Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: match preview
Shamrock Rovers host Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division (Regular Season - 35) at Tallaght Stadium on Friday 23 October, kick-off 20:00.
Form guide
Shamrock Rovers have won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 of their last 5 league games, averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded. Sligo Rovers have won 0, drawn 1 and lost 4 of their last 5 league games, averaging 0.6 goals scored and 2.4 conceded. At home this season Shamrock Rovers have 13 wins from 17 games, while Sligo Rovers have won 2 of 17 games on the road.
Goals outlook
Our goal model expects about 1.95 goals for Shamrock Rovers and 0.93 for Sligo Rovers, 2.88 in total. That gives over 1.5 goals a 78% chance, over 2.5 55% and both teams to score 52%. The single most likely score is 1-0.
Head to head
In their last 10 meetings, Shamrock Rovers won 5, Sligo Rovers won 4 and 1 ended level, with 2.9 goals per game and both teams scoring in 5.
Our verdict
Our main pick is Football Betting Tips | Eketips (Home Win) at 89% confidence, priced at 1.12. The model also leans towards 1X (86%), Home DNB (80%), Over 1.5 (78%).
Key facts
- Win probabilities: Shamrock Rovers 53%, draw 33%, Sligo Rovers 14%.
- Expected goals: 1.95 vs 0.93.
- Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 of the last 10 meetings.
- Shamrock Rovers have 11 clean sheets this season; Sligo Rovers have 6.
- API-Football model advice: Winner : Shamrock Rovers.
See more Premier Division numbers on the league statistics page, or read our guides on how our confidence ratings work.