Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers prediction & analysis
68%
Footrivo pick
Shamrock Rovers to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.55 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.55Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultShamrock Rovers to win ✓68% · @1.55
Double chanceShamrock Rovers or draw ✓87% · @1.12
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓51% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗14% · fair 6.98
Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers preview and prediction
The match
Sligo Rovers host Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division on Friday 3 July, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Showgrounds. Sligo Rovers are 10th with 25 points from 36 games (in the bottom three), while Shamrock Rovers sit 1st on 68 points (top of the table). A gap of 43 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Sligo Rovers's last 5: DLLLW Most recently they drew with Shelbourne 2–2 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Shamrock Rovers's last 5: WWDWL Most recently they beat Hibernian 1–0 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Shamrock Rovers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 May 2026, finished Shamrock Rovers 1–2 Sligo Rovers. Across their last 2 meetings Sligo Rovers have won 1, Shamrock Rovers 1, with 0 draws and 2.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 0.7 for Sligo Rovers and 1.9 for Shamrock Rovers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 51%.
Our pre-match pick was Shamrock Rovers to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.55, above our fair price of 1.48, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Sligo Rovers 0–1 Shamrock Rovers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sligo Rovers13%fair 7.78 · @5.90
Draw20%fair 5.12 · @3.95
Shamrock Rovers68%fair 1.48 · @1.55
2.60Expected goals
0.67Sligo Rovers xG
1.92Shamrock Rovers xG
51%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–114%
0–214%
1–110%
1–29%
0–39%
0–07%
From our goals model: Sligo Rovers 0.7 – 1.9 Shamrock Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our pick is Shamrock Rovers to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.55.
Who will win Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
On our numbers Sligo Rovers have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Shamrock Rovers 68%.
How many goals will there be in Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our predicted score is Sligo Rovers 0–1 Shamrock Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 3 July 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Showgrounds.
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.
