Value bet: Shamrock Rovers to win @ 2.90 – our chance 40% vs 34% implied by the price (edge +17%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultShamrock Rovers to win ✗40% · @2.90
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓70% · @1.50
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗7% · fair 13.37
St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 16 August the FAI Cup brings St Patrick's Athl. against Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park. Kick-off: 14:00 WAT.
Current form
St Patrick's Athl., last 5: WDDWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Shelbourne, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Shamrock Rovers, last 5: LWWDW Their latest outing: 1–5 defeat to Egnatia Rrogozhinë, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (29 May 2026) it ended Shamrock Rovers 1–0 St Patrick's Athl.. The last 3 head-to-heads: St Patrick's Athl. 0 wins, Shamrock Rovers 3, draws 0. Those games averaged 1.3 goals.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give St Patrick's Athl. 2.0 xG, Shamrock Rovers 2.0 xG – a total near 4.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 76% and GG at 70%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – St Patrick's Athl. 37%, draw 23%, Shamrock Rovers 40%.
GG/NG: GG (70%) at 1.50.
Price worth noting: Shamrock Rovers to win @2.90 – the bookmaker implies 34%, our ratings say 40%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (70%, odds 1.50 – longer than our fair 1.43, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: St Patrick's Athl. 1–2 Shamrock Rovers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
St Patrick's Athl.37%fair 2.70 · @2.20
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.20
Shamrock Rovers40%fair 2.48 · @2.90
4.00Expected goals
1.96St Patrick's Athl. xG
2.04Shamrock Rovers xG
70%Both score
76%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–27%
1–17%
2–27%
2–17%
1–35%
2–35%
From our goals model: St Patrick's Athl. 2.0 – 2.0 Shamrock Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers?
On our numbers St Patrick's Athl. have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Shamrock Rovers 40%.
How many goals will there be in St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 76% likely and both teams score 70% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our predicted score is St Patrick's Athl. 1–2 Shamrock Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers?
St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers (FAI Cup) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at Richmond 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.