Very strong pick · fair odds 1.17 · bookmaker 1.20
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1.20Odds
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Value bet: Shamrock Rovers to win @ 1.82 – our chance 64% vs 55% implied by the price (edge +17%). Bigger price, more risk.
Picks by market
ResultShamrock Rovers to win64% · @1.82
Double chanceShamrock Rovers or draw85% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score51% · @1.93
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals75% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–19% · fair 10.63
Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Shelbourne travel to face Shamrock Rovers on Friday 21 August in the Premier Division, with Tallaght Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 20:00 WAT. In the table, Shamrock Rovers are 1st, leading the league, on 68 points after 36 matches; Shelbourne are 4th (among the top four) with 49. There are 19 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Shamrock Rovers, last 5: DDLWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with KuPS, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Shelbourne, last 5: DLLLL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Ajax, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Shamrock Rovers, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.7 for Shelbourne.
Head to head
When they last met (12 Jun 2026) it ended Shelbourne 2–1 Shamrock Rovers. The last 3 head-to-heads: Shamrock Rovers 1 win, Shelbourne 1, draws 1. Those games averaged 4.0 goals and saw GG land 3 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shamrock Rovers 1.8 xG, Shelbourne 0.7 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 51%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shamrock Rovers 64%, draw 21%, Shelbourne 15%.
Lower-risk option: Shamrock Rovers or draw (85%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 1.93.
Price worth noting: Shamrock Rovers to win @1.82 – the bookmaker implies 55%, our ratings say 64%.
Betarazi verdict
Our call: Shamrock Rovers or draw (85%, odds 1.20 – longer than our fair 1.17, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Shelbourne. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shamrock Rovers64%fair 1.55 · @1.82
Draw21%fair 4.84 · @3.40
Shelbourne15%fair 6.72 · @4.50
2.54Expected goals
1.82Shamrock Rovers xG
0.72Shelbourne xG
51%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
2–013%
1–110%
2–19%
3–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 1.8 – 0.7 Shelbourne expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Our pick is Shamrock Rovers or draw with a 85% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Shelbourne 15%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Shelbourne, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 21 August 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.
