Shamrock vs Saint Patr. Prediction
🔊 The clash between Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic promises to be a spectacle. Both teams showcase vibrant attacking football, as reflected in their recent performances. Shamrock Rovers are confidently leading the table, displaying consistent form with efficient finishing. Their motivation to extend their winning streak will drive an aggressive approach. Meanwhile, St Patrick's Athletic will aim to challenge the favorites, having failed to defeat them in their last two encounters. Can the visitors trouble the hosts, or will the home side reaffirm their status as leaders?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 18 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Saint Patrick´s Athletic):
- ball possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Shamrock Rovers and Saint Patrick´s Athletic:
- played 58 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 26, for the away team - 16, draws - 16;
- number of goals - 72 against 63;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.93, in the 2nd half - 1.4;
- average total goals in the match - 2.33.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Shamrock Rovers Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Waterford United, away team - Shamrock Rovers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here's the game statistics (Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United):
- ball possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
Shamrock Rovers, also known as "The Hoops," continue their dominance in the Irish Premier Division, sitting comfortably at the top of the table. The team is noted for their high level of organization and potent attack, consistently scoring over 1.5 goals in nearly every match. Recent fixtures have showcased the team's excellent form: out of ten matches, they've secured six victories, drawn three times, and suffered just one defeat. With a solid defense and an ability to control possession, they exude confidence on home turf.
Match Results: Shamrock Rovers

Saint Patrick´s Athletic Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Saint Patrick´s Athletic, away - Cork City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:2.
Here are the match stats (Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Cork City):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
Not long ago, the team held a top spot in the league standings, but after a run of three defeats in their last five matches, they've slipped to fourth place. St. Patrick's Athletic are capable of surprising their opponents with well-organized counterattacks and a high tempo of play. However, their performance away from home has been less effective-under 3.5 total goals have been scored in nine consecutive away matches for this team, indicating a focus on defense during these games.
Match Results: Saint Patrick´s Athletic
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 58;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 3; number of draws - 20;
- Average first-half total: 0.93;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.5, while the visitors net 0.43.
First-Half Stats: Shamrock Rovers (home) vs Saint Patrick´s Athletic (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Number of wins: 5 (0.63%) vs 3 (0.38%);
- Number of losses: 0 (0%) vs 2 (0.25%);
- Number of draws: 3 (0.38%) vs 3 (0.38%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.38.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 6 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 0 vs 1;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.2) vs 1 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.2).
- Shamrock Rovers scored in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 58;
- home team wins - 26, away team wins - 16, draws - 16.
Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Saint Patrick´s Athletic
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 8 vs 7;
- win percentage: 50% vs 44%;
- losses: 3 vs 5;
- draws: 5 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- losses: 1 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 games against Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division).
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic won with a +1.5 handicap in last 40 games (Premier Division).
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic won with a +1.5 handicap in last 27 games.
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic won with a +1.5 handicap in last 20 away games (Premier Division).
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic won with a +1.5 handicap in last 13 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.24, the guests - 1.09;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 26; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Saint Patrick´s Athletic
- average total in the tournament: 2.63 vs 2.44;
- average total goals scored: 1.69 vs 1.44;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.81 vs 0.81;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.88 vs 0.63;
- Shamrock Rovers: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic: average total away in the tournament - 0.88;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.2 (home - 2.5) vs 1.3 (away - 1).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Shamrock Rovers games against Saint Patrick´s Athletic (Premier Division).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 9 Shamrock Rovers games (Premier Division).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 6 Shamrock Rovers home games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Shamrock Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.75; at home field - 5.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; at home field - 6.17.
Saint Patrick´s Athletic: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.63, away - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; away - 4.33.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.14 (1.07 for home team and 1.07 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.55 (1 for home team and 1.55 for away team).
Shamrock Rovers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.13; at home - 1.88;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; at home - 1.83.
Saint Patrick´s Athletic: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.17.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 58;
- both teams scored all-time - 26 times;
- on the home team’s field - 13 times.
Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Saint Patrick´s Athletic
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Shamrock Rovers at home - 3 (38%);
- number of BTTS matches for Saint Patrick´s Athletic away - 4 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Shamrock Rovers at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Saint Patrick´s Athletic away - 3 (50%).
Editorial Prediction
Shamrock Rovers hold a clear advantage heading into this match, thanks to their current form and league-leading status. So far this season, St Patrick's Athletic have yet to defeat this opponent. In the first round, Shamrock Rovers secured a home victory (1-0), and in the second, the teams played out a high-scoring draw (2-2). As they approach this game, the Hoops are in even more confident form and have every chance to extend their winning streak to four matches in a row. Thus, betting on a Shamrock Rovers victory seems the most reasonable choice, considering the current form and playing style trends of both teams.