Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers: match statistics
Dundalk displays decidedly better home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive average of 3 goals scored per home game. The hosts hold an advantage in ball possession (57%) and a high shot conversion rate (15%), while their xG of 2.12 confirms their attacking potential. Sligo Rovers exhibit severe issues in away matches – a 0% win rate, 67% loss rate, and merely 0.33 goals scored per game while conceding an average of 1 goal. The visitors' form (LDL in recent away matches) and a low xG (0.92) against Dundalk's solid defense (50% clean sheets at home) indicate a clear advantage for the hosts. The difference in offensive and defensive quality between both teams speaks in favor of a confident victory for Dundalk.
Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dundalk played against Sligo Rovers in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on March 16, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Dundalk has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Sligo Rovers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Dundalk scores 1.83 goals per game and allows 1.67. Sligo Rovers scores 0.50 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Dundalk's games and 33% of Sligo Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 50%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dundalk has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.10 per game. Dundalk takes 15.5 shots per game, while Sligo Rovers takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Dundalk leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.17 goals per game after halftime. Sligo Rovers leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dundalk's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Sligo Rovers, it is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Dundalk displays decidedly better home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive average of 3 goals scored per home game. The hosts hold an advantage in ball possession (57%) and a high shot conversion rate (15%), while their xG of 2.12 confirms their attacking potential. Sligo Rovers exhibit severe issues in away matches – a 0% win rate, 67% loss rate, and merely 0.33 goals scored per game while conceding an average of 1 goal. The visitors' form (LDL in recent away matches) and a low xG (0.92) against Dundalk's solid defense (50% clean sheets at home) indicate a clear advantage for the hosts. The difference in offensive and defensive quality between both teams speaks in favor of a confident victory for Dundalk.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Dundalk | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 23% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.21 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Dundalk is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Dundalk · 0.8 pts / game - Sligo Rovers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Dundalk is 266% better for: goals scored per game.
1.83 goals / game - Dundalk · 0.5 goals / game - Sligo Rovers
Dundalk scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 meczów), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 meczów).
Sligo Rovers scores in 33% of games (2 of 6 meczów), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dundalk
Over / Under - Sligo Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Dundalk is 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Dundalk · 1.17 pts / game - Sligo Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dundalk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 17%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Dundalk | Liga | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 2.63 | ▼ 2.17 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 28% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 63% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 73% | ▼ 50% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers?
The Premier Division match finished Dundalk 1:0 Sligo Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers?
Dundalk score 1.83 goals per game on average and Sligo Rovers 0.50. The Premier Division average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Dundalk's matches and 33% of Sligo Rovers's.
What form are Dundalk and Sligo Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Dundalk have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Sligo Rovers 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers?
The statistical background for Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.