Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
20:00 WAT, Friday 12 June: Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division, played at Tolka Park. In the table, Shelbourne are 4th, among the top four, on 49 points after 36 matches; Shamrock Rovers are 1st (leading the league) with 68. There are 19 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Shelbourne, last 5: DDWDD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Galway United, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Shamrock Rovers, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over St Patrick's Athl., at home. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Shamrock Rovers, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.7 for Shelbourne.
Head to head
When they last met (6 Apr 2026) it ended Shamrock Rovers 3–2 Shelbourne. The last 2 head-to-heads: Shelbourne 0 wins, Shamrock Rovers 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 4.5 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shelbourne 1.5 xG, Shamrock Rovers 1.4 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shelbourne 38%, draw 25%, Shamrock Rovers 37%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.77.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.35). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shelbourne 1–1 Shamrock Rovers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shelbourne38%fair 2.60 · @2.62
Draw25%fair 4.03 · @3.30
Shamrock Rovers37%fair 2.73 · @2.62
2.84Expected goals
1.46Shelbourne xG
1.38Shamrock Rovers xG
57%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–18%
2–06%
From our goals model: Shelbourne 1.5 – 1.4 Shamrock Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers?
On our numbers Shelbourne have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Shamrock Rovers 37%.
How many goals will there be in Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our predicted score is Shelbourne 1–1 Shamrock Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers?
Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 12 June 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Tolka Park.
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.
