Sligo Rovers host Dundalk in the Premier Division on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Our model makes Dundalk the favourite at 54%, with the draw at 23% and Sligo Rovers at 23%.
Form and league position
Sligo Rovers sit 10th of 10 with 23 points from 33 games (25 scored, 59 conceded), recent form L-L-L-L-L. Dundalk sit 7th of 10 with 41 points from 33 games (50 scored, 55 conceded), recent form W-D-L-L-L.
Head-to-head record
The two sides have met 3 times in our records: Sligo Rovers won 1, Dundalk won 1 and 1 ended level, with an average of 1.7 goals per meeting.
Goals outlook
Attack-versus-defence rates give an expected score of 1.3–1.6, about 2.8 goals in total. That puts Over 2.5 goals at 54% and both teams to score at 58%.
Team news
No injuries or suspensions are reported for either squad.
What the market says
Bookmakers price Sligo Rovers at 4.10, the draw at 3.90 and Dundalk at 1.72; those prices are blended into the probabilities above.
Prediction
Dundalk to win (54%), most likely score 1-2.
This preview is a model projection built from league standings, recent form, goal rates, reported absences and, where available, bookmaker prices. It is refreshed automatically as new data arrives.
