Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne prediction & analysis
86%
Footrivo pick
Shamrock Rovers or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.16 · bookmaker 1.20
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
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Value bet: Shamrock Rovers to win @ 1.82 – our chance 66% vs 55% implied by the price (edge +20%). Bigger price, more risk.
Quick tips for this match
ResultShamrock Rovers to win66% · @1.82
Double chanceShamrock Rovers or draw86% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score50% · @1.93
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals75% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–015% · fair 6.86
Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne preview and prediction
The match
The Premier Division sees Shamrock Rovers take on Shelbourne on Friday 21 August, kicking off at 20:00 (WAT) at Tallaght Stadium. 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: DDLWW Most recently they drew with KuPS 1–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Shelbourne's last 5: DLLLL Most recently they drew with Ajax 2–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Shamrock Rovers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 12 June 2026, finished Shelbourne 2–1 Shamrock Rovers. Across their last 3 meetings Shamrock Rovers have won 1, Shelbourne 1, with 1 draw and 4.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 3 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.9 for Shamrock Rovers and 0.7 for Shelbourne. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 45%, both teams to score at 50%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Safer route: Shamrock Rovers or draw (86%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (50%) at 1.93.
Value angle: Shamrock Rovers to win at 1.82 – 66% on our numbers against 55% implied by the price.
Prediction
The Footrivo pick: Shamrock Rovers or draw – a 86% chance at odds of 1.20, above our fair price of 1.16, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Shelbourne. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shamrock Rovers66%fair 1.51 · @1.82
Draw20%fair 5.05 · @3.40
Shelbourne14%fair 7.08 · @4.50
2.54Expected goals
1.85Shamrock Rovers xG
0.69Shelbourne xG
50%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–014%
1–110%
2–19%
3–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 1.9 – 0.7 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 Shamrock Rovers or draw with a 86% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Shelbourne 14%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Shelbourne, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 21 August 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.
