Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk: match statistics
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Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sligo Rovers plays Dundalk in Premier Division (Ireland). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026.
Recent form
Sligo Rovers has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Dundalk has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Sligo Rovers scores 0.76 goals per game and allows 1.79. Dundalk scores 1.52 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Sligo Rovers's games and 76% of Dundalk's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 64%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dundalk has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.10 per game. Sligo Rovers takes 9.7 shots per game, while Dundalk takes 15.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Sligo Rovers leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Dundalk leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sligo Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). For Dundalk, it is minutes 76-90+ (18 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Sligo Rovers | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.30 |
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.
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 100% better for: goals scored per game.
0.76 goals / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.52 goals / game - Dundalk
Dundalk is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.79 goals / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.67 goals / game - Dundalk
Sligo Rovers scores in 52% of games (17 of 33 games), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 15% (5 of 33 games).
Dundalk scores in 91% of games (30 of 33 games), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 33 games).
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 - Sligo Rovers
Over / Under - Dundalk
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 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.03 pts / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.36 pts / game - Dundalk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 15%. 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.
Dundalk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 30%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
* 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 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (18 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* 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
Sligo Rovers
Dundalk
* 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
| Sligo Rovers | Liga | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.55 | 2.80 | ▲ 3.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 61% | ▲ 76% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 52% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 24% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 74% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 77% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Sligo Rovers's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Dundalk. Games average 1.67 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Sligo Rovers and Dundalk play?
Sligo Rovers face Dundalk on October 17, 2026 in Premier Division. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sligo Rovers and Dundalk?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Sligo Rovers won 1, Dundalk won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk?
Sligo Rovers score 0.76 goals per game on average and Dundalk 1.52. The Premier Division average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Sligo Rovers's matches and 76% of Dundalk's.
What form are Sligo Rovers and Dundalk in?
Over the last 5 games Sligo Rovers have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Dundalk 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.