Ireland - Premier DivisionData current as of August 30, 2026

Sligo Rovers vs Bohemians: match statistics

Sligo Rovers crest
Sligo Rovers
1 : 3half-time 0:1
Bohemians crest
Bohemians

Sligo Rovers vs Bohemians: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Sligo Rovers played against Bohemians in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on May 29, 2026. Final score: 1:3.

Recent form

Sligo Rovers has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Bohemians has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Sligo Rovers scores 0.78 goals per game and allows 1.33. Bohemians scores 1.47 and allows 1.05. Games in this league average 2.68 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 39% of Sligo Rovers's games and 63% of Bohemians's. The Over 2.5 rates are 39% and 53%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Bohemians has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.14 per game. Sligo Rovers takes 10.2 shots per game, while Bohemians takes 15.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Sligo Rovers leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Bohemians leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.95 after halftime.

When the teams score

Sligo Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Bohemians, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Premier Division games average 2.68 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 6 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

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

Bohemians are the favorites: they sit 3rd and have 28 goals this season vs. Sligo’s 14 (9th), and in the last 5 matches the visitors have scored 12 goals compared to the hosts’ 4. Away, Bohemians average 1.67 goals and have an xG of 1.64 with just 0.89 conceded per game, while Sligo at home score 0.89 with xG 1.29 and concede 1.44 on average. The quality of chances clearly favors the visitors: Bohemians average 15.33 shots and 5.33 on target per game with an 11% conversion, whereas Sligo average 11.78 shots, 2.89 on target and an 8% conversion. Additionally, Bohemians have 56% clean sheets away and lower FTS 22%, while Sligo at home have 33% clean sheets and 44% of matches without scoring; in the last 5 matches the visitors average 2.0 points vs. the hosts’ 1.0. Based on this I project Bohemians to win with 65% probability, draw 20% and Sligo to win 15%.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Season-long metrics send mixed signals: Sligo posts BTTS at 80% with 1.3 goals scored and 1.2 conceded on average, while Bohemians show a season BTTS of 44% with 1.67 scored and 0.89 conceded. However, the last 5 matches favor both teams scoring — Bohemians have 100% BTTS, average 2.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded, and Sligo has 60% BTTS, scoring 0.8 and conceding 1.4 on average. xG confirms Bohemians’ offensive edge (last 5: 1.78 xG vs 1.13 xG for Sligo) and Sligo’s defensive vulnerability (last 5: 1.97 xG against), increasing the likelihood of Goal/Goal. Shot metrics are also comparable (15.2 vs 15.33 shots and 5.6 vs 5.33 shots on target), and the league average BTTS is 59%, so match conditions favor goal exchanges. Considering Bohemians’ 100% BTTS in the last 5, Sligo’s 80% season BTTS, plus xG and shot indicators, I tip BTTS - Yes with a probability of 72% versus 28% for No Goal.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Expected xG for the match is 1.45 for Sligo Rovers and 1.37 for Bohemians, totaling 2.82 goals, which is above the league average of 2.68. Sligo at home have 80% of matches over 1.5 goals, while Bohemians away have 56%, strongly supporting Over 1.5 (I rate this at ~86%). In the last 5 matches Bohemians have scored 12 goals (2.4 per match) while Sligo have 4 goals (0.8), which increases the probability of exceeding 2.5 goals (I estimate ~62%). Season-long rates for Over 3.5 are lower (20% for the home side vs 44% for the away), so I rate Over 3.5 at about 30%. Based on this, the strongest and safest play is Over 1.5.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Bohemians demonstrate better form and results: they have a 56% away win rate and average 1.67 goals per match, whereas Sligo win 30% of home games and score 1.30 goals. Few goals are typically scored by half-time — Sligo average 0.50 goals at the break, Bohemians 0.56, and Sligo are level at half-time in 50% of matches versus 33% for the visitors; in the last five games Sligo led at the break in 0 of 5 (0%), and Bohemians in 2 of 5 (40%). After the break the advantage should lie with the visitors: Bohemians score an average of 1.11 goals in the second half and have scored at least once after the break in 5 of 5 recent matches (100%), while Sligo average 0.80 second-half goals and scored after the break in only 40% of recent games. Considering that the first half is often drawn (50% vs 33%) and the visitors are effective after the break, the strongest signal is Half-Time draw and Full-Time Bohemians win (X/2).

