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
Key match information
Dundalk played Sligo Rovers in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 16 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Dundalk: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Sligo Rovers: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dundalk scores 1.83 and concedes 1.67 goals per match. Sligo Rovers scores 0.50 and concedes 1.67. League average: 2.63 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dundalk 67%, Sligo Rovers 33%. Over 2.5: Dundalk 67%, Sligo Rovers 50%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Dundalk has higher xG: 1.75 vs 1.10. Dundalk: 15.5 shots per match, Sligo Rovers: 10.3.
Match halves
Dundalk: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.17. Sligo Rovers: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.17.
Goals by minute
Dundalk: 76-90+ (5 goals). Sligo Rovers: 16-30 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.63 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Dundalk is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Dundalk · 0.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.83 goals / match - Dundalk · 0.5 goals / match - Sligo Rovers
Dundalk scores in 83% of matches (5 of 6 matches), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 matches).
Sligo Rovers scores in 33% of matches (2 of 6 matches), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dundalk
Over / Under - Sligo Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Dundalk · 1.17 pts / match - Sligo Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dundalk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 17%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 17%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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.