Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

Sligo Rovers

W W L L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

2-2

02/05/2025 11:45

Drogheda United

W D L W D

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United on 02 May 2025 (kick-off: 11:45) 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 May 2, 2025 at 11:45.
Sligo Rovers are currently 7th with 41 points after 36 matches.
Drogheda United sit 6th with 51 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.33.

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

11:45

2025-05-02

Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United - Prediction & Odds

Sligo Rovers

Drogheda United

2025-05-02 11:45

STANDINGS UP TO 02/05/2025

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

21/02/2025 12:45

Drogheda United

3 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

23/08/2024 11:45

Drogheda United

7 - 0

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

03/06/2024 08:59

Sligo Rovers

2 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

26/04/2024 11:45

Drogheda United

3 - 1

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

16/03/2024 12:45

Sligo Rovers

3 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

28/10/2023 10:00

Sligo Rovers

0 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

Drogheda United

83%

Draw

17%

Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers Last 6 matches

26/04/2025 11:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Cork City

IRE PR

22/04/2025 11:45

Derry City 3 - 0 Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

18/04/2025 11:45

Waterford United 0 - 4 Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

12/04/2025 11:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 Galway United

IRE PR

04/04/2025 11:45

Bohemians 4 - 2 Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

28/03/2025 12:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 Shelbourne

IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

25/04/2025 11:45

Galway United 2 - 1 Drogheda United

IRE PR

21/04/2025 09:00

Drogheda United 0 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

18/04/2025 11:45

Drogheda United 2 - 2 Shelbourne

IRE PR

11/04/2025 11:45

Derry City 1 - 3 Drogheda United

IRE PR

04/04/2025 11:45

Drogheda United 2 - 0 Waterford United

IRE PR

28/03/2025 12:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Drogheda United

IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

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

Played games

Sligo Rovers

Drogheda United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.72

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

15 (42%)21 (58%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

14 (39%)22 (61%)

Sligo Rovers

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)23 13(36%)

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(19%)7 29(81%)

Under /Over

(50%)18 18(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

/Yes

(53%)19 17(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sligo Rovers

Drogheda United

Shots

Sligo Rovers

Total shots

10.72 avg / game

Blocked

46 total

Avg. 3.07

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.31 avg / game

Blocked

50 total

Avg. 3.13

Sligo Rovers Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

13667

Avg. 380 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

8991

Avg. 250 / game

Accurate

56%

Ball possession

36%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sligo Rovers

Played games

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.19

Clean sheets

0.39

4.64

167

Corners

162

4.50

22.75

819

Throw-ins

793

22.03

1.69

Offsides

1.25

4.06

146

GK saves

117

3.25

Sligo Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.69

1.94

0.14

0.06

10.14

365

Fouls

373

10.36

11.19

403

Tackles

468

13.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United on 02 May 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.

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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