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

Drogheda United

W D D L W

No standing data

2 - 1

21/07/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers

W W L W L

No standing data

Ireland FAI Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers on 21 July 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) 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.

Head-to-head history favors Sligo Rovers, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Drogheda United have one win, 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 21/07/2023

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Drogheda United and Sligo Rovers in the Ireland FAI Cup football standings for the 2023 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

15/04/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers

1 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

03/03/2023 15:45

Drogheda United

1 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

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

Drogheda United

17%

Draw

33%

Sligo Rovers

50%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

14/07/2023 14:45

UC Dublin 1 - 3 Drogheda United IRE PR

07/07/2023 14:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

30/06/2023 14:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

23/06/2023 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 2 Dundalk IRE PR

09/06/2023 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

05/06/2023 14:45

Shelbourne 3 - 2 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Sligo Rovers

15/07/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers 3 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

11/07/2023 14:00

Sligo Rovers 2 - 1 Celtic B INT CF

07/07/2023 14:45

Derry City 2 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

30/06/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers 3 - 1 Bohemians IRE PR

23/06/2023 14:45

UC Dublin 2 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

09/06/2023 14:45

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland FAI Cup

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 July 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 FAI Cup 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 FAI Cup 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 FAI Cup standings and the Ireland FAI Cup 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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