Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Friday 3 July: Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division, played at Showgrounds. In the table, Sligo Rovers are 10th, in the drop zone, on 25 points after 36 matches; Shamrock Rovers are 1st (leading the league) with 68. There are 43 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Sligo Rovers, last 5: DLLLW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Shelbourne, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Shamrock Rovers, last 5: WWDWL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Hibernian, at home. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Shamrock Rovers, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.8 for Sligo Rovers.
Head to head
When they last met (22 May 2026) it ended Shamrock Rovers 1–2 Sligo Rovers. The last 2 head-to-heads: Sligo Rovers 1 win, Shamrock Rovers 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 2.5 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sligo Rovers 0.9 xG, Shamrock Rovers 1.8 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sligo Rovers 17%, draw 22%, Shamrock Rovers 61%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sligo Rovers 0–2 Shamrock Rovers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sligo Rovers17%fair 6.02 · @5.90
Draw22%fair 4.51 · @3.95
Shamrock Rovers61%fair 1.63 · @1.55
2.77Expected goals
0.92Sligo Rovers xG
1.85Shamrock Rovers xG
54%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–112%
0–211%
1–111%
1–210%
0–37%
0–06%
From our goals model: Sligo Rovers 0.9 – 1.8 Shamrock Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
On our numbers Sligo Rovers have a 17% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Shamrock Rovers 61%.
How many goals will there be in Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our predicted score is Sligo Rovers 0–2 Shamrock Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 3 July 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.
