Irish Premier Division football is delivering some huge games this weekend, including Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United.
Saturday night’s big match is absolutely massive for two teams currently stationed near the bottom of the table.
In fact, hosts Sligo sit 10th out of 10 teams, with Drogheda only slightly ahead in eighth position.
This almost feels like the last-chance saloon for the home side, and that should result in another fascinating and entertaining contest at the historic Showgrounds facility.
Check out our full Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United preview below, which features some online betting tips and NetBet Sport’s latest pre-match Irish Premier Division odds.
Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Preview
Sligo’s place at bottom of the Irish Premier Division table is due to the fact they have lost four of the last five games.
The home draw with Shelbourne on June 27 was followed by consecutive defeats vs Shamrock Rovers (1-2) and Galway United (3-2).
A 4-0 win at Janesboro in the second round of the FAI Cup may have boosted confidence levels somewhat, but the writing still looks firmly on the wall for Sligo.
Drogheda also claimed a 4-0 win in the FAI Cup last weekend, Kevin Doherty’s side breezing past Lucan United on home soil.
The result followed a crucial 2-1 win at Dundalk in this competition, a priceless victory after consecutive defeats vs Derry City (2-0) and Bohemians (0-2).
Interestingly, Sligo beat Drogheda 2-1 at home back in March, but the most recent clash between the pair saw Drogheda collect a 1-0 victory in front of their supporters.
Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Drogheda United might be the visitors for this fixture, but that has not impacted their status as favourites to claim the win, an outcome which is priced at 2.26. A victory for home side Sligo Rovers is at odds of 2.71, while the draw is 3.15.
Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United Betting Tips
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.62
Defensively, these two teams have been a bit of a shambles in 2026. Only ninth-placed Waterford (47 goals) have conceded more times than Sligo (40) and Drogheda (41) in the Irish Premier Division this season. So goals could be on the agenda here, with struggling Sligo scoring at least once in each of their last three league games – a feat achieved by Drogheda in 12 of their previous 15.
Drogheda United to win and both teams to score – Yes @ 4.20
And if goals are to be the order of the evening at the Showgrounds, Drogheda look the most likely to score the higher amount and collect a crucial away victory. Sligo are winless in their last six matches in the Irish Premier Division, a dismal run which followed the surprise 2-1 success at Shamrock Rovers. Over to you, Drogheda.
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