Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – March 03

Drogheda United

W L D L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

1 - 0

03/03/2023 15:45

Sligo Rovers

W L L L D

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers on March 03, 2023 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers preview before placing for you.

Drogheda United are currently 7th with 41 points after 36 matches.
Sligo Rovers sit 8th with 37 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Sligo Rovers, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Drogheda United have no wins, while 2 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 03/03/2023

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

03/09/2022 14:45

Sligo Rovers

2 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

24/06/2022 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

23/04/2022 14:45

Sligo Rovers

3 - 2

Drogheda United

IRE PR

11/03/2022 15:45

Drogheda United

0 - 3

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

29/10/2021 14:45

Sligo Rovers

2 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

03/09/2021 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

Drogheda United

Draw

33%

Sligo Rovers

67%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

24/02/2023 15:45

Drogheda United 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

17/02/2023 15:45

Shelbourne 0 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

10/02/2023 15:45

Drogheda United 2 - 0 Athlone Town Leinster S C

03/02/2023 15:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Dundalk INT CF

28/01/2023 11:00

Shelbourne 3 - 0 Drogheda United INT CF

06/11/2022 15:00

Drogheda United 2 - 0 Finn Harps IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Sligo Rovers

24/02/2023 15:45

UC Dublin 2 - 3 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

18/02/2023 15:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

11/02/2023 15:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Finn Harps INT CF

04/02/2023 13:00

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 0 Sligo Rovers INT CF

03/02/2023 14:30

Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 Wexford (Youth) INT CF

28/01/2023 10:00

Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Galway United INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

33%

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

Goals

Scored

180

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

200

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

163

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

199

Avg. per game

0.77

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 256 matches

YesNo

130 (51%)126 (49%)

In last 256 matches

NoYes

127 (49%)133 (51%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Sligo Rovers

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Sligo Rovers

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

10.35 avg / game

Blocked

232 total

Avg. 2.97

Sligo Rovers

Total shots

10.00 avg / game

Blocked

216 total

Avg. 2.70

Drogheda United Pass Sligo Rovers

Total passes

31979

Avg. 278 / game

Accurate

57%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

41575

Avg. 365 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

256

Played games

Sligo Rovers

260

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.28

4.23

1082

Corners

1112

4.28

6.07

1554

Throw-ins

1569

6.03

0.88

225

Offsides

241

0.93

2.38

608

GK saves

706

2.72

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Sligo Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.91

490

540

2.08

0.10

0.10

6.14

1572

Fouls

1793

6.90

5.61

1436

Tackles

1438

5.53

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers on 03 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.

Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Drogheda United'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 Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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