Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick's Athl.: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 29 May the Premier Division brings Shamrock Rovers against St Patrick's Athl. at Tallaght Stadium. Kick-off: 20:00 WAT. In the table, Shamrock Rovers are 1st, leading the league, on 68 points after 36 matches; St Patrick's Athl. are 3rd (among the top four) with 60.
Current form
Shamrock Rovers, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Bohemians, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game.
St Patrick's Athl., last 5: DWDDW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Derry City, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Momentum favours Shamrock Rovers, collecting 2.5 points per game to 2.0 for St Patrick's Athl..
Head to head
When they last met (10 Apr 2026) it ended St Patrick's Athl. 0–1 Shamrock Rovers. The last 2 head-to-heads: Shamrock Rovers 2 wins, St Patrick's Athl. 0, draws 0. Those games averaged 1.5 goals.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shamrock Rovers 1.3 xG, St Patrick's Athl. 1.2 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 52%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shamrock Rovers 42%, draw 26%, St Patrick's Athl. 32%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (76%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shamrock Rovers 1–1 St Patrick's Athl.. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shamrock Rovers42%fair 2.40 · @2.28
Draw26%fair 3.79 · @3.25
St Patrick's Athl.32%fair 3.13 · @3.10
2.51Expected goals
1.34Shamrock Rovers xG
1.18St Patrick's Athl. xG
52%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–011%
0–110%
2–19%
0–08%
1–28%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 1.3 – 1.2 St Patrick's Athl. expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick's Athl.?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick's Athl.?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 26% and St Patrick's Athl. 32%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick's Athl.?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick's Athl.?
Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 1–1 St Patrick's Athl., the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick's Athl.?
Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick's Athl. (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 29 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.
