Sligo Rovers FC vs Dundalk FC Prediction, Head-to-Head & Betting Tips

Sligo Rovers FC host Dundalk FC in Ireland. Premier Division action on October 17th, 2026 , kicking off at 18:45 UTC at The Showgrounds. The bookmakers make Dundalk FC favourites, priced around 1.75 to win.

Taking the bookmaker margin out of the prices (4.00 / 3.90 / 1.75), the market implies roughly 23% for a Sligo Rovers FC win, 24% for a draw and 53% for a Dundalk FC win.

Sligo Rovers FC have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 4 of their last 7 recorded matches, scoring in 4 and conceding in 6 of them (1.1 scored and 1.9 conceded per game). Their latest result was a 1–3 home defeat to Galway United FC on 14 Sep. They have lost each of their last 3 matches. In the home games in that spell they collected 4 points from 3. They failed to score in 3.

Dundalk FC have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 6 recorded matches, scoring in 6 and conceding in 6 of them (1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded per game). Their latest result was a 2–3 home defeat to Shelbourne FC on 18 Sep. In the away games in that spell they collected 4 points from 3. They conceded in every one of those matches.

Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 of 7 recent games for Sligo Rovers FC and 4 of 6 for Dundalk FC; both teams scored in 3 and 6 respectively. Their recent goal trends are mixed. Their most recent meeting in our records, on 31 Jul 2026, finished Dundalk FC 1–1 Sligo Rovers FC.

Our prediction model leans toward 2X, giving it a 47% confidence rating based on our analysis of form, odds movement and head-to-head trends.