Sligo Rovers FC
Football League of Ireland Showgrounds Sun 28 Sep 02:45
St Patrick's Athletic FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Live Stream
  5. Team News
  6. Lineups
  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Sligo Rovers vs St Patricks

Sligo Rovers host St Patricks in this League of Ireland clash at Showgrounds, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Sunday 28 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Get Ready for a Low-Scoring Encounter

The Total Goals market provides readers with the chance to back our Under 2.5 Goals pick. Sligo and St Patrick's could be set to contest an unexciting encounter and a price of 1.86 looks the standout bet.

If you’re liking our Total Goals tip, get the latest Stake promo code and check out the comprehensive site review before you make your selection.

8 Pats Victories in Last 10 H2H Battles

Sligo Rovers won last time out by a 1-0 scoreline. It was on the road against Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park. John Russell's men had four shots on target and boasted 56% possession, with Cian Kavanagh netting in the 54th minute.

St Patrick's Athletic claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 4-0 win occurred against Cork City at Richmond Park. The Saints were 53% in the possession stakes and recorded nine shots on goal, with Mason Melia on the scoresheet twice, while Joe Redmond and Kian Leavy were both able to net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It has been five consecutive victories for Pats when playing Sligo. In their last clash, Pats came out with a 3-0 home win at Richmond Park. The previous 10 matches featuring these sides have resulted in eight Pats victories and two Sligo wins.

League of Ireland G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 St Patrick's logo St Patrick's 31 12 10 9 40 30 10 40:30 46
8 Sligo Rovers logo Sligo Rovers 31 9 7 15 37 48 -11 37:48 34
View Full Table
Sligo Rovers – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. Rovers have had 46.0% possession and 5.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 6.4 corners.

Jad Hakiki and Owen Elding lead the way with 3 goals, while Ryan O'Kane has 2. Jake Doyle-Hayes has recorded the most assists with 2.

St Patrick's – Last 10 League Games

Pats have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 6.5 shots on goal, 14.0 attempts and 1.4 goals. Stephen Kenny's men average 57.1% possession, 7.0 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 7.6 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal.

Mason Melia is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, while Joe Redmond, Kian Leavy, Jason McClelland and Chris Forrester have 1. Chris Forrester is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sligo Rovers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Edwin Agbaje, Sebastian Quirk, Patrick McClean, Sean Stewart, Gareth McElroy, James McManus, Ryan O'Kane, Jad Hakiki, William Fitzgerald, Owen Elding.

St Patrick's predicted lineup (4-5-1): Joseph Anang (GK), Jordon Garrick, Tom Grivosti, Joe Redmond, Axel Sjöberg, Jason McClelland, Kian Leavy, Jamie Lennon, Barry Baggley, Simon Power, Mason Melia.

Sligo Rovers vs St Patricks Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Sligo Rovers vs St Patricks betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our corners angle, scoreline advice and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our view of a low-scoring League of Ireland clash, then you can get odds of 1.86 on the Under 2.5 Goals market. We think that this bet has a strong chance of landing.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the League of Ireland odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration when making football predictions.

Key Sligo Rovers vs St Patrick's league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Sligo games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sligo games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Sligo games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 St Patrick's games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 St Patrick's games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 53.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

There are a number of different bets if you’re in the market for a bigger price, with bettors able to consider the Result & Total Goals market. Select Under 2.5 Goals and a specific team to win.

Get more from your bets with our detailed guide, featuring the best free bets and generous welcome bonuses.

Our Match Prediction
Stake logo
Stake Promo 200% up to $2000 + 5% Rakeback T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+
Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.
Published 09:08, 26 September 2025

Correct Score Prediction

Sligo Sligo logo 0 - 1 St Patrick's logo St Patrick's

We’re going for St Patrick's at 5.30 to secure a 1-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners

We’ve seen the past five Sligo matches feature an average 13.40 corners, while the previous five St Patrick's games have averaged 11.80. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to covering the Total Corners line, with odds of 1.73 available.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Sligo Logo Sligo
Total
11.80 5.40 6.40
Home
9.60 4.00 5.60
Away
13.00 5.40 7.60
St Patrick's Logo St Patrick's
Total
11.70 7.00 4.70
Home
10.60 6.10 4.50
Away
11.40 6.50 4.90
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Sligo Corners
St Patrick's Corners
Most Corners

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5
Full-Time Result St Patrick's
Total Corners Over 10.5

If you’re up for a bet builder, then we’ve got Under 2.5, St Patrick's to come out on top together with over 10.5 corners to be awarded.

If you’re keen to wager different selections for the same football match, a bet builder will provide a solution. It’s especially good if you have a strong view on the likely outcomes and the odds for each pick are combined.

