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Derry City vs Sligo Rovers
Ireland
Premier Division The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium 
Match Events
AI Match Summary
Derry City play Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division. It looks like a close match. Recently, Derry City averaged 1.38 goals scored and 1.25 conceded. Sligo Rovers averaged 1 goals scored and 2.13 conceded. In past meetings, Derry City won 2, Sligo Rovers won 2, and they drew 1. Their last match on Apr 6, 2026 ended 0:0. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.75 for Derry City and 1.13 for Sligo Rovers. This points to a Derry City double chance or over markets.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Derry City demonstrates higher offensive output (1.38 avg goals) than Sligo Rovers (1 avg goals).
- Model forecasts a 50% win probability edge for Derry City.
- League standings and seasonal metrics in Premier Division provide steady trend data.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Derry City | Sligo Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 8 | 8 |
| Draws | 11 | 5 |
| Losses | 9 | 16 |
| Goals Scored | 1.38 | 1 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.25 | 2.13 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.38 | 1.00 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.25 | 2.13 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Derry City Compare
Sligo Rovers Compare
Sokapicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Sokapicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Derry City scored in 75% of their last 28 games.
Sligo Rovers let in goals in 76% of their last 29 matches.
Games between these two average 1.40 goals.
Derry City went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.
Sligo Rovers lost 4 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 40:22 | 50 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40:27 | 43 |
| 3 | St. Patricks | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 39:20 | 42 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 38:36 | 35 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35:35 | 34 |
| 6 | Derry City | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 32:31 | 29 |
| 7 | Galway United | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 32:39 | 27 |
| 8 | Drogheda | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 29:41 | 25 |
| 9 | Waterford | 24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 33:47 | 21 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20:40 | 20 |