Sligo Rovers vs Derry City Prediction

Premier Division · Fri 30 Oct 2026
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Sligo RoversLLDLD
2 - 2
Full time · HT 2 - 0
Derry CityLWWDW
Kick-offFri 30 Oct, 20:45
Our tip2 @ 1.55 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence80%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✗
Double chanceX2 ✓
BTTSYes ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Sligo RoversLLDLD
30 Oct 26HDerry City2 - 2Premier Division
23 Oct 26AShamrock Rovers0 - 4Premier Division
17 Oct 26HDundalk1 - 1Premier Division
09 Oct 26AShelbourne1 - 5Premier Division
19 Sep 26HSt Patrick's Athl.0 - 1Premier Division
Derry CityLWWDW
08 Nov 26HWaterford1 - 0FAI Cup
30 Oct 26ASligo Rovers2 - 2Premier Division
23 Oct 26HDundalk2 - 1Premier Division
19 Oct 26HSt Patrick's Athl.1 - 0Premier Division
16 Oct 26ADrogheda United0 - 2Premier Division

Head to head

Full head to head: Sligo Rovers vs Derry City →

Our prediction

Derry City to win

@ 1.55
Double chance
X2  •  Draw or Derry City
@ 1.15
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.73
Confidence
80%

Our record

Our tips on Sligo Roverslast 20 tipped matches
13/2065%
Our tips on Derry Citylast 20 tipped matches
11/2055%
Our tips in Premier Divisionlast 30 days
7/1937%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 48%Under 2.5: 52%
Expected goals
0.86Sligo Rovers
2.61Total
1.75Derry City

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 9% @ 7.50
1 – 2 Derry City win 9% @ 7.50 Our pick
0 – 1 Derry City win 8% @ 8.00
0 – 2 Derry City win 8% @ 8.00
0 – 3 Derry City win 6% @ 11.00

Final score: 2 – 2 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Sligo Rovers11%
Draw18%
Derry City71%

Odds (1X2)

15.00
X4.00
21.55

Sligo Rovers vs Derry City preview and result

Sligo Rovers and Derry City met in the Premier Division on Friday 30 October 2026 at 20:45 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 2, 2 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Sligo Rovers a 11% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Derry City 71%. Our pick was Derry City to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.55. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Derry City) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.15.

Goals: we expect about 2.6 goals (0.9 for Sligo Rovers, 1.8 for Derry City). The chance of three or more goals is 48%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 4 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Sligo Rovers have 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-D-L-D), scoring 4 and conceding 13. Derry City have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-D-W), scoring 6 and conceding 5.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Derry City?

Our pre-match prediction is Derry City to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.55. Win chances: Sligo Rovers 11%, draw 18%, Derry City 71%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Sligo Rovers vs Derry City?

We expect about 2.6 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 48%).

What time is Sligo Rovers vs Derry City?

Sligo Rovers vs Derry City (Premier Division) was played on Friday 30 October 2026 at 20:45 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Sligo Rovers vs Derry City?

The double chance X2 (Draw or Derry City) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.15. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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