Dundalk v Sligo Rovers: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Dundalk v Sligo Rovers, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: July 18, 2025 | Oriel Park, Dundalk | FAI Cup – Round 2 | 19:45 GMT

Cup fever hits County Louth on Friday as First-Division leaders Dundalk welcome Premier-Division strugglers Sligo Rovers. Oriel Park’s artificial surface and tight surrounds promise a lively backdrop, with both clubs eyeing a morale-boosting run in the Republic’s blue-riband knockout competition.

Key Betting Tip: BTTS

Dundalk v Sligo Rovers Predicted Lineups

Dundalk (4-2-3-1):

Minogue; O’Keeffe, Boyle, Animasahun, Kelly; Benson, Sloggett; Horgan, Gaxha, Arubi; Ebbe

Sligo Rovers (4-3-3):

McGinty; Lintott, Prior, McClean, Hutchinson; Malley, Roldán, McDonnell; Elding, Waweru, Kavanagh

Dundalk v Sligo Rovers Current League Standings

Dundalk sit top of the First Division on 49 points from 23 matches, six clear of Cobh Ramblers and firmly on course for an instant return to the top flight.

Sligo Rovers are ninth in the Premier Division, occupying the dreaded play-off spot with 23 points from 24 games. Only Waterford have shipped more goals.

Dundalk v Sligo Rovers Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results

• 13 Jun 2024 – Dundalk 1-0 Sligo (Premier)
• 04 Mar 2024 – Dundalk 0-5 Sligo (Premier)
• 20 Oct 2023 – Sligo 0-2 Dundalk (Premier)
• 11 Aug 2023 – Dundalk 1-0 Sligo (Premier)
• 06 May 2023 – Sligo 0-1 Dundalk (Premier)

Dundalk hold a 4-1 edge across those five clashes, though Sligo’s 5-0 hammering at Oriel last March proves they can stun the Lilywhites on their own turf.

Recent Form Snapshot

Dundalk:

• L 0-2 @ Bray Wanderers (11 Jul)
• W 1-0 v Cobh Ramblers (27 Jun)
• W 2-0 v Kerry FC (04 Jul)
• D 1-1 v UCD (14 Jun)
• W 2-0 @ Cobh Ramblers (17 May)

Sligo Rovers:

• W 2-0 v Derry City (15 Jul)
• D 1-1 @ Bohemians (11 Jul)
• D 2-2 v Shamrock Rovers (05 Jul)
• L 0-1 v Waterford (28 Jun)
• L 2-7 @ Derry City (04 Jul)

Best Dundalk v Sligo Rovers Betting Tips

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Key Players to Watch

Daryl Horgan (Dundalk) – The returning hero still ghosts past full-backs; three goals and five assists since re-signing.

Dean Ebbe (Dundalk) – Leads the First Division Golden Boot race with 11 goals.

Owen Elding (Sligo) – Teen sensation whose left-foot strikes light up highlight reels; five goals in his last eight.

Wilson Waweru (Sligo) – Match-winner versus Derry; his pace on the break is Sligo’s chief weapon.

Match Facts

Referee: Paul McLaughlin, who averages 4.2 yellow cards per Premier/First-Division match in 2025.

Broadcast: Virgin Media Two (ROI) and LOITV worldwide stream.

Stadium: Oriel Park – artificial turf, 4 500 capacity, famous for its close-to-the-pitch stands and Friday-night buzz.