Sligo Rovers - Derry City
Match preview
Sligo Rovers take on Derry City in League of Ireland Premier Division at Showgrounds on 30 October 2026.
The most recent match for Sligo Rovers was a 0-3 defeat against Bohemians, after a 0-0 draw with Waterford before that.
The most recent match for Derry City was a 3-3 draw with Shamrock Rovers, after a 3-5 defeat against Bohemians before that.
The numbers favour Derry City, with 33 points and 32 goals conceded in 27 matches, against 22 points and 45 goals conceded in 27 matches for Sligo Rovers.
Our algorithm predicts Derry City to win, with a probability of 49%. The full split: Sligo Rovers 24%, draw 27%, Derry City 49%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
9 Sligo Rovers
9 Draw
14 Derry City
34%
Over 2.5 goals
38%
Both teams scored
2.1
Goals per match
11
|
14
Clean sheets
Biggest win:
Derry City 3-0 Sligo Rovers
(2025)
Most goals:
Sligo Rovers 5-4 Derry City
(2024)
Goals scored all matches
0.88
1.19
Goals in home matches
1.12
1.53
Goals in away matches
0.60
0.88
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
|
50 |
Dundalk
|
40 |
Shelbourne
|
35 |
Galway United
|
34 |
Derry City
|
33 |
Waterford
|
32 |
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: 3-4-1-2
Derry City — Formation: 4-5-1
Sligo Rovers — Formation: 3-4-1-2
Derry City — Formation: 4-5-1