Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk Prediction & Betting Tips - Airtricity League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Football Predictions
The already-relegated Sligo Rovers will hope to end their home campaign on a high when they host Dundalk on matchday 34 of the Ireland Men’s Premier Division on Saturday. This match at the Showgrounds between the 10th-placed ‘Rovers’ and the 6th-placed ‘Lilywhites’ could end up being a cagey encounter with under 3.5 goals, our match prediction.
The Rovers have 23 points (W5, D8, L20) and are stuck to the bottom of the points tally – 11 points below ninth. Dundalk are seven points above the relegation zone (W10, D11, L12) and are confirmed for their spot in the next season.
A 5-1 thrashing away at Shelbourne continued Sligo’s poor run, marking their fifth loss in a row. They haven’t won in the league since May, drawing four and losing 11 games hence.
The home form is only marginally better, as the Rovers have three draws from their last six league fixtures played here (L3).
Dundalk could only score a late consolation goal in a 2-1 defeat at home to Bohemian FC in their last league game. That made it four losses out of their last five competitive games (D1).
Although their status for the next campaign is confirmed, Dundalk would be keen to do better. They are marginally better on the road where they have four wins from their last nine competitive trips (D2, L3).
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Sligo Rovers v Dundalk Best Betting Odds
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3.85 | 3.80 | 1.73 |
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4.12 | 4.10 | 1.72 |
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4.12 | 4.10 | 1.72 |
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4.12 | 4.10 | 1.72 |
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4.12 | 4.10 | 1.72 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Sligo Rovers and Dundalk?
Our prediction for the Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk match is: under 3.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 17/10/2026 between Sligo Rovers and Dundalk in Airtricity League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 35.39% for a win of Sligo Rovers against Dundalk with odds of 4.2 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk is 26.71% with odds of 4.1 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 37.91% chance ⭐ for a win of Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers with odds of 1.75 at Shangrila.
Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk Form
Sligo Rovers and Dundalk's standings in the Airtricity League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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41 | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | -5 |
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23 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | -34 |
Sligo Rovers and Dundalk Last Matches
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1/6 (17%)
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1/6 (17%)
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1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
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1/6 (17%)
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Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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Sligo Rovers - Dundalk Key Points
- Sligo Rovers are the league’s worst scorers with only 25 goals in 33 matches.
- Sligo Rovers average fewer than one goal per game in home matches this season.
- Six of Dundalk’s last ten away league games have featured under 3.5 goals.
- Six of Sligo’s last eight league games have also seen at most three goals scored.
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Our Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk Prediction
The Rovers were already relegated, and they are struggling to go out with a bang. Their fans have last celebrated a league victory back in May, and five consecutive defeats also underline a side that can’t wait for the season to end. Dundalk are only marginally above the bottom three, but their recent form is not comforting either, leaving this to be an open game.
The last seven competitive matches between these sides produced fewer than four goals each time, which is likely to continue. Our Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk prediction is under 3.5 goals.
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