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Sligo Rovers vs St Patricks Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Pats Could Have Edge According to Bookies

With the bookies giving them a 59% probability of winning, St Patrick's Athletic might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are 1.70 when it comes to triumphing in this League of Ireland clash. Sligo Rovers are the 4.40 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

A 2+ goal margin of victory for Pats against Sligo means a full payout at 1.87 when backing them on the Asian Handicap -0.75. A one-goal win means half the stake wins and half is refunded.

Over and Under 2.5 Goals bettors are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at 1.82 and No at 1.86.

Hundreds of markets are now a guarantee for each of the League of Ireland games, with the best football betting sites making sure that customers have quality options.

Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score
Best Betting Offers
Showgrounds
Showgrounds

Sligo Looking to Turn a Corner on Home Soil

Sligo have gone without a win at Showgrounds in the last three games. John Russell's side have four draws, three wins and three losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

St Patrick's are unbeaten in the last four games on their travels. The Dublin team have finished with five losses, three victories and two draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

The past meeting at Showgrounds saw Pats defeat Sligo 1-0. The past 10 H2H meetings at Showgrounds have involved four wins each and two draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Sligo Rovers logo Sligo Rovers Home Stats 3-4-3 2.00 1.00 1.00 3 7 4 6
St Patricks logo St Patricks Away Stats 3-2-5 2.30 0.90 1.40 5 5 4 6
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Sligo Rovers logo Sligo Rovers League Stats
St Patrick's logo St Patrick's League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
Live Stream

It’s great to access League of Ireland live streaming on your iPhone, iPad or Android device, with desktop also an option. Place a recent bet or have a funded sportsbook account.

It’s great to watch live sports and you’ll find a wide range of choice with the leading betting apps.

Sligo Rovers vs St Patricks Lineups & Team News

Check the Sligo vs Pats team news before you place your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland along with up-to-date injury news.

Sligo Rovers Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

St Patrick's Predicted Lineup 4-5-1

Sligo Rovers Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

29 Sam Sargeant
2 Edwin Agbaje 4 Sebastian Quirk 5 Patrick McClean 3 Sean Stewart
52 Gareth McElroy 16 James McManus
28 Ryan O'Kane 8 Jad Hakiki 7 William Fitzgerald
47 Owen Elding
94 Joseph Anang
22 Jordon Garrick 5 Tom Grivosti 4 Joe Redmond 21 Axel Sjöberg
11 Jason McClelland 10 Kian Leavy 6 Jamie Lennon 19 Barry Baggley 25 Simon Power
9 Mason Melia

St Patrick's Predicted Lineup 4-5-1

Previous Sligo Rovers Lineups

23 Sep League of Ireland
Galway United 0-1 Sligo Rovers
20 Sep League of Ireland
Sligo Rovers 1-1 Drogheda United
31 Aug League of Ireland
Sligo Rovers 0-0 Bohemians
23 Aug League of Ireland
Waterford 1-2 Sligo Rovers
11 Aug League of Ireland
St Patrick's 3-0 Sligo Rovers
03 Aug League of Ireland
Sligo Rovers 0-2 Shelbourne

Previous St Patrick's Lineups

23 Sep League of Ireland
St Patrick's 4-0 Cork City
20 Sep League of Ireland
St Patrick's 1-1 Galway United
30 Aug League of Ireland
Derry City 2-2 St Patrick's
23 Aug League of Ireland
Drogheda United 0-1 St Patrick's
15 Aug Europa Conference League
Besiktas 3-2 St Patrick's
11 Aug League of Ireland
St Patrick's 3-0 Sligo Rovers

Injuries & Suspensions

Sligo Rovers Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
St Patrick's Injury Table
Type Name Info
Zack Elbouzedi Shoulder
Ireland FlagLeague of Ireland Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 31 18 9 4 53:27 63
2 Derry City 32 14 9 9 46:37 51
3 Bohemians 32 15 5 12 42:33 50
4 Drogheda United 32 11 14 7 35:31 47
5 St Patrick's 31 12 10 9 40:30 46
6 Shelbourne 31 11 13 7 39:33 46
7 Galway United 32 8 10 14 33:41 34
8 Sligo Rovers 31 9 7 15 37:48 34
9 Waterford 32 10 4 18 36:56 34
10 Cork City 32 4 11 17 31:56 23
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 15 11 3 1 31:9 36
2 Bohemians 16 10 1 5 25:15 31
3 St Patrick's 16 7 7 2 26:12 28
4 Derry City 16 7 6 3 28:16 27
5 Drogheda United 16 7 6 3 20:13 27
6 Shelbourne 16 7 5 4 22:17 26
7 Galway United 16 6 3 7 20:21 21
8 Cork City 16 4 8 4 18:19 20
9 Sligo Rovers 16 4 5 7 17:20 17
10 Waterford 15 5 2 8 17:26 17