Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 27 June the Premier Division brings Sligo Rovers against Shelbourne at Showgrounds. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Sligo Rovers are 10th, in the drop zone, on 25 points after 36 matches; Shelbourne are 4th (among the top four) with 49. There are 24 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Sligo Rovers, last 5: LLLWD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to St Patrick's Athl., away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Shelbourne, last 5: LDWDD Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Bohemians, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Shelbourne, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.8 for Sligo Rovers.
Head to head
When they last met (8 May 2026) it ended Shelbourne 0–0 Sligo Rovers.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sligo Rovers 1.0 xG, Shelbourne 1.8 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 50%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sligo Rovers 19%, draw 24%, Shelbourne 58%.
Lower-risk option: Shelbourne or draw (81%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (50%) at 1.83.
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 Shelbourne. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sligo Rovers19%fair 5.28 · @4.60
Draw24%fair 4.25 · @3.60
Shelbourne58%fair 1.74 · @1.74
2.78Expected goals
0.99Sligo Rovers xG
1.79Shelbourne xG
50%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–111%
1–111%
0–210%
1–210%
0–06%
1–06%
From our goals model: Sligo Rovers 1.0 – 1.8 Shelbourne expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne?
On our numbers Sligo Rovers have a 19% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Shelbourne 58%.
How many goals will there be in Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Our predicted score is Sligo Rovers 1–1 Shelbourne, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne (Premier Division) kicks off on Saturday 27 June 2026 at 19:45 (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.
