Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers preview and prediction
The match
Sligo Rovers travel to Tallaght Stadium in the Premier Division on Friday 22 May (20:00 WAT) to face Shamrock Rovers. Shamrock Rovers are 1st with 68 points from 36 games (top of the table), while Sligo Rovers sit 10th on 25 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 43 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Shamrock Rovers's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Galway United 3–1 away. At home they have won 4 and lost 0 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Sligo Rovers's last 5: DDLWD Most recently they drew with Shelbourne 0–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Shamrock Rovers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 13 March 2026, finished Sligo Rovers 0–2 Shamrock Rovers.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 2.0 for Shamrock Rovers and 0.5 for Sligo Rovers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 50%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 70% chance at odds of 1.42. Predicted score: Shamrock Rovers 2–0 Sligo Rovers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shamrock Rovers73%fair 1.38 · @1.33
Draw19%fair 5.22 · @4.80
Sligo Rovers8%fair 12.08 · @9.00
2.56Expected goals
2.03Shamrock Rovers xG
0.53Sligo Rovers xG
50%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–016%
1–016%
3–011%
2–18%
1–18%
0–08%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 2.0 – 0.5 Sligo Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 73% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Sligo Rovers 8%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 2–0 Sligo Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 22 May 2026 at 20:00 (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.
