Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers face each other in an official match of the 2025 Premier Division season. The game takes place at Tolka Park on Friday, 17/10/2025, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers

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Over 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Shelbourne to win the 1st half

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Shelbourne is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Sligo Rovers, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping Shelbourne to win the first half in the half-time market.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

This matchup between Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.

Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 3.99 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.

Shelbourne preview

Shelbourne comes into the match having played 33 games in the Premier Division so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 13 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.58 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.

Shelbourne's attack has scored 10 goals during this period. Out of this total, 42 goals were scored in the Premier Division, averaging 1.27 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.11.

The offense system of Shelbourne is led by Harry Wood as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Evan Caffrey, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 34 goals with an average of 1.03 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 10 goals conceded in 9 matches, resulting in an average of 1.11.

Sligo Rovers preview

On the other hand, Sligo Rovers comes into the match having played 33 games in the Premier Division so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 7 draws, and 16 losses, with an average of 1.12 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 7 draws, and 16 losses.

Sligo Rovers's attack has scored 38 goals during this period. Out of this total, 38 goals were scored in the Premier Division, averaging 1.15 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.15.

The offense system of Sligo Rovers is led by Owen Elding as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, William Fitzgerald, who has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 49 goals with an average of 1.48 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 49 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.48.

Head to head: Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers 

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Home Team

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Shelbourne

Republic of Ireland - Premier Division

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W L D

1.58

Home W W D W L

1.63

Away W W L D W

1.53

Away Team

Sligo Rovers Team Logo

Sligo Rovers

Republic of Ireland - Premier Division

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W D D

1.12

Home W D D L W

1.18

Away L W W L W

1.06

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