Shamrock vs Sligo Rovers FC Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 22 May 2026
🔊 Shamrock Rovers head into this fixture sitting top of the table, leading their closest rivals both in attacking output and defensive solidity. The team have shown consistent form over the long haul as well as in recent matches. Sligo Rovers, meanwhile, languish down in ninth place, struggling to pick up points and posting a low average goal tally. The contrast between the sides is clear: the hosts are fighting for the title, while the visitors are focused on avoiding relegation.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these teams took place on 13 March 2026 and ended in a 0-2 result. Here’s a comparative breakdown of the key stats from that match (Sligo Rovers were the home side):
- Possession: 54% vs 46%;
- Corners: 1 vs 7;
- Fouls committed: 7 vs 16;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 5;
- Shots on target: 3 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers:
- 59 matches played;
- Home side have claimed 29 wins, while the visitors have 15 victories; 15 games have ended in draws;
- Goals scored: 86 for the hosts, 52 for the away team;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.07; in the second half: 1.27;
- Average total goals per match: 2.34.
Head-to-head statistics Shamrock - Sligo Rovers FC

Shamrock Rovers Team Overview
The team's most recent official fixture took place on in the Premier Division, with Dundalk hosting Shamrock Rovers. The match ended 1-0.
Here are the key stats from the game (Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk):
- Possession: 69% vs 31%;
- Corners: 5 vs 4;
- Fouls committed: 6 vs 13;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 3.
🟢 Shamrock Rovers have won seven of their last ten matches and currently hold a three-point lead over their nearest challengers. Averaging 1.59 goals per game while conceding just 0.82, Rovers showcase a solid defensive foundation paired with enough attacking quality to consistently find the back of the net. Their home form further highlights this attacking efficiency: scoring more than one and a half goals per match over an extended stretch points to a well-structured offensive approach. With the title race heating up, their motivation remains sky-high as they fight to stay on top.
Match Results: Shamrock Rovers

Sligo Rovers Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, facing Sligo Rovers away from home. Galway United came out on top with a convincing 4-1 victory.
Here’s a look at the key stats from that Sligo Rovers vs Galway United clash:
- Possession: 67% vs 33%;
- Corners: 9 vs 6;
- Fouls committed: 8 vs 11;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- Shots on target: 6 vs 5.
🔴 Sligo Rovers have managed just three wins in their last ten outings, suffering four defeats and settling for three draws. The visitors are averaging only 0.71 goals per match this season, while conceding around 1.35 goals per game-a clear sign of their vulnerability at both ends of the pitch, even against some of the league’s less formidable opponents. Their away form is also a concern, as Sligo struggle to consistently pick up points on the road.
Match Results: Sligo Rovers
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 59;
- First half wins at home - 15; away - 3; draws - 10;
- Average first half total: 1.07;
- This season’s home side average 0.69 goals in the first half, while the visitors average 0.37.
First half stats: Shamrock Rovers (home) vs Sligo Rovers (away)
- Matches played in the competition: 8 vs 8;
- Wins: 6 (75%) vs 1 (12.5%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 3 (37.5%);
- Draws: 2 (25%) vs 4 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 1.25 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.13 vs 0.63.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 6 vs 2;
- Losses: 1 vs 3;
- Draws: 3 vs 5;
- Average first half total: 1.4 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.3) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.7).
- Shamrock Rovers have scored in the first half at home in six consecutive matches.
- Shamrock Rovers have scored in the first half at home in five straight Premier Division fixtures.
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Matches played - 59;
- Home wins - 29, Away wins - 15, Draws - 15.
Stats: Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers
- Matches in the competition: 17 vs 17;
- Wins: 10 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 59% vs 24%;
- Losses: 3 vs 9;
- Draws: 4 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 3;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 1 vs 3.
- Shamrock Rovers have claimed victory in 6 of their last 7 home head-to-heads against Sligo Rovers (Premier Division).
- Shamrock Rovers have won 6 of their last 7 home fixtures.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 1.46, Away side - 0.88;
- Overall in head-to-heads - 2.34;
- Both teams have scored: all-time - 24 times; at Shamrock’s ground - 12 times.
Total goals stats: Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers
- In this competition: 2.41 vs 2.06;
- Goals scored per game: 1.59 vs 0.71;
- First half: 0.94 vs 0.47;
- Second half: 0.65 vs 0.24;
- Shamrock Rovers at home - average total: 2;
- Sligo Rovers away - average total: 0.5;
- Last 10 matches: Shamrock (overall - 1.6, at home - 2.2) vs Sligo (overall - 0.9, away - 0.75).
- Shamrock Rovers have scored over 1.5 goals at home in 8 of the last 9 Premier Division meetings with Sligo Rovers.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Matches played - 59;
- Both teams have found the net all-time - 24 times;
- At Shamrock’s ground - 12 times.
Stats: Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers
- Matches in the competition: 17 vs 17;
- BTTS matches this season: 8 vs 6;
- Shamrock Rovers BTTS at home - 4 (50%);
- Sligo Rovers BTTS away - 3 (38%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS games: Shamrock - 6, Sligo - 4;
- Shamrock Rovers BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Sligo Rovers BTTS away - 2 (50%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most common scorelines (current season):
- The most frequent score in the competition: 1-1 (11/84, 13.1%);
- Shamrock Rovers’ most common home results: 1-0, 2-0 (2/8, 25%);
- Sligo Rovers’ most frequent away result: 1-0 (3/8, 37.5%).
Based on statistical models and probability distribution, the top three predicted outcomes are:
1-0 - 14.32% (odds: 6)
2-0 - 12.81% (odds: 6)
2-1 - 9.97% (odds: 8)