Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓51% · @1.67
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗16% · fair 6.24
Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers preview and prediction
The match
Sligo Rovers travel to Tallaght Stadium in the Premier Division on Friday 23 October (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: LWWWL Most recently they lost to Galway United 0–2 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Sligo Rovers's last 5: DLLLL Most recently they drew with Dundalk 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Shamrock Rovers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 July 2026, finished Sligo Rovers 1–2 Shamrock Rovers. Across their last 3 meetings Shamrock Rovers have won 2, Sligo Rovers 1, with 0 draws and 2.7 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
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 47%, both teams to score at 49%.
Our pre-match pick was Not both teams to score – a 51% chance at odds of 1.67. 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 Rovers75%fair 1.33 · @1.14
Draw15%fair 6.82 · @7.50
Sligo Rovers10%fair 9.85 · @17.00
2.57Expected goals
2.05Shamrock Rovers xG
0.52Sligo Rovers xG
49%Both score
47%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 Not both teams to score with a 51% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 75% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Sligo Rovers 10%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 49% 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 23 October 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.
