Sligo Rovers vs Derry City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 January

Sligo Rovers
WDLLW
No standing data
1 - 0
FT
09/01/2026 14:00
Derry City
WWWWD
No standing data
International Club Friendly
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Derry City on 09 January 2026 (kick-off: 14:00) 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 your bet.

  • Head-to-head history favors Derry City, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Sligo Rovers have one win, while one match ended in a draw.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 09/01/2026
The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Sligo Rovers and Derry City in the International Club Friendly football standings for the 2026 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.
Head To Head
05/10/2025 15:00
Derry City Derry City
1 - 0
Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers
IRE PR
12/07/2025 18:45
Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers
2 - 0
Derry City Derry City
IRE PR
22/04/2025 18:45
Derry City Derry City
3 - 0
Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers
IRE PR
15/03/2025 19:45
Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers
0 - 1
Derry City Derry City
IRE PR
21/01/2025 14:00
Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers
2 - 3
Derry City Derry City
INT CF
14/10/2024 18:15
Derry City Derry City
1 - 1
Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers
IRE PR
Sligo Rovers
1
17%
Draw
1
17%
Derry City
4
67%
Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers Last 6 matches
01/11/2025 16:30
Shamrock Rovers 1 - 2 Sligo Rovers IRE PR
25/10/2025 18:45
Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Cork City IRE PR
17/10/2025 18:45
Shelbourne 3 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR
05/10/2025 15:00
Derry City 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR
27/09/2025 18:45
Sligo Rovers 1 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR
22/09/2025 18:45
Galway United 0 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Derry City Derry City
01/11/2025 16:30
Cork City 0 - 1 Derry City IRE PR
26/10/2025 15:00
Derry City 2 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR
17/10/2025 18:45
Waterford United 1 - 2 Derry City IRE PR
05/10/2025 15:00
Derry City 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR
26/09/2025 18:45
Drogheda United 1 - 1 Derry City IRE PR
19/09/2025 18:45
Derry City 1 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR
Win
67%
Draw
33%
Lost
0%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues International Club Fri...

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

Played games
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers
7
 Derry City
Derry City
3
Goals
Scored
3
Avg. per game
0.43
Conceded
4
Avg. per game
0.57
Scored
3
Avg. per game
1.00
Conceded
0
Avg. per game
0.00
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
2 (67%)1 (33%)
In last 7 matches
YesNo
3 (43%)4 (57%)
In last 7 matches
NoYes
2 (67%)1 (33%)
Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers

Recent matches

Derry City

Derry City

Under /Over

(57%)4 3(43%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(33%)1 2(67%)

Under /Over

(29%)2 5(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)1 2(67%)

Under /Over

(43%)3 4(57%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)1 2(67%)

/Yes

(43%)3 4(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(33%)1 2(67%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers
Derry City Derry City
Shots
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers
Total shots
10.80 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. —
Derry City
Derry City
Total shots
11.00 avg / game
Blocked
5 total
Avg. 5.00
Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers Pass Derry City Derry City
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
54%
Total passes
341
Avg. 341 / game
Accurate
77%
Ball possession
59%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers
407
Avg. 58.14 / game
 Derry City
Derry City
137
Avg. 45.67 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers
201
Avg. 28.71 / game
 Derry City
Derry City
77
Avg. 25.67 / game
OTHERS
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers
7
Played games
Derry City
Derry City
3
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.43
3
Clean sheets
1
0.33
3.14
22
Corners
16
5.33
1.57
11
Throw-ins
18
6.00
1.14
8
Offsides
3
1.00
0.00
0
GK saves
3
1.00
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers
DISCIPLINARY
Derry City
Derry City
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.00
0
Yellow card
4
1.33
0.00
0
Red card
0
0.00
4.71
33
Fouls
22
7.33
0.00
0
Tackles
14
4.67
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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 09 January 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 International Club Friendly 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.

International Club Friendly 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 International Club Friendly standings and the International Club Friendly 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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