Derry City vs Sligo Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 March

Derry City

L W D D W

2nd place in Ireland Premier Division

1 - 1

17/03/2023 19:45

Sligo Rovers

W L L L D

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Sligo Rovers on 17 March 2023 (kick-off: 19:45) 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 2nd with 65 points after 36 matches.
Sligo Rovers sit 8th with 37 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Derry City, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Sligo Rovers have one win, while 3 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

STANDINGS UP TO 17/03/2023

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	72	36	20	12	4	67	27	40
02 Derry City	65	36	18	11	7	57	24	33
03 St. Patricks Athletic	62	36	19	5	12	59	42	17
04 Shelbourne	60	36	15	15	6	44	27	17
05 Dundalk	58	36	17	7	12	59	44	15
06 Bohemians	58	36	16	10	10	53	40	13
07 Drogheda United	41	36	10	11	15	40	54	-14
08 Sligo Rovers	37	36	10	7	19	36	51	-15
09 Cork City	31	36	8	7	21	35	64	-29
10 UC Dublin	11	36	2	5	29	19	96	-77

Head To Head

24/10/2022 18:45

Sligo Rovers

0 - 0

Derry City

IRE PR

13/09/2022 18:45

Derry City

1 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

23/05/2022 18:45

Sligo Rovers

2 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

28/02/2022 19:45

Derry City

0 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

04/02/2022 12:00

Sligo Rovers

0 - 0

Derry City

INT CF

12/11/2021 19:45

Derry City

2 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

Derry City

33%

Draw

50%

Sligo Rovers

17%

Derry City Last 6 matches

10/03/2023 19:45

Derry City 0 - 0 Dundalk IRE PR

06/03/2023 19:45

UC Dublin 0 - 4 Derry City IRE PR

03/03/2023 20:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

24/02/2023 19:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

17/02/2023 19:45

St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

10/02/2023 19:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Shamrock Rovers Ire PLCUP

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Sligo Rovers

06/03/2023 19:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

03/03/2023 19:45

Drogheda United 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

24/02/2023 19:45

UC Dublin 2 - 3 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

18/02/2023 19:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

11/02/2023 19:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Finn Harps INT CF

04/02/2023 17:00

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 0 Sligo Rovers INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Derry City

Sligo Rovers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.25

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

19 (53%)17 (47%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

15 (42%)21 (58%)

Derry City

Recent matches

Sligo Rovers

Under /Over

(61%)22 14(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

Under /Over

(19%)7 29(81%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(25%)9 27(75%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

/Yes

(33%)12 24(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)17 19(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

Sligo Rovers

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

12.81 avg / game

Blocked

47 total

Avg. 3.13

Sligo Rovers

Total shots

11.36 avg / game

Blocked

40 total

Avg. 2.50

Derry City Pass Sligo Rovers

Total passes

8354

Avg. 464 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

7006

Avg. 369 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derry City

Played games

Sligo Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.50

Clean sheets

0.17

6.75

243

Corners

182

5.06

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.03

Offsides

0.83

1.78

GK saves

2.03

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

Sligo Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.06

108

3.00

0.14

0.11

9.39

338

Fouls

420

11.67

5.53

199

Tackles

258

7.17

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Derry City vs Sligo Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derry City vs Sligo Rovers on 17 March 2023 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

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