Value bet: Bohemians to win @ 3.40 – our chance 31% vs 29% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultShamrock Rovers to win ✓42% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓73% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · @1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 11.59
Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 17 April the Premier Division brings Shamrock Rovers against Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium. Kick-off: 20:00 WAT. In the table, Shamrock Rovers are 1st, leading the league, on 68 points after 36 matches; Bohemians are 2nd (among the top four) with 65. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Shamrock Rovers, last 5: WWDWD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over St Patrick's Athl., away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Bohemians, last 5: LDDDD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Sligo Rovers, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Shamrock Rovers, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.2 for Bohemians.
Head to head
When they last met (27 Feb 2026) it ended Bohemians 3–2 Shamrock Rovers.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shamrock Rovers 1.4 xG, Bohemians 1.2 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 53%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shamrock Rovers 42%, draw 27%, Bohemians 31%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.95.
Price worth noting: Bohemians to win @3.40 – the bookmaker implies 29%, our ratings say 31%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (77%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shamrock Rovers 1–1 Bohemians. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shamrock Rovers42%fair 2.38 · @2.25
Draw27%fair 3.76 · @3.00
Bohemians31%fair 3.19 · @3.40
2.52Expected goals
1.36Shamrock Rovers xG
1.16Bohemians xG
53%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–011%
0–19%
2–19%
0–08%
2–07%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 1.4 – 1.2 Bohemians expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Bohemians 31%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians?
Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 1–1 Bohemians, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians?
Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 17 April 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Tallaght Stadium.
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.
