Value bet: Both teams to score @ 2.00 – our chance 54% vs 50% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultShamrock Rovers to win ✗70% · @1.33
Double chanceShamrock Rovers or draw ✗89% · @1.06
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓54% · @2.00
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.51
Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
20:00 WAT, Friday 22 May: Shamrock Rovers v Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division, played at Tallaght Stadium. In the table, Shamrock Rovers are 1st, leading the league, on 68 points after 36 matches; Sligo Rovers are 10th (in the drop zone) with 25. There are 43 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Shamrock Rovers, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Galway United, away. In their own stadium the record reads 4 won, 0 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Sligo Rovers, last 5: DDLWD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Shelbourne, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Shamrock Rovers, collecting 3.0 points per game to 1.0 for Sligo Rovers.
Head to head
When they last met (13 Mar 2026) it ended Sligo Rovers 0–2 Shamrock Rovers.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shamrock Rovers 2.1 xG, Sligo Rovers 0.7 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shamrock Rovers 70%, draw 19%, Sligo Rovers 11%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 2.00.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @2.00 – the bookmaker implies 50%, our ratings say 54%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shamrock Rovers 2–0 Sligo Rovers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shamrock Rovers70%fair 1.42 · @1.33
Draw19%fair 5.24 · @4.80
Sligo Rovers11%fair 9.46 · @9.00
2.83Expected goals
2.10Shamrock Rovers xG
0.73Sligo Rovers xG
54%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–013%
1–012%
2–110%
3–09%
1–19%
3–17%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 2.1 – 0.7 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 Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Sligo Rovers 11%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 54% 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 2.8 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 22 May 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.
