Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Sligo Rovers welcome Shamrock Rovers to Showgrounds for a Premier Division fixture on Friday 13 March (21:00 WAT). In the table, Sligo Rovers are 10th, in the drop zone, on 25 points after 36 matches; Shamrock Rovers are 1st (leading the league) with 68. There are 43 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Shamrock Rovers, last 5: DWLDW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Shelbourne, away. Goals for and against: 1.6 scored, 1.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sligo Rovers 0.9 xG, Shamrock Rovers 1.8 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 53%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sligo Rovers 18%, draw 24%, Shamrock Rovers 59%.
Lower-risk option: Shamrock Rovers or draw (82%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sligo Rovers 1–1 Shamrock Rovers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sligo Rovers18%fair 5.66 · @5.25
Draw24%fair 4.20 · @3.70
Shamrock Rovers59%fair 1.71 · @1.64
2.75Expected goals
0.94Sligo Rovers xG
1.81Shamrock Rovers xG
53%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–112%
1–111%
0–210%
1–210%
0–06%
0–36%
From our goals model: Sligo Rovers 0.9 – 1.8 Shamrock Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Shamrock Rovers to win✓
59%
1.71
1.64
Double chance
Shamrock Rovers or draw✓
82%
1.21
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.89
1.85
Draw no bet
Shamrock Rovers (draw no bet)✓
77%
1.30
–
Asian handicap
Sligo Rovers +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
67%
1.50
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.98
1.93
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.17
1.10
First team to score
Shamrock Rovers to score first✓
62%
1.62
–
Half-time result
Shamrock Rovers ahead at half-time✓
42%
2.40
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Shamrock Rovers / FT Shamrock Rovers✓
36%
2.78
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.16
–
Recent results
Sligo Rovers – last 2
LD
27 Feb
@ Galway United
0–1
L
20 Feb
@ Waterford
0–0
D
0.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Shamrock Rovers – last 5
DWLDW
9 Mar
@ Shelbourne
2–2
D
6 Mar
vs Derry City
1–0
W
27 Feb
@ Bohemians
2–3
L
23 Feb
vs Dundalk
1–1
D
20 Feb
vs St Patrick's Athl.
2–0
W
1.6Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
60%Both scored
40%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers.
What is the prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
On our numbers Sligo Rovers have a 18% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Shamrock Rovers 59%.
How many goals will there be in Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our predicted score is Sligo Rovers 1–1 Shamrock Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 13 March 2026 at 21:00 (West Africa Time) at Showgrounds.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
