Value bet: Shelbourne to win @ 3.55 – our chance 31% vs 28% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultShamrock Rovers to win ✓47% · @2.10
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗77% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.34
Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne preview and prediction
The match
Shelbourne travel to Tallaght Stadium in the Premier Division on Monday 6 April (17:00 WAT) to face Shamrock Rovers. Shamrock Rovers are 1st with 68 points from 36 games (top of the table), while Shelbourne sit 4th on 49 points (in the top four). A gap of 19 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Shamrock Rovers's last 5: DWDWD Most recently they drew with Waterford 1–1 away. They average 1.3 scored and 0.5 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Shelbourne's last 5: LDWDL Most recently they lost to Dundalk 2–3 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Shamrock Rovers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 9 March 2026, finished Shelbourne 2–2 Shamrock Rovers.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.4 for Shamrock Rovers and 1.1 for Shelbourne. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 44%, both teams to score at 56%.
Value angle: Shelbourne to win at 3.55 – 31% on our numbers against 28% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Shamrock Rovers 1–1 Shelbourne. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shamrock Rovers47%fair 2.14 · @2.10
Draw22%fair 4.49 · @3.20
Shelbourne31%fair 3.22 · @3.55
2.45Expected goals
1.39Shamrock Rovers xG
1.06Shelbourne xG
56%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–012%
0–19%
2–19%
0–09%
2–08%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 1.4 – 1.1 Shelbourne expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Shelbourne 31%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 1–1 Shelbourne, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne (Premier Division) kicks off on Monday 6 April 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Tallaght Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