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Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
1 : 2
Second half

Game stats

34Possession (%)66
Sligo RoversBohemians
7Shots20
Sligo RoversBohemians
3Shots on target6
Sligo RoversBohemians
0.9xG2.08
Sligo RoversBohemians
2Corners12
Sligo RoversBohemians
34Dangerous attacks55
Sligo RoversBohemians
8Fouls11
Sligo RoversBohemians
1Cards2
Sligo RoversBohemians

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Sligo RoversBohemians
0.78Goals scored / game1.47
Sligo RoversBohemians
1.33Goals allowed / game1.05
Sligo RoversBohemians
48%Average possession58%
Sligo RoversBohemians
2.67Shots on target / game5.47
Sligo RoversBohemians

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

10.22Shots per game15.26
Sligo RoversBohemians
2.67Shots on target5.47
Sligo RoversBohemians
7.6%Shot conversion9.7%
Sligo RoversBohemians
48%Possession58%
Sligo RoversBohemians
1.14xG for1.7
Sligo RoversBohemians
1.88xG against1.12
Sligo RoversBohemians

Shooting quality

Sligo Rovers: BalancedBohemians: Dominant
Sligo RoversBohemians
Accuracy (shots on target)26%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.290.27

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Bohemians is 100% better for: last-5 form.

1 pts / game - Sligo Rovers · 2 pts / game - Bohemians

Sligo Rovers
LDDLW
Season result split
28% W22% R50% P
Season (W-D-L)
5-4-9
1.06 pts / game · goal difference -10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-2-4
Last 5 at home
2-2-1
DWWDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.13Opponent xG: 1.97BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Bohemians
DWWWL
Season result split
42% W37% R21% P
Season (W-D-L)
8-7-4
1.63 pts / game · goal difference +8
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
5-2-2
Last 5 away
2-1-2
DLLWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.4Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.78Opponent xG: 1.24BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 100%

Goalshow 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.

Bohemians is 88% better for: goals scored per game.

0.78 goals / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.47 goals / game - Bohemians

Bohemians is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.33 goals / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.05 goals / game - Bohemians

Sligo Rovers scoring profile: mixed

Sligo Rovers scores in 50% of games (9 of 18 meczów), while Bohemians keeps a clean sheet in 37% (7 of 19 meczów).

Bohemians scoring profile: very strong

Bohemians scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).

14Goals scored (season)28
Sligo RoversBohemians
24Goals conceded (season)20
Sligo RoversBohemians
2.11Average goals per game2.53
Sligo RoversBohemians
4Goals scored (last 5)12
Sligo RoversBohemians
7Goals conceded (last 5)8
Sligo RoversBohemians

How often they score at least...

50%1 goal84%
Sligo RoversBohemians
28%2 goals32%
Sligo RoversBohemians
0%3 goals21%
Sligo RoversBohemians
0%4 goals11%
Sligo RoversBohemians

How often they concede at least...

72%1 goal63%
Sligo RoversBohemians
28%2 goals37%
Sligo RoversBohemians
17%3 goals5%
Sligo RoversBohemians
17%4 goals0%
Sligo RoversBohemians

* 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.

59%
League average

Goal patterns

22%BTTS at half-time16%
Sligo RoversBohemians
0%BTTS in both halves5%
Sligo RoversBohemians
22%Scored in both halves21%
Sligo RoversBohemians

BTTS and goal count

33%Min. 3 goals and BTTS47%
Sligo RoversBohemians
6%Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%
Sligo RoversBohemians
60%BTTS - last 5100%
Sligo RoversBohemians

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.

1st half

72%Min. 1 goal before half-time68%
Sligo RoversBohemians
28%Min. 2 goals before half-time26%
Sligo RoversBohemians
11%Min. 3 goals before half-time5%
Sligo RoversBohemians

2nd half

61%Min. 1 goal after half-time79%
Sligo RoversBohemians
33%Min. 2 goals after half-time37%
Sligo RoversBohemians
6%Min. 3 goals after half-time26%
Sligo RoversBohemians

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Bohemians is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.06 pts / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.37 pts / game - Bohemians

Sligo Rovers - half-time state
22% leading39% draw39% trailing
Bohemians - half-time state
32% leading42% draw26% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.06Points per game (1st half)1.37
Sligo RoversBohemians
0.44Goals scored (1st half)0.53
Sligo RoversBohemians
0.67Goals conceded (1st half)0.47
Sligo RoversBohemians
1.11Average goals (1st half)1
Sligo RoversBohemians
50%Clean sheet before half-time63%
Sligo RoversBohemians
56%No goal before half-time53%
Sligo RoversBohemians

