Sligo Rovers vs Derry City Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – April 06

Sligo Rovers

L D L L D

10th place in Ireland Premier Division

Under

0-0

06/04/2026 12:00

Derry City

W L D W L

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Derry City on April 06, 2026 (kick-off: 12:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sligo Rovers vs Derry City preview before placing for you.

Sligo Rovers are currently 10th with 22 points after 26 matches.
Derry City sit 6th with 30 points from 26 matches.
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.

Weather

12:00

2026-04-06

Sligo Rovers vs Derry City - Prediction & Odds

Sligo Rovers

Derry City

2026-04-06 12:00

STANDINGS UP TO 06/04/2026

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

06/02/2026 16:00

Derry City

2 - 1

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

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

Sligo Rovers

33%

Draw

Derry City

67%

Sligo Rovers Last 6 matches

03/04/2026 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

21/03/2026 15:45

Sligo Rovers 0 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

16/03/2026 15:45

Dundalk 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

13/03/2026 16:00

Sligo Rovers 0 - 2 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

07/03/2026 15:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

27/02/2026 15:45

Galway United 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Derry City

03/04/2026 15:00

Galway United 2 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

20/03/2026 15:45

Derry City 2 - 2 Drogheda United IRE PR

16/03/2026 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

13/03/2026 15:45

Derry City 1 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

06/03/2026 16:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

27/02/2026 15:45

Derry City 4 - 2 Waterford United IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Sligo Rovers

Derry City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.65

Scored

Avg. per game

1.27

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.23

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 26 matches

YesNo

15 (58%)11 (42%)

In last 26 matches

NoYes

19 (73%)7 (27%)

Sligo Rovers

Recent matches

Derry City

Under /Over

(73%)19 7(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)18 8(31%)

Under /Over

(23%)6 20(77%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(12%)3 23(88%)

Under /Over

(50%)13 13(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)11 15(58%)

/Yes

(50%)13 13(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)17 9(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sligo Rovers

Derry City

Shots

Sligo Rovers

Total shots

9.48 avg / game

Blocked

64 total

Avg. 2.56

Derry City

Total shots

13.40 avg / game

Blocked

103 total

Avg. 4.68

Sligo Rovers Pass Derry City

Total passes

8879

Avg. 355 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

10210

Avg. 408 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sligo Rovers

Played games

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.19

Clean sheets

0.23

3.38

Corners

151

5.81

21.42

557

Throw-ins

638

24.54

1.85

Offsides

1.23

3.69

GK saves

2.50

Sligo Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.77

2.62

0.19

0.08

9.00

234

Fouls

312

12.00

9.85

256

Tackles

303

11.65

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How We Build the Sligo Rovers vs Derry City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Derry City on 06 April 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.

Sligo Rovers vs Derry City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sligo Rovers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Derry City'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 Sligo Rovers and Derry City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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