Match analysis
IrelandPremier Division
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Premier Division fixture.
Derry City got the job done on Friday 6 February, winning 2-1 at home to Sligo Rovers (Premier Division). At the break it was 1-0 to Sligo Rovers. Derry City turned it round in the second half. Derry City had 69% of the ball, and the shot count went 23-4 to Derry City.
For Derry City, A. Bannon (82') and J. Thomas (90+1') were on target. The goal for Sligo Rovers came from J. Hakiki (31').
5W 1D 4L1.60 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Derry CityHome | Rating | Sligo RoversAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,670 | Overall | 1,550 |
| 1,625 | Match venue | 1,471 |
| 1,625 | At home | 1,542 |
| 1,610 | Away | 1,471 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,529 | Attack | 1,485 |
| 1,621 | Defence | 1,538 |
| 1,553 | Home attack | 1,461 |
| 1,475 | Away attack | 1,483 |
| 1,626 | Home defence | 1,582 |
| 1,620 | Away defence | 1,475 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,357 | Goal environment | 1,430 |
| 1,468 | Home goals | 1,375 |
| 1,388 | Away goals | 1,555 |
| 1,514 | Possession | 1,494 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,507 | Set-piece attack | 1,465 |
| 1,507 | Set-piece defence | 1,466 |
| 1,619 | Close games | 1,546 |
| 1,688 | Winning margin | 1,548 |
Match venue compares Derry City at home with Sligo Rovers away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Derry City and Sligo Rovers have met 34 times since March 2019: Derry City have won 14, Sligo Rovers have taken nine and 11 were drawn. Our Derry City vs Sligo Rovers prediction page has every tip on this pairing.