defeat against Shamrock Rovers before that.
The numbers favour Dundalk, with 37 points and 41 goals conceded in 27 matches, against 22 points and 45 goals conceded in 27 matches for Sligo Rovers.
Our algorithm predicts Dundalk to win, with a probability of 50%. The full split: Sligo Rovers 26%, draw 24%, Dundalk 50%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
10 Sligo Rovers
6 Draw
9 Dundalk
40%
Over 2.5 goals
48%
Both teams scored
2.5
Goals per match
6
|
8
Clean sheets
Biggest win:
Dundalk 0-5 Sligo Rovers
(2024)
Most goals:
Dundalk 3-3 Sligo Rovers
(2022)
Goals scored all matches
1.28
1.20
Goals in home matches
1.25
1.46
Goals in away matches
1.31
0.92
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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table 2026
Premier Division
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
Shamrock Rovers
|
54 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
50 |
Bohemians
|
47 |
Dundalk
|
37 |
Shelbourne
|
34 |
Derry City
|
33 |
Galway United
|
33 |
Waterford
|
29 |
Drogheda United
|
28 |
Sligo Rovers
|
23 |
Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Sligo Rovers — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Dundalk — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Sligo Rovers — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Dundalk — Formation: 4-2-3-1