Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers preview and prediction
The match
Shelbourne host Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division on Friday 12 June, with kick-off at 20:00 (WAT) at Tolka Park. Shelbourne are 4th with 49 points from 36 games (in the top four), while Shamrock Rovers sit 1st on 68 points (top of the table). A gap of 19 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Shelbourne's last 5: DDWDD Most recently they drew with Galway United 1–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Shamrock Rovers's last 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat St Patrick's Athl. 1–0 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Shamrock Rovers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 6 April 2026, finished Shamrock Rovers 3–2 Shelbourne. Across their last 2 meetings Shelbourne have won 0, Shamrock Rovers 1, with 1 draw and 4.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.2 for Shelbourne and 1.3 for Shamrock Rovers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 55%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Shelbourne 1–1 Shamrock Rovers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shelbourne37%fair 2.72 · @2.62
Draw24%fair 4.17 · @3.30
Shamrock Rovers39%fair 2.55 · @2.62
2.54Expected goals
1.24Shelbourne xG
1.29Shamrock Rovers xG
55%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–110%
1–010%
1–28%
0–08%
2–18%
From our goals model: Shelbourne 1.2 – 1.3 Shamrock Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers?
On our numbers Shelbourne have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Shamrock Rovers 39%.
How many goals will there be in Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our predicted score is Shelbourne 1–1 Shamrock Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers?
Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 12 June 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Tolka Park.
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.
