Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 March

Sligo Rovers

W D D L D

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

3-1

16/03/2024 15:45

Drogheda United

D W D L L

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United on 16 March 2024 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United preview before placing your bet.

Sligo Rovers will face Drogheda United in Ireland Premier Division on March 16, 2024 at 15:45.
Sligo Rovers are currently 6th with 49 points after 36 matches.
Drogheda United sit 9th with 34 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 1.88.

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

15:45

2024-03-16

Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United - Prediction & Odds

Sligo Rovers

Drogheda United

2024-03-16 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 16/03/2024

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

01 Shelbourne	63	36	17	12	7	40	27	13
02 Shamrock Rovers	61	36	17	10	9	50	35	15
03 St. Patricks Athletic	59	36	17	8	11	51	37	14
04 Derry City	55	36	14	13	9	48	31	17
05 Galway United	52	36	13	13	10	33	29	4
06 Sligo Rovers	49	36	13	10	13	40	51	-11
07 Waterford United	45	36	13	6	17	43	47	-4
08 Bohemians	42	36	10	12	14	39	43	-4
09 Drogheda United	34	36	7	13	16	41	58	-17
10 Dundalk	26	36	5	11	20	23	50	-27

Head To Head

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

21/07/2023 14:45

Drogheda United

2 - 1

Sligo Rovers

IRFAIC

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

Sligo Rovers

50%

Draw

50%

Drogheda United

Sligo Rovers Last 6 matches

04/03/2024 15:45

Dundalk 0 - 5 Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

01/03/2024 15:45

Sligo Rovers 0 - 1 Shelbourne

IRE PR

24/02/2024 15:45

Sligo Rovers 0 - 0 Derry City

IRE PR

16/02/2024 15:45

Bohemians 2 - 2 Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

10/02/2024 11:00

Finn Harps 2 - 1 Sligo Rovers

INT CF

27/01/2024 10:00

Galway United 0 - 1 Sligo Rovers

INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

08/03/2024 15:45

Galway United 0 - 0 Drogheda United

IRE PR

04/03/2024 15:45

Drogheda United 2 - 1 Bohemians

IRE PR

23/02/2024 15:45

Drogheda United 1 - 4 Waterford United

IRE PR

16/02/2024 15:45

Derry City 2 - 1 Drogheda United

IRE PR

09/02/2024 15:45

Drogheda United 2 - 1 Bray Wanderers

INT CF

05/02/2024 10:00

Malahide United 2 - 4 Drogheda United

INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Sligo Rovers

Drogheda United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.42

Scored

Avg. per game

1.14

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

21 (58%)15 (42%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

23 (64%)13 (36%)

Sligo Rovers

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

Under /Over

(28%)10 26(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)18 18(50%)

/Yes

(39%)14 22(61%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sligo Rovers

Drogheda United

Shots

Sligo Rovers

Total shots

10.39 avg / game

Blocked

66 total

Avg. 2.75

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.47 avg / game

Blocked

67 total

Avg. 3.19

Sligo Rovers Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

12023

Avg. 354 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

9269

Avg. 273 / game

Accurate

55%

Ball possession

39%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sligo Rovers

Played games

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.28

4.22

152

Corners

137

3.81

5.06

182

Throw-ins

179

4.97

1.78

Offsides

1.58

4.33

156

GK saves

2.50

Sligo Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.61

2.50

0.14

0.14

13.47

485

Fouls

393

10.92

14.47

521

Tackles

484

13.44

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United on 16 March 2024 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 Drogheda United 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 Drogheda United'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 Drogheda United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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