Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers

Republic of Ireland - Irish Premier League

Shamrock Rovers

v.s

23 Oct 2026 15:00

Sligo Rovers

Shamrock Rovers are creating the better shooting profile with average 4.97 overall shots and 1.58 xG. Their season scoring average is 1.59 goals per game, so the next major chance is likely to come from their side.

Result Probability

79%
Shamrock Rovers to win
14%
Draw
7%
Sligo Rovers to win

The result market leans toward Shamrock Rovers at 85%. The points profile supports that read: Shamrock Rovers average 2.47 PPG and Sligo Rovers average 0.53 PPG in the comparable split.

Head-to-Head
Shamrock Rovers
7
wins
2
draws
Sligo Rovers
3
wins
50%
BTTS
6/12
92%
OVER 0.5
11/12
92%
OVER 1.5
11/12
75%
OVER 2.5
9/12

Key Statistics

  • Avg. Goals

    Average

    2.68

    League 2.79

  • Over 2.5 Goals

    Average

    50%

    League 52%

  • Both Teams Score

    Below average

    53%

    League 61%

  • Cards

    Average

    4.35

    League 4.38

  • Corners

    Below average

    8.53

    League 10.32

Based on 170 completed matches this season.

Corner volume is the clearest signal here. Sligo Rovers average 11.65 corners in this split, compared with the league benchmark of 10.32, which points to sustained attacking territory.

Over / Under

  • 0.5

    1+ gol

    OVER
    85%
    UNDER
    15%

  • 1.5

    2+ gol

    OVER
    80%
    UNDER
    20%

  • 2.5

    3+ gol

    OVER
    50%
    UNDER
    50%

  • 3.5

    4+ gol

    OVER
    35%
    UNDER
    65%

Based on the whole season for both teams combined

The recent scoring sample is stronger for Over 0.5 at 85% across the last 10 relevant matches. That makes the goal market a top pick for this match.

Team Performance

Shamrock Rovers

Home

LWWWL
VS

Sligo Rovers

Away

DLLLL

Points & Results

  • 1.91
    PPG
    0.71
  • 56%
    Wins
    15%
  • 50%
    First to Score
    26%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 1.59
    Scored/game
    0.76
  • 1.03
    Conceded/game
    1.76
  • 1.58
    xG
    1.09
  • 1.22
    xGA
    2.08

Trends

  • 56%
    Both Score
    47%
  • 32%
    Clean Sheet
    18%

Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: Statistics and Analysis - Irish Premier League 2026

On this page you can check all the key statistics for Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.

This Irish Premier League match will be played on 23/10/2026 (Friday) at 20:00.

The fixture is part of game week 35th of the Irish Premier League season. Shamrock Rovers currently sits in position 1st of the Irish Premier League table. Sligo Rovers occupies position 10th.

Stat Probabilities for Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers

Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:

Both teams to score: our projection puts the chance of both teams scoring in Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers at 53%.

Over 2.5 goals: the combined stats for Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers point to a 50% chance of over 2.5 goals in this match.

Corners against Sligo Rovers: opponents have taken 5 or more corners in 76% of Sligo Rovers's matches.

For our tips built on these numbers, see the Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers prediction page.

Who is the favorite in Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?

According to the latest match odds, Shamrock Rovers is the favorite at 1.22 an implied probability of about 81.97%. The full 1X2 market has Shamrock Rovers at 1.22, the draw at 7.93, and Sligo Rovers at 16.667.

Overall performance in the Irish Premier League

Shamrock Rovers's record so far reads 19W-8D-7L from 34 played a win rate of 56% at 1.91 points per game.

Sligo Rovers stands at 5W-9D-20L from 34 played, winning 15% of their matches at 0.71 points per game.

In their last five, Shamrock Rovers has gone 3W-0D-2L, averaging 1.8 points per game.

Sligo Rovers's last five read 0W-1D-4L, at 0.2 points per game.

At home, Shamrock Rovers has a 76% win rate (13W-3D-1L from 17 played).

On the road, Sligo Rovers has won 12% of their matches (2W-3D-12L from 17 played).

Goal statistics for Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers

In attack, Shamrock Rovers averages 1.59 goals scored per game in the Irish Premier League (54 in total), while conceding 1.03 per game (35 in total).

Sligo Rovers averages 0.76 goals scored per game (26 in total) and 1.76 conceded per game (60 in total).

Shamrock Rovers's top scorer this season is John McGovern, with 10 goals.

For Sligo Rovers, Cian Kavanagh leads the scoring charts with 6 goals this season.

Shamrock Rovers's main creator is John McGovern, with 5 assists.

William Fitzgerald tops the Sligo Rovers assist chart with 5.

More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.

Head-to-head: Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers

Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers have met 12 times in recent years. The record:

  • Shamrock Rovers wins: 7

  • Draws: 2

  • Sligo Rovers wins: 3

Frequently asked questions about Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers

When is Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?

The match will be played on 23/10/2026 (Friday) at 20:00.

What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers?

Across their last 12 meetings the record is 7-2-3 (Shamrock Rovers wins – draws – Sligo Rovers wins).

What was the last match between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers?

The two sides last met on 03/07/2026, and the result was Sligo Rovers 1 vs 2 Shamrock Rovers. Full details: Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers, 03/07/2026.

Who is the favorite in Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?

Shamrock Rovers is the favorite at odds of 1.22, an implied probability of about 81.97%. Shamrock Rovers is priced at 1.22, the draw at 7.93 and Sligo Rovers at 16.667.

Where can I find a Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers prediction?

You can find our full prediction, including in-depth analysis on the Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers prediction page.

Where can I find Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers stats?

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