Shamrock vs Shelbourne Prediction
🔊 The upcoming clash between Shamrock and Shelbourne promises to be intriguing both tactically and motivationally. With both teams sitting at the top of the table, their encounter is packed with suspense. Shamrock Rovers showcase strong home form, yet they face a confident Shelbourne on the road. Recent match statistics reveal a variety of outcomes for both sides, adding an extra layer of unpredictability to this showdown.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 09 March 2026 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that match (Shelbourne were the home side):
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 19 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne:
- 36 matches played;
- home team victories - 15, away team wins - 8, draws - 13;
- goals scored - 51 for Shamrock Rovers versus 39 for Shelbourne;
- average goals in the first half - 1.28, in the second half - 1.22;
- average total goals per match - 2.5.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Shamrock Rovers Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Premier Division, featuring Waterford United as the hosts and Shamrock Rovers as the visitors. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United):
- possession: 71% vs 29%;
- corners: 9 vs 0;
- fouls: 11 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
🟢 Shamrock Rovers sit in third place in the league standings, showcasing consistent performances. Over their last five matches, they have secured two wins and drawn three times. The team boasts a balanced attack and defense, averaging 1.44 goals scored per game while conceding just 0.78. Despite the fierce competition in the league, Shamrock manage to maintain their position thanks to a solid defense and an ability to control the tempo of the game.
Match Results: Shamrock Rovers

Shelbourne Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Premier Division, facing Shelbourne away. The game ended with a 2-3 victory for Dundalk.
Here's a breakdown of the match statistics (Shelbourne vs Dundalk):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corners: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
🔴 Shelbourne are currently fifth in the league, known for their reliability on the road, having avoided defeat in 13 of their last 14 away matches in the Premier Division. In their last five games, they have secured two wins, two draws, and suffered one loss. They average 1.7 goals per game while conceding around 1.3 goals per match. Their ability to find the net away from home is remarkable, as they have consistently scored at least one goal in each of their last 14 games.
Match Results: Shelbourne
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Matches played - 36;
- Home wins - 15, Away wins - 8, Draws - 13.
Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne
- Matches in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- Victories: 4 vs 3;
- Win percentage: 44% vs 33%;
- Losses: 1 vs 2;
- Draws: 4 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 4 vs 4.
- Shelbourne cover a +1.5 handicap in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head away games (Premier Division).
- Shelbourne cover a +1.5 handicap in 32 consecutive matches (Premier Division).
- Shelbourne cover a +1.5 handicap in 15 consecutive away matches (Premier Division).
- Shelbourne cover a +1.5 handicap in 12 of their last 14 away games.
- Shelbourne cover a +1.5 handicap in 10 consecutive matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head (average total):
- Home team - 1.42, Away team - 1.08;
- In head-to-head matches - 2.5;
- Both teams scored: overall - 18 times; at home ground - 6 times.
Total Goals Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne
- In the tournament: 2.22 vs 2.78;
- Goals scored: 1.44 vs 1.44;
- In the first half: 0.67 vs 0.56;
- In the second half: 0.78 vs 0.89;
- Shamrock Rovers: at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Shelbourne: away in the tournament - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches: 1.4 (home - 1.4) vs 1.7 (away - 1.5).
- Total over 1.5 goals has occurred in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head games (Premier Division).
- Total over 1.5 goals has occurred in 16 of Shamrock Rovers' last 18 matches.
- Total over 1.5 goals has occurred in 8 of Shamrock Rovers' last 9 home matches.
Corners Prediction
Shamrock Rovers: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.56; at home - 4.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.6; at home - 5.
Shelbourne: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.44, away - 6.25;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; away - 6.25.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Matches played - 36;
- Both teams scored overall - 18 times;
- At home ground - 6 times.
Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne
- Played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- Season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 4 vs 7;
- Shamrock Rovers: BTTS at home - 1 (25%);
- Shelbourne: BTTS away - 3 (75%).
Last 10 matches:
- Matches with BTTS: 5 vs 8;
- Shamrock Rovers: BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Shelbourne: BTTS away - 3 (75%).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Results Statistics (current season):
- Most common score in the tournament: 0-0 (6/45, 13.3%), 1-1 (6/45, 13.3%);
- Shamrock Rovers most frequently finish home matches: 2-0 (2/4, 50%);
- Shelbourne most frequently play away games ending in: 1-2 (2/4, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the top-3 predicted outcomes are:
1-0 - 13.23% (odds: 5.8)
1-1 - 13.22% (odds: 5.2)
0-0 - 10.2% (odds: 7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering current trends, the most likely outcome is that Shelbourne will find the back of the net and avoid a heavy defeat in this match. Four out of the last five head-to-head encounters have ended with both teams scoring. Shelbourne's impressive away form makes them a threat to any home side, even one as formidable as Shamrock Rovers. Therefore, betting on both teams to score (yes) seems like a solid option.