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Sligo Rovers vs Derry City - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Ireland
Premier Division Showgrounds, Sligo 
AI Match Summary
Sligo Rovers host Derry City in the Premier Division. Little to choose between these two on current form. Derry City have shipped 1.26 goals a game lately, while Sligo Rovers have conceded 1.66 and scored 1.03. Past meetings favor Derry City slightly — 1-3-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Aug 7, 2026, ending 2:0. Model xG sits at 1.19 vs 1.88, favoring Derry City. Away (2) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Form's been kind to Derry City lately — more wins on the board than Sligo Rovers.
- Win probability leans Derry City's way, sitting at 90%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- 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 | Sligo Rovers | Derry City |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 31 |
| Wins | 6 | 10 |
| Draws | 7 | 12 |
| Losses | 16 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.03 | 1.45 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.66 | 1.26 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.19 | 1.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI 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 let in goals in 68% of their last 31 matches.
Sligo Rovers's goal record stands at 59% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
These sides typically produce 1.40 goals when they meet.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Sligo Rovers
(Home)Derry City
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Patricks | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 52:25 | 59 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 57:38 | 59 |
| 3 | Shamrock Rovers | 31 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 49:31 | 59 |
| 4 | Derry City | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 45:42 | 41 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 50:55 | 41 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 32 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 42:45 | 40 |
| 7 | Galway United | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 42:48 | 38 |
| 8 | Waterford | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 44:54 | 34 |
| 9 | Drogheda | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 38:51 | 34 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 32 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 24:54 | 23 |
