Sligo vs Leitrim Prediction, Betting Odds & Tips (2026)
| Timetable | 12th April, 15:00 GMT |
| Prediction | Sligo To Win! |
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Sligo will be well fancied to defeat Leitrim when they welcome Steven Poacher’s team to Markievicz Park for their Connacht Football Championship quarter final on Sunday, April 12th, at 15:00 GMT.
In this preview to the match, we will give you the latest Sligo v Leitrim betting odds as well as some Sligo v Leitrim betting tips for those looking to have a bet on the match. We will also share with you our Sligo v Leitrim prediction, so continue reading to find out all you need to know about Sligo v Leitrim in this year’s Connacht Championship.
🔮 Sligo vs Leitrim Prediction
Sligo won 3 of their 7 matches in Division 3 of this year’s National League, finishing 5th in the table, only securing their status on the final day of fixtures. This is the first year under joint managers Dessie Sloyan and Eamonn O’Hara, two former Sligo stalwarts, with the county eager to build on some of the positive work achieved by former manager Tony McEntee.
Leitrim, for their part, also had something of a mixed league. They were in Division 4, with the highlight being their comprehensive and impressive win over a Longford team that ended up gaining promotion from Division 4.
There have been some tight matches between the counties in different competitions in recent years, but a league season in Division 3, as well as home advantage should give Sligo the clear edge over Leitrim when the sides meet on April 12th. That is why our Sligo v Leitrim prediction is a win for the home side, which will earn them a semi-final spot against Galway on April 25th.
OUR PREDICTION: SLIGO TO WIN
🎈 Sligo vs Leitrim Betting Odds
Sligo are clear favourites with Ireland’s top online bookmakers when you look at the latest Sligo v Leitrim odds ahead of the match. That is due to the recent success they have had against Leitrim as well as the generally higher level they have been playing at over recent years compared to Steven Poacher’s team.
Below you will find the latest Sligo v Leitrim betting odds with a selection of sites, as we look forward to another Sligo and Leitrim clash.
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⚡ Sligo vs Leitrim Betting Tips
Sligo are heavily tipped to advance to a Connacht semi-final clash with reigning Connacht champions Galway, and it is easy to see why.
Below you will find 3 Sligo v Leitrim betting tips that may prove useful for those having a bet, especially those that have any free bet offers to use.
- Tip 1: Sligo to win: based on form.
Sligo have been playing at a higher level than Leitrim and should make that count on April 12th. With the exception of the defeat to Down, they were competitive in every other game and won 3 of their 7 matches in Division 3. They should have too much firepower for Leitrim, especially if the likes of Niall Murphy, Alan McLoughlin and Cian Lally get firing and should book their place against Galway.
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- Tip 2: Sligo Handicap -9: based on quality.
Sligo’s recent dominance of this rivalry should be maintained when the sides meet in Markievicz Park. The last time they met was in the 2025 league when Sligo ran out 22-point winners. They also met in last year’s Tailteann Cup, with Sligo coming through once again, this time by 4 points. That 22-point winning margin was certainly not a true reflection of the gulf between the two teams, but there is certainly a difference that Leitrim will have to try and make up. In the handicap market, Sligo have been given a handicap mark of -9, and that is fair, given the apparent difference between the teams. If you agree, you can have a bet on Sligo at -9 with Boylesports at the moment at odds of 1.91 with BoyleSports.
- Tip 3: Niall Murphy to score a goal anytime: based on quality.
There is no doubt about the quality of some of the footballers that will grace the field from both sides when Sligo take on Leitrim on April 12th. Players like Barry McNulty, Ryan O’Rourke, Cian Lally and Niall Murphy are capable of lighting up any match, but it is Murphy that could be worth looking at for this game. He is capable of extraordinary scores, as he has proved over many years, and if Sligo are to get through this game and put any kind of pressure on Galway in a potential semi-final, they are going to need Murphy.
🕹️ Sligo Squad Form
Sligo finished 5th in Division 3 of the 2026 National League, winning 3 of their 7 matches. This game against Leitrim will be their opening match in the 2026 Connacht Championship, with the county eager for them to get through to a semi-final under new managers Dessie Sloyan and Eamon O’Hara.
🎯 Leitrim Squad Form
Leitrim also finished with 3 wins, but theirs came in Division 4 of this year’s league. Their tie with Sligo is their opening match of the 2026 championship, with a potential Tailteann Cup run perhaps what Steven Poacher and his team are looking at after the game in Sligo.
🧨 Sligo vs Leitrim Predicted Lineups
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⚡ Sligo vs Leitrim - H2H Stats
When it comes to the Sligo v Leitrim H2H record, it is Sligo that holds the upper hand in recent clashes. Sligo won their most recent league clash by 22 points in March 2025, while in May 2025 they met in the Tailteann Cup, with Sligo once more coming out on top. Leitrim’s last win over Sligo in the Connacht Championship came at Markievicz Park, back in 2011.
Below you will find a table of their most recent matches.
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