The Republic of Ireland Premier Division is heating up with Dundalk battling Sligo Rovers on 31.07.2026. Expect a display of skill from Dundalk as they look to secure another win. Dive into our match predictions and detailed player stats before making your betting decisions!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bohemians | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40/27 | 43 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 39/37 | 36 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35/35 | 34 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 25 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 31/43 | 26 |
| 9 | Waterford | 25 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 33/47 | 22 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 22/42 | 21 |
Key Player Statistics: Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers
Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Dundalk | 25.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Sligo Rovers | 16.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| FAI Cup | Dundalk | Sligo Rovers | 18.07.2025 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Dundalk | 21.09.2024 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Sligo Rovers | 13.06.2024 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Dundalk | 19.04.2024 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Sligo Rovers | 04.03.2024 | 0-5 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Dundalk | 20.10.2023 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Sligo Rovers | 11.08.2023 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Dundalk | 06.05.2023 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Dundalk | 24.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| FAI Cup | St Mochta's | Dundalk | 17.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Drogheda United | 10.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Dundalk | 03.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Waterford | 26.06.2026 | 2-3 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Dundalk | 19.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Dundalk | 12.06.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 29.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Dundalk | 22.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Shamrock Rovers | 15.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Drogheda United | 25.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| FAI Cup | Janesboro | Sligo Rovers | 18.07.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sligo Rovers | Coleraine FC | 14.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Sligo Rovers | 11.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Shamrock Rovers | 03.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Shelbourne | 27.06.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Sligo Rovers | 19.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Sligo Rovers | 12.06.2026 | 4-0 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Bohemians | 29.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Sligo Rovers | 22.05.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Dundalk VS Sligo Rovers
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers
Dundalk against Sligo Rovers. Two clubs separated by 15 league points and a world of form. This is not just a fixture. This is a statement waiting to be made.
Dundalk sit fourth in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division with 36 points from 25 games. Sligo are down in tenth, scraping together just 21 points. The gap tells a story, and it's not a kind one for the visitors.
Here's what you need to watch for. Dundalk's creative engine Daryl Horgan is having a remarkable season — seven goals and nine assists in 24 league appearances. Nine assists. That is the kind of number that wins games quietly. He doesn't just score, he makes everyone around him better. Sligo will need to shut him down early, because if Horgan gets space in the final third, this could get ugly fast.
Don't be fooled by Dundalk's recent inconsistency. Yes, they've dropped points in their last few outings, but their underlying quality remains clear. Sligo's defensive record is genuinely alarming — 42 goals conceded in 25 games. That's the worst in the division by a distance. Dundalk have scored 39 goals at the other end. You don't need a calculator to see where this is heading.
The head-to-head history adds an interesting twist. Sligo actually won the reverse fixture 2-0 back in April, and they've caused Dundalk problems before — remember that stunning 5-0 away win back in March 2024. So this isn't a walkover on paper. But Sligo's recent form has been dreadful. They've lost four of their last five league matches and shipped 13 goals during that run. The confidence simply isn't there.
From a betting perspective, Dundalk at 1.47 looks solid value given the defensive vulnerability they're facing. The more interesting market, though, is over 2.5 goals. Both sides have been involved in high-scoring games recently, and Sligo's backline has been leaking all season. I'd back that market with real conviction.
The cards market is worth a look too. Dundalk's A. Dervin and B. Burns have both collected seven bookings this season. A physical fixture like this, with pride and league position on the line, could easily bring another yellow for one of them.
My bold prediction? Dundalk win 3-1, with Horgan grabbing an assist and Arubi finding the net. Sligo will threaten once, because they always do. But the class difference will show when it matters most.
The lights come on at Oriel Park. Fifteen points of daylight between these two clubs. Let's see if Sligo can close the gap or if Dundalk remind everyone exactly where they belong.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Horgan | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 68 kg |
| B. Burns | Northern Ireland | 26 | Defender | 173 cm | 72 kg |
| D. Mullen | Scotland | 31 | Attacker | 176 cm | 70 kg |
| D. McDaid | Scotland | 30 | Midfielder | 175 cm | n/a |
| T. Clarke | Republic of Ireland | 28 | 175 cm | 64 kg | |
| R. Cornwall | Republic of Ireland | 31 | Defender | 185 cm | 86 kg |
| K. Buckley | Republic of Ireland | 34 | Midfielder | 177 cm | n/a |
| C. Kearns | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Goalkeeper | 188 | n/a |
| A. Dervin | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Wilson | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Minogue | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| H. Groome | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Arubi | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Attacker | 183 cm | n/a |
| H. Warren | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Kenny | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Safaei | Republic of Ireland | 21 | n/a | n/a | |
| Sean Spaight | Republic of Ireland | 17 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Wilson | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| V. Leonard | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| R. Teahan | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sargeant | England | 28 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 67 kg |
| S. Blaney | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 190 cm | 79 kg |
| C. McHugh | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 182 | 85 |
| A. Meekison | Scotland | 24 | Attacker | 180 cm | n/a |
| C. Harkin | Northern Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Kavanagh | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| W. Fitzgerald | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 187 cm | 73 kg |
| J. Esua | Cameroon | 29 | Defender | 173 cm | 68 kg |
| R. Brush | England | 41 | Goalkeeper | 186 cm | n/a |
| R. O'Kane | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Denham | Wales | 24 | Defender | 182 cm | n/a |
| Sean Stewart | Northern Ireland | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Quirk | England | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Nolan | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Hakiki | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. McElroy | Republic of Ireland | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Patton | Republic of Ireland | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| David Jonathan | Republic of Ireland | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. McDonagh | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| G. Priosti | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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