Derry City vs Sligo Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 06 February

Derry City

W L D W L

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

2-1

06/02/2026 16:00

Sligo Rovers

L D L L D

10th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Sligo Rovers on 06 February 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derry City vs Sligo Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Derry City are currently 6th with 30 points after 26 matches.
Sligo Rovers sit 10th with 22 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Derry City to win with probability 56%.
Head-to-head history favors Derry City, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Sligo Rovers have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2026-02-06

Derry City vs Sligo Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Derry City

Sligo Rovers

2026-02-06 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 06/02/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	51	26	15	6	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	44	26	12	8	6	41	22	19
03 Bohemians	44	26	12	8	6	41	28	13
04 Dundalk	37	26	9	10	7	40	38	2
05 Shelbourne	34	25	8	10	7	35	36	-1
06 Derry City	30	26	6	12	8	33	32	1
07 Galway United	29	25	7	8	10	33	40	-7
08 Drogheda United	27	26	6	9	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	25	26	5	10	11	34	47	-13
10 Sligo Rovers	22	26	5	7	14	23	43	-20

Head To Head

09/01/2026 10:00

Sligo Rovers

1 - 0

Derry City

INT CF

05/10/2025 11:00

Derry City

1 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

12/07/2025 14:45

Sligo Rovers

2 - 0

Derry City

IRE PR

22/04/2025 14:45

Derry City

3 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

15/03/2025 15:45

Sligo Rovers

0 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

21/01/2025 10:00

Sligo Rovers

2 - 3

Derry City

INT CF

Derry City

67%

Draw

Sligo Rovers

33%

Derry City Last 6 matches

31/01/2026 13:00

Shamrock Rovers 0 - 1 Derry City INT CF

28/01/2026 15:45

Derry City 3 - 1 Institute FC INT CF

09/01/2026 10:00

Sligo Rovers 1 - 0 Derry City INT CF

01/11/2025 12:30

Cork City 0 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

26/10/2025 11:00

Derry City 2 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

17/10/2025 14:45

Waterford United 1 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Sligo Rovers

31/01/2026 11:00

Sligo Rovers 1 - 0 Finn Harps INT CF

24/01/2026 10:00

Sligo Rovers 6 - 0 Galway United INT CF

23/01/2026 14:30

Sligo Rovers 3 - 1 UC Dublin INT CF

17/01/2026 10:00

Treaty United 2 - 1 Sligo Rovers INT CF

13/01/2026 15:30

Finn Harps 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers INT CF

09/01/2026 10:00

Sligo Rovers 1 - 0 Derry City INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Goals

Scored

411

Avg. per game

1.52

Conceded

247

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored

322

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

345

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 270 matches

YesNo

208 (77%)62 (23%)

In last 270 matches

NoYes

182 (70%)78 (30%)

Derry City

Recent matches

Sligo Rovers

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

Under /Over

(18%)8 37(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

Sligo Rovers

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

11.97 avg / game

Blocked

283 total

Avg. 3.63

Sligo Rovers

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

216 total

Avg. 2.70

Derry City Pass Sligo Rovers

Total passes

49148

Avg. 431 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

41575

Avg. 365 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derry City

270

Played games

Sligo Rovers

260

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

104

Clean sheets

0.28

5.44

1470

Corners

1112

4.28

6.74

1819

Throw-ins

1569

6.03

0.81

218

Offsides

241

0.93

1.84

496

GK saves

706

2.72

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

Sligo Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.93

522

540

2.08

0.09

0.10

6.58

1777

Fouls

1793

6.90

5.18

1398

Tackles

1438

5.53

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How We Build the Derry City vs Sligo Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derry City vs Sligo Rovers on 06 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Derry City vs Sligo Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Derry City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sligo Rovers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Derry City and Sligo Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland Premier Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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