Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 October

Prediction

Sligo Rovers

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10th place in Ireland Premier Division

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17/10/2026 14:45

Dundalk

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4th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk on 17 October 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk preview before placing your bet.

Sligo Rovers will face Dundalk in Ireland Premier Division on October 17, 2026 at 14:45.
Sligo Rovers are currently 10th with 20 points after 24 matches.
Dundalk sit 4th with 35 points from 24 matches.

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

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Pred

Correct

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Score.

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Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 17/10/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	50	25	15	5	5	40	22	18
02 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
03 St. Patricks Athletic	42	24	12	6	6	39	20	19
04 Dundalk	35	24	9	8	7	38	36	2
05 Shelbourne	34	24	8	10	6	35	35	0
06 Derry City	29	25	6	11	8	32	31	1
07 Galway United	27	23	7	6	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	25	24	6	7	11	29	41	-12
09 Waterford United	21	24	4	9	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	20	24	5	5	14	20	40	-20

Sligo Rovers Last 6 matches

18/07/2026 22:30

Janesboro 0 - 4 Sligo Rovers

Ireland FAI Cup

15/07/2026 01:30

Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 Coleraine

International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 23:00

Galway United 3 - 2 Sligo Rovers

Ireland Premier Division

04/07/2026 01:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 Shamrock Rovers

Ireland Premier Division

28/06/2026 01:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Shelbourne

Ireland Premier Division

20/06/2026 01:45

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 0 Sligo Rovers

Ireland Premier Division

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Dundalk

18/07/2026 01:45

St. Mochtas 1 - 3 Dundalk

Ireland FAI Cup

11/07/2026 01:45

Dundalk 1 - 2 Drogheda United

Ireland Premier Division

04/07/2026 02:00

Shelbourne 2 - 1 Dundalk

Ireland Premier Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Dundalk 2 - 3 Waterford United

Ireland Premier Division

20/06/2026 02:00

Bohemians 1 - 2 Dundalk

Ireland Premier Division

13/06/2026 01:45

Galway United 0 - 1 Dundalk

Ireland Premier Division

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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

Played games

Sligo Rovers

Dundalk

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.82

Scored

Avg. per game

0.93

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.87

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

9 (53%)8 (47%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

10 (67%)5 (33%)

Sligo Rovers

Recent matches

Dundalk

Under /Over

(76%)13 4(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)12 3(20%)

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)5 10(67%)

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(67%)10 5(33%)

/Yes

(47%)8 9(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)10 5(33%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sligo Rovers

Dundalk

Shots

Sligo Rovers

Total shots

10.50 avg / game

Blocked

24 total

Avg. 2.18

Dundalk

Total shots

16.07 avg / game

Blocked

54 total

Avg. 4.91

Sligo Rovers Pass Dundalk

Total passes

3779

Avg. 344 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

4323

Avg. 393 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sligo Rovers

Played games

Dundalk

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.27

2.82

Corners

5.53

15.71

267

Throw-ins

300

20.00

1.59

Offsides

1.13

1.88

GK saves

1.87

Sligo Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Dundalk

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.94

1.73

0.06

0.20

7.41

126

Fouls

118

7.87

7.82

133

Tackles

117

7.80

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk on 17 October 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 Dundalk 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 Dundalk'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 Dundalk sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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