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Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Premier Division Showgrounds, Sligo
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Match Events

20'
Wilson T.
25'
Sub
Animasahun M. In: Vassenin E.
Out: Animasahun M.
46'
Sub
Gabbidon A. In: Quirk S.
Out: Gabbidon A.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this Premier Division matchup, with the score ending 1-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

23%
Sligo Rovers
30%
Draws
47%
Dundalk
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Dundalk

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Dundalk have won more games recently than Sligo Rovers.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 44%.
  • 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

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Sligo Rovers Clean Sheet 12%
Dundalk Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sligo Rovers Dundalk
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 6 10
Draws 8 7
Losses 16 13
Goals Scored 1.1 1.73
Goals Conceded 1.83 1.7
Expected Goals (xG) 1.56 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 17, 2026 Premier Division
Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk
1:1
Jul 31, 2026 Premier Division
Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers
1:1
Apr 25, 2026 Premier Division
Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk
2:0
Mar 16, 2026 Premier Division
Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers
1:0
Jul 18, 2025 FAI Cup
Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers
0:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Sligo Rovers Compare

Top Goalscorer Woolery K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78

Dundalk Compare

Top Goalscorer Teahan R.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.59
Avg xA / game 0.97

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Sligo Rovers 35 / 100
Dundalk 20 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Sligo Rovers Dundalk

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Dundalk Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Dundalk's defensive record shows goals conceded in 87% of 30 matches.

Attacking prowess: Sligo Rovers scored in 63% of their last 30 outings.

Historical meetings average 1.80 goals per match.

Dundalk's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

Sligo Rovers VS Dundalk
0.75 Goals Scored 1.38
2.13 Goals Conceded 2.38
75% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Sligo Rovers

(Home)
30 Oct
Sligo Rovers
2 : 2
Derry City
23 Oct
Shamrock Rovers
4 : 0
Sligo Rovers
17 Oct
Sligo Rovers
1 : 1
Dundalk
09 Oct
Shelbourne
5 : 1
Sligo Rovers
19 Sept
Sligo Rovers
0 : 1
St. Patricks
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Dundalk

(Away)
30 Oct
Dundalk
3 : 1
Shamrock Rovers
23 Oct
Derry City
2 : 1
Dundalk
17 Oct
Sligo Rovers
1 : 1
Dundalk
02 Oct
Dundalk
1 : 2
Bohemians
18 Sept
Dundalk
2 : 3
Shelbourne
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Shamrock Rovers 36 20 8 8 59:38 68
2 Bohemians 36 19 8 9 63:44 65
3 St. Patricks 36 17 9 10 55:31 60
4 Shelbourne 36 12 13 11 52:50 49
5 Derry City 36 11 15 10 50:47 48
6 Dundalk 36 11 12 13 55:59 45
7 Waterford 36 10 13 13 54:61 43
8 Galway United 36 10 12 14 46:53 42
9 Drogheda 36 10 10 16 44:57 40
10 Sligo Rovers 36 5 10 21 28:66 25
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Relegation - Premier Division (Relegation)
Relegation - Division 1 2027 (Main)