After half-time (2nd half)

1.11Points per game (2nd half)1.63
Sligo RoversBohemians
0.33Goals scored (2nd half)0.95
Sligo RoversBohemians
0.67Goals conceded (2nd half)0.58
Sligo RoversBohemians
1Average goals (2nd half)1.53
Sligo RoversBohemians
61%Clean sheet after half-time58%
Sligo RoversBohemians
72%No goal after half-time42%
Sligo RoversBohemians

Sligo Rovers - second-half results

22% W44% R33% P
19
Half-time points
8
Half-time goals
-4
Goal difference (1st half)
20
Second-half points
-6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.06
PPG before half-time
Lead holding127%

Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Bohemians - second-half results

42% W37% R21% P
26
Half-time points
10
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
31
Second-half points
+7
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.37
PPG before half-time
Lead holding131%

Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Sligo Rovers - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.401.20
Goals scored / game0.40.4
Goals allowed / game1.00.4
Average goals per game1.40.8
1 goal80%40%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet20%80%
No goal60%80%
Goal difference-30
Half-time: 0% leading - 40% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 2
Bohemians - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.60
Goals scored / game0.81.6
Goals allowed / game0.41.2
Average goals per game1.22.8
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%100%
3 goals0%60%
Clean sheet60%20%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference+2+2
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Sligo Rovers
ScoredConceded
2
7
0-15
3
2
16-30
3
3
31-45
4
2
46-60
1
6
61-75
1
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

Bohemians
ScoredConceded
4
2
0-15
6
1
16-30
0
6
31-45
5
3
46-60
7
3
61-75
6
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.31
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
0.9 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
86%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
51%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+15%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
42%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
8%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 13 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Sligo Rovers

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.74
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.19
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+5.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.36
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.55
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
53%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
109%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.06
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
7% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
7%

Bohemians

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.58
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.16
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-6.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.23
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.07
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
120%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
72%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.37
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).

Teams vs league

Sligo RoversLigaBohemians
Average goals per game 2.112.68 2.53
Both teams scored 39%59% 63%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 39%49% 53%
Clean sheets 28%26% 37%
Goal before half-time 72%70% 68%
Goal after half-time 61%76% 79%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.68
Average goals per game
59%
Both teams scored
49%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
26%
Clean sheets
1.46
Home goals / game
1.22
Away goals / game
+20%
Home attack advantage
+16%
Home defensive advantage
+11%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
31%
2 goals
12%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
44%
2 goals
23%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Sligo RoversSubstitutionOn: Mai TraoreOff: Cian Kavanagh
  2. BohemiansGoalColm WhelanAssist: Harry Vaughan
  3. Sligo RoversGoalRyan O'KaneAssist: William Fitzgerald
  4. BohemiansYellow cardCian Byrne
  5. Sligo RoversSubstitutionOn: Alex NolanOff: Oliver Denham
  6. BohemiansSubstitutionOn: Connor ParsonsOff: Harry Vaughan
  7. BohemiansYellow cardSadou Diallo
  8. Sligo RoversYellow cardAlex Nolan
  9. BohemiansSubstitutionOn: Niall MorahanOff: Sadou Diallo
  10. BohemiansGoalConnor ParsonsAssist: Dawson Devoy
  11. BohemiansSubstitutionOn: Adam McDonnellOff: Darragh Power
  12. Sligo RoversSubstitutionOn: Kyle McDonaghOff: William Fitzgerald

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Sligo Rovers's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses against Bohemians. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

Bohemians
1 : 2
Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers
0 : 4
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers FC
0 : 0
Bohemian FC
Bohemian FC
1 : 1
Sligo Rovers FC
Sligo Rovers FC
0 : 1
Bohemian FC
Bohemian FC
4 : 2
Sligo Rovers FC

FAQ

What was the result of Sligo Rovers vs Bohemians?

The Premier Division match finished Sligo Rovers 1:3 Bohemians. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Bohemians?

In the last 6 head-to-head matches Sligo Rovers won 1, Bohemians won 3 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Sligo Rovers vs Bohemians?

Sligo Rovers score 0.78 goals per game on average and Bohemians 1.47. The Premier Division average is 2.68 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Sligo Rovers's matches and 63% of Bohemians's.

What form are Sligo Rovers and Bohemians in?

Over the last 5 games Sligo Rovers have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Bohemians 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sligo Rovers vs Bohemians?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sligo Rovers vs Bohemians: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.