Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk: match statistics
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Sligo Rovers vs Dundalk: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sligo Rovers play Dundalk in Premier Division (Ireland). The match date is 17 October 2026.
Current form
Sligo Rovers: 0-0-5, 0.00 points/match. Dundalk: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sligo Rovers scores 0.76 and concedes 1.79 goals per match. Dundalk scores 1.52 and concedes 1.67. League average: 2.80 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sligo Rovers 45%, Dundalk 76%. Over 2.5: Sligo Rovers 48%, Dundalk 64%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Dundalk has higher xG: 1.74 vs 1.10. Sligo Rovers: 9.7 shots per match, Dundalk: 15.8.
Match halves
Sligo Rovers: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.33. Dundalk: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.76.
Goals by minute
Sligo Rovers: 16-30 (6 goals). Dundalk: 76-90+ (18 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.80 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-1. Average goals 1.67, BTTS 33%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
0.76 goals / match - Sligo Rovers · 1.52 goals / match - Dundalk
Dundalk is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.79 goals / match - Sligo Rovers · 1.67 goals / match - Dundalk
Sligo Rovers scores in 52% of matches (17 of 33 matches), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 15% (5 of 33 matches).
Dundalk scores in 91% of matches (30 of 33 matches), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 33 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 - Sligo Rovers
Over / Under - Dundalk
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 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.03 pts / match - Sligo Rovers · 1.36 pts / match - Dundalk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 15%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Dundalk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 30%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sligo Rovers
Dundalk
* 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
| Sligo Rovers | Liga | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (3): Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 - 1 Dundalk. Average goals 1.67, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
When do Sligo Rovers and Dundalk play?
Sligo Rovers face Dundalk on 17 October 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.