Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips - Airtricity League
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Football Predictions
Shamrock Rovers’ title defence faces another roadblock when they travel to Sligo Rovers on Friday. The reigning champions have only won two of five games, but can cut the 5-point gap at the top in Matchday 6 of the Irish Premier Division. However, with Sligo just tasting their first victory of the season, they're only about to make life hell for Shamrock. Let's get into our match prediction.
The road to another title has been rocky for The Hoops after five games. They may have only lost one game so far, but have only emerged victorious twice. What's troubling is that Shamrock has only won one of their last four games after edging Derry City out to a 1-0 win.
But the parade was immediately cut short when The Hoops drew Shelbourne right after. Still, Shamrock Rovers have managed to grab eight points, putting them at third and just five points off the top. In contrast, Sligo Rovers are rock bottom, with Waterford the only reason they aren't last placed today.
The Bit O’ Red started their season with three defeats and a draw, but just ended that winless run after beating Drogheda United 2-1 at home. Sligo will have a boost of confidence entering this game from their win and from the victory over Shamrock in November.
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Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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4.5 | 3.5 | 1.68 |
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4.66 | 3.65 | 1.73 |
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4.66 | 3.68 | 1.72 |
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4.75 | 3.4 | 1.7 |
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4.6 | 3.55 | 1.7 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers?
Our prediction for the Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers match is: Shamrock scores 2+ goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 13/03/2026 between Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers in Airtricity League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 37.87% for a win of Sligo Rovers against Shamrock Rovers with odds of 5 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers is 35.42% with odds of 3.8 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 26.71% chance ⭐ for a win of Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers with odds of 1.73 at Melbet.
Sligo Rovers - Shamrock Rovers Prediction and Best Odds:
| Sligo Rovers Shamrock Rovers Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Sligo Rovers wins | 37.87% | 5 at LSbet |
| Under 2.5 | 50.33% | 1.9 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 61.67% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Sligo Rovers/Sligo Rovers | 15.65% | 8.5 at LSbet |
Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Form
Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers's standings in the Airtricity League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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40 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | +14 |
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19 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -12 |
Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
17 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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Sligo Rovers - Shamrock Rovers Key Points
- Shamrock has scored 2+ goals in their only two away games this season.
- Shamrock has scored the joint second-most goals this season (8).
- Sligo has conceded five goals in two home games this season (second-most).
- Shamrock has scored 2+ goals in its last five meetings against Sligo.
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Our Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction
With Shamrock needing all three points to avoid a costly gap at the top early on, we expect a very aggressive showing. And because Sligo are also desperate to climb out of the relegation zone, we're expecting the home side to score one here. If that's the case, The Hoops will need two or more goals to win, and that's what we're banking.
Already, Shamrock has the second-most goals, with half of them coming on the road. The Bit O’ Red themselves have conceded the joint second-most (8), further reinforcing our pick. Hence, our Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers prediction is that Shamrock scores 2+ goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Sligo Rovers Shamrock Rovers
| Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Sligo Rovers wins | 5 | 5 | 0% |
| Draw | 3.8 | 3.8 | 0% |
| Shamrock Rovers wins | 1.65 | 1.73 | +4.8% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Sligo Rovers is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have not changed since opening
- The probability of this result was 20.0% and is now 20.0% (0.0%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
