Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers: Prediction for the Match on July 31, 2026

The visitors could cause a surprise

Author:

Benjamin Mcneil, betting expert

Published: 29 Jul 2026, 00:14

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Dundalk

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Sligo Rovers

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1.42 Linebet 26 Jul 20:01 1.5 -0.08 4.7 Linebet 30 Jul 02:01 4.55 + 0.15 28 Jul 20:01 4.6 -0.05 28 Jul 08:00 4.65 -0.05 27 Jul 20:01 4.75 -0.1 26 Jul 20:01 4.45 + 0.3 25 Jul 20:01 4.3 + 0.15 6.64 Linebet 30 Jul 02:01 6.25 + 0.39 28 Jul 08:00 6.15 + 0.1 27 Jul 20:01 6.54 -0.39 26 Jul 20:01 5.66 + 0.88

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Tournament Premier Division Ireland

Venue Oriel Park (Dundalk)

Date & kick-off time 31 jul 2026, 14:45

In the 26th round of the Irish Premier Division on July 31, 2026, Dundalk will face Sligo Rovers. The hosts are expected to play for a win against such an opponent.

Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers: Team News and Expert Analysis

Dundalk won the First Division last season. Since returning to the Premiership, they've been doing fairly well, winning more often than losing. However, there was a summer slump with a series of defeats. They also drew with St. Patrick's.

Sligo, since 2025, have collected only 41 points, finishing in a safe seventh place. Now, however, they find themselves at the very bottom of the table, losing most matches, especially in recent times. At least they managed a 2-2 draw with Drogheda.

The winner of the second division scores an average of 1.56 goals per game and concedes 1.48. The league underdog has similar stats: 0.88 goals scored and twice as many, 1.68, conceded.

Previous Matches: Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers

Sligo have won three of the last four meetings, losing only once.

The hosts are the favorites, but they're not in top form either. The recommendation is to back the visitors with a "+1.5 goals" handicap (odds – 1.62).

Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers: Key Statistics and Trends

• Dundalk lost three games in a row before the last round
• 72% of Dundalk's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.04
• Sligo Rovers lost five of their last seven matches
• 48% of Sligo Rovers' matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.56

Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers: Probable Starting Lineups

Dundalk use a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): Minogue – Burns, Cornwall, Animasahun – Wilson, Dervin, Buckley, Wilson – Tihan, Horgan – Arubi

Sligo Rovers use a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Sargent – Stewart, McHale, McElroy, Esua – Quirk, McHugh – Fitzgerald, Mikison, O'Kane – Pearse

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Our Pick

Game Prediction W2(+1,5)

1.62

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Benjamin Mcneil

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