Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 February

Drogheda United

W D L W D

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

3-0

21/02/2025 15:45

Sligo Rovers

W W L L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers on 21 February 2025 (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 your bet.

Drogheda United are currently 6th with 51 points after 36 matches.
Sligo Rovers sit 7th with 41 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Drogheda United to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, 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

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Weather

15:45

2025-02-21

Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

Sligo Rovers

2025-02-21 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 21/02/2025

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	66	36	19	9	8	56	33	23
02 Derry City	63	36	18	9	9	52	39	13
03 Shelbourne	59	36	15	14	7	48	37	11
04 Bohemians	54	36	16	6	14	48	39	9
05 St. Patricks Athletic	52	36	13	13	10	42	32	10
06 Drogheda United	51	36	12	15	9	38	38	0
07 Sligo Rovers	41	36	11	8	17	42	54	-12
08 Galway United	39	36	9	12	15	37	44	-7
09 Waterford United	39	36	11	6	19	41	60	-19
10 Cork City	24	36	4	12	20	33	61	-28

Head To Head

23/08/2024 14:45

Drogheda United

7 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

03/06/2024 11:59

Sligo Rovers

2 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

26/04/2024 14:45

Drogheda United

3 - 1

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

16/03/2024 15:45

Sligo Rovers

3 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

28/10/2023 13:00

Sligo Rovers

0 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

28/07/2023 14:45

Drogheda United

2 - 2

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

Drogheda United

33%

Draw

33%

Sligo Rovers

33%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

14/02/2025 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

07/02/2025 15:45

Shelbourne 2 - 0 Drogheda United RIS CUP

03/02/2025 11:00

St. Mochtas 2 - 0 Drogheda United Leinster S C

31/01/2025 15:45

Dundalk 1 - 0 Drogheda United INT CF

28/01/2025 09:15

Bohemians 4 - 2 Drogheda United INT CF

25/01/2025 11:00

Drogheda United 3 - 0 Longford Town Leinster S C

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Sligo Rovers

15/02/2025 15:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 3 Waterford United IRE PR

08/02/2025 15:45

Sligo Rovers 4 - 0 Finn Harps INT CF

01/02/2025 10:00

Cork City 6 - 3 Sligo Rovers INT CF

31/01/2025 14:30

Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 Treaty United INT CF

25/01/2025 10:00

Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Galway United INT CF

21/01/2025 10:00

Sligo Rovers 2 - 3 Derry City INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Goals

Scored

332

Avg. per game

1.30

Conceded

347

Avg. per game

1.36

Scored

321

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

344

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 255 matches

YesNo

184 (72%)71 (28%)

In last 255 matches

NoYes

181 (70%)78 (30%)

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

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Sligo Rovers

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

10.35 avg / game

Blocked

230 total

Avg. 2.99

Sligo Rovers

Total shots

10.02 avg / game

Blocked

214 total

Avg. 2.71

Drogheda United Pass Sligo Rovers

Total passes

31767

Avg. 279 / game

Accurate

58%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

41275

Avg. 365 / game

Accurate

71%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

255

Played games

Sligo Rovers

259

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.28

4.24

1080

Corners

1110

4.29

6.03

1537

Throw-ins

1543

5.96

0.87

223

Offsides

238

0.92

2.38

606

GK saves

701

2.71

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Sligo Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.91

487

537

2.07

0.10

0.10

6.12

1560

Fouls

1781

6.88

5.56

1419

Tackles

1427

5.51

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 21 February 2025 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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