Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓51% · @1.67
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗16% · fair 6.12
Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 23 October the Premier Division brings Shamrock Rovers against Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium. Kick-off: 20:00 WAT. In the table, Shamrock Rovers are 1st, leading the league, on 68 points after 36 matches; Sligo Rovers are 10th (in the drop zone) with 25. There are 43 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Shamrock Rovers, last 5: LWWWL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Galway United, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Sligo Rovers, last 5: DLLLL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Dundalk, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Momentum favours Shamrock Rovers, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.2 for Sligo Rovers.
Head to head
When they last met (3 Jul 2026) it ended Sligo Rovers 1–2 Shamrock Rovers. The last 3 head-to-heads: Shamrock Rovers 2 wins, Sligo Rovers 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 2.7 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shamrock Rovers 2.1 xG, Sligo Rovers 0.5 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 47%, GG 49%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shamrock Rovers 76%, draw 14%, Sligo Rovers 10%.
GG/NG: NG (51%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Not both teams to score (51%, odds 1.67). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shamrock Rovers 2–0 Sligo Rovers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shamrock Rovers76%fair 1.32 · @1.14
Draw14%fair 6.94 · @7.50
Sligo Rovers10%fair 10.39 · @17.00
2.57Expected goals
2.07Shamrock Rovers xG
0.50Sligo Rovers xG
49%Both score
47%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–016%
1–016%
3–011%
2–18%
1–18%
0–08%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 2.1 – 0.5 Sligo Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
Our pick is Not both teams to score with a 51% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 76% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Sligo Rovers 10%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 2–0 Sligo Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 23 October 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.
