Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers prediction

Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers face each other on Friday 10.09.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Irish Premier League 2026 match. The game will take place at Shelbourne's home ground, the Tolka Park.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Shelbourne Football Club and Sligo Rovers, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

Shelbourne preview

Shelbourne heads into the match with the following record in the Irish Premier League: in 32 matches, Shelbourne Football Club secured 9 victories, 13 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.25 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Reds's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.

Shelbourne has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 61 goals, of which 42 were scored in the Irish Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.31 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Harry Wood, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Harry Wood has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, Shelbourne has conceded 45 goals in the Irish Premier League (an average of 1.41 per game) and 71 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.42 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Sligo Rovers preview

Sligo Rovers comes into the game with 32 matches played so far in the Irish Premier League. They have secured 5 victories, 8 draws, and 19 losses, maintaining an average of 0.72 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 8 draws, and 19 losses.

Sligo Rovers's attack has been highly effective, scoring 24 goals during this period. Of that total, 24 were netted in the Irish Premier League, with an average of 0.75 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.75.

Sligo Rovers's offensive system is led by Cian Kavanagh, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, William Fitzgerald. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 54 goals with an average of 1.69 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 54 goals in 32 matches, averaging 1.69 per match.

Head to head: Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

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OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.25
  PPG
  0.72
• 28%
  Wins
  16%
• 44%
  First to Score
  25%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.31
  Scored/game
  0.75
• 1.41
  Conceded/game
  1.69
• 1.53
  xG
  1.10
• 1.38
  xGA
  2.04

Trends

• 72%
  Both Score
  44%
• 19%
  Clean Sheet
  19%
• 22%
  Failed to Score
  50%

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