Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, H2H & Stats

Ireland: Premier Division · Regular Season - 23
Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers

10th in table
LLDLD
Full time
1:2
HT 1 - 0
Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers

1st in table
WWLWL
13' W. Fitzgerald
20' C. McHugh
44' S. Stewart
47' J. Byrne
52' D. Patton
72' M. Asamoah
82' G. Burke
86' S. Quirk
90+2' G. Burke
Friday, 3 July 2026
Showgrounds, Sligo
P. McLaughlin

Head to head

Last 8 meetings
8games
4Sligo Rovers wins
1Draws
3Shamrock Rovers wins
2.9Goals per game
50%Both scored
63%Over 2.5
22 May 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 1 - 2 Sligo Rovers
13 Mar 2026Premier Division Sligo Rovers 0 - 2 Shamrock Rovers
01 Nov 2025Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 1 - 2 Sligo Rovers
05 Jul 2025Premier Division Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Shamrock Rovers
05 May 2025Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 2 - 0 Sligo Rovers
03 Mar 2025Premier Division Sligo Rovers 2 - 1 Shamrock Rovers
13 Sep 2024Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers
28 Jun 2024Premier Division Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Shamrock Rovers

Premier Division table

#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPtsForm
1 Shamrock Rovers 362088 59:38 +21 68 LWLWW
2 Bohemians 361989 63:44 +19 65 WLWLW
3 St Patrick's Athl. 3617910 55:31 +24 60 LDLLW
4 Shelbourne 36121311 52:50 +2 49 LWWWD
5 Derry City 36111510 50:47 +3 48 DWWLW
6 Dundalk 36111213 55:59 -4 45 WLDLL
7 Waterford 36101313 54:61 -7 43 WWWLL
8 Galway United 36101214 46:53 -7 42 LDLWD
9 Drogheda United 36101016 44:57 -13 40 WLWLL
10 Sligo Rovers 3651021 28:66 -38 25 DLDLL

Top scorers

Premier Division
1 T. LonerganWaterford 16goals 7assists 34apps
2 P. AmondWaterford 14goals 1assists 36apps
3 C. WhelanBohemians 13goals 6assists 36apps
4 D. HorganDundalk 12goals 10assists 35apps
5 R. TierneyBohemians 11goals 3assists 35apps
6 M. DuffyDerry City 11goals 5assists 27apps
7 J. McGovernShamrock Rovers 10goals 7assists 31apps
8 R. EdmondsonSt Patrick's Athl. 10goals 1assists 36apps
9 M. DoyleDrogheda United 10goals 1assists 34apps
10 A. KeenaSt Patrick's Athl. 10goals 5assists 31apps

Recent form

0 W 3 D 7 L in the last 10
30 Oct 2026Premier Division Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Derry City D
23 Oct 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers L
17 Oct 2026Premier Division Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Dundalk D
09 Oct 2026Premier Division Shelbourne 5 - 1 Sligo Rovers L
19 Sep 2026Premier Division Sligo Rovers 0 - 1 St Patrick's Athl. L
14 Sep 2026Premier Division Sligo Rovers 1 - 3 Galway United L
11 Sep 2026Premier Division Drogheda United 2 - 0 Sligo Rovers L
04 Sep 2026FAI Cup Waterford 3 - 0 Sligo Rovers L
28 Aug 2026Premier Division Bohemians 3 - 0 Sligo Rovers L
21 Aug 2026Premier Division Sligo Rovers 0 - 0 Waterford D
4 W 2 D 4 L in the last 10
30 Oct 2026Premier Division Dundalk 3 - 1 Shamrock Rovers L
23 Oct 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers W
16 Oct 2026Premier Division Galway United 2 - 0 Shamrock Rovers L
12 Oct 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Bohemians W
08 Oct 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 3 - 1 Drogheda United W
18 Sep 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 3 - 2 Waterford W
11 Sep 2026Premier Division St Patrick's Athl. 2 - 0 Shamrock Rovers L
04 Sep 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 0 - 0 Shelbourne D
30 Aug 2026Premier Division Derry City 3 - 3 Shamrock Rovers D
27 Aug 2026UEFA Europa Conference League KuPS 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers L

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Sligo Rovers Draw Shamrock Rovers
Value spotted: Sligo Rovers win at 5.35 (model 26% vs market 18%)

Most likely scores

0-1 12.5%
1-1 12.5%
0-2 9.1%
1-2 9.1%
0-0 8.6%
1-0 8.6%

Expected goals: 1 Sligo Rovers · 1.45 Shamrock Rovers

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals70%
Over 2.5 goals44%
Over 3.5 goals23%
Both teams score48%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
29%
Form
71%
38%
Attack
62%
25%
Defence
75%
27%
Goal model
73%
50%
Head to head
50%
43%
Goals
57%
35%
Overall
64%

Season numbers

Premier Division 2026

When the goals come

2
0-15'
4
4
16-30'
5
3
31-45'
11
6
46-60'
3
1
61-75'
4
1
76-90'
10
7
0-15'
3
4
16-30'
4
3
31-45'
2
3
46-60'
3
9
61-75'
3
9
76-90'
7
Sligo Rovers Shamrock Rovers

Side by side

Sligo Rovers Shamrock Rovers
22 Played 24
5 Won 14
5 Drawn 5
12 Lost 5
0.8 Goals scored per game 1.6
1.6 Goals conceded per game 0.9
1 / 0.5 Scored per game (home / away) 1.8 / 1.3
5 Clean sheets 9
11 Failed to score 3
3 Longest winning run 3
2-0 Biggest win 4-1
0-4 Biggest defeat 1-2
2/2 Penalties scored 4/4

Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers: preview and prediction

Sligo Rovers host Shamrock Rovers in the Ireland Premier Division (Regular Season - 23) on Friday, 3rd July 2026 at 19:45 at Showgrounds, Sligo. Sligo Rovers sit 10th in the table and Shamrock Rovers 1st.

Sligo Rovers are struggling, with 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (L-L-D-L-D). Shamrock Rovers are in good shape, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (W-W-L-W-L).

In the last 8 meetings, Sligo Rovers won 4, Shamrock Rovers won 3 and 1 ended level. These games average 2.9 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% and over 2.5 goals in 63%.

Our goal model expects about 1 goals for Sligo Rovers and 1.45 for Shamrock Rovers. It gives Shamrock Rovers the edge (26% home win, 26% draw, 47% away win), 44% for over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 0-1.

Our pick was Away Win at odds of 1.57. We also like Over 2.5.

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Football Analyst & Predictor · Rarabet

Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers FAQs

What is the best prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?

Our top tip is Away Win: Away Win (1.57 odds).

Who will win Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?

Shamrock Rovers are favourites: our model gives Sligo Rovers 26%, the draw 26% and Shamrock Rovers 47%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 48% chance in our model, and it happened in 50% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 2.5 goals in total, with a 44% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?

Kick-off is on Friday, 3rd July 2026 at 19:45 at Showgrounds, Sligo.

Who is the referee?

P. McLaughlin is in charge of this game.