Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers Prediction
Ireland · Regular Season - 33
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Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers: the result in context
Shelbourne beat Sligo Rovers 5-1 in the Premier Division on 9 Oct 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Their 10 previous meetings averaged 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 6 of them. Shelbourne tend to win more corners, 5.2 a game to 3.2 for Sligo Rovers.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Lineups
Shelbourne
Avg ratingAvg rating
19E. Beach
16O. Casey
17D. Kelly
4K. Ledwidge
25M. Mbeng
21J. Henry-Francis
23K. McInroy
18J. Barry Norris
22S. Moore
11M. Odubeko
27E. Caffrey
1L. John Hughes
51A. Gabbidon
52G. McElroy
16C. McHugh
3S. Stewart
6L. Young
10A. Meekison
14J. McManus
7J. Shorrock
41K. WooleryShelbourne Substitutes
Sligo Rovers Substitutes
Match Stats
ShelbourneSligo Rovers Team Comparison
ShelbourneSligo RoversAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Shelbourne- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (2 vs 0.3 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Sligo Rovers- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Shelbourne5Wins · 50%2Wins · 20%Previous meetings
27/06/2026Sligo RoversShelbourne08/05/2026ShelbourneSligo Rovers21/03/2026Sligo RoversShelbourne17/10/2025ShelbourneSligo Rovers02/08/2025Sligo RoversShelbourne23/05/2025ShelbourneSligo Rovers28/03/2025Sligo RoversShelbourne27/09/2024ShelbourneSligo Rovers10/08/2024Sligo RoversShelbourne31/05/2024ShelbourneSligo RoversRecent Form
Shelbourne
Galway UnitedShelbourne
DundalkShelbourneShelbourne
Drogheda UnitedShelbourne
Derry City
Shamrock RoversShelbourneGalway UnitedShelbourneShelbourne
AjaxShelbourne
St Patrick's Athl.AjaxShelbourne
WaterfordShelbourneSligo RoversSligo RoversSt Patrick's Athl.Sligo RoversGalway UnitedDrogheda UnitedSligo RoversWaterfordSligo Rovers
BohemiansSligo RoversSligo RoversWaterfordSligo Rovers
KerryDerry CitySligo RoversDundalkSligo RoversSligo RoversDrogheda UnitedLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 35 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 58:35 | +23 | 68 | WLWWW |
| 2 | Bohemians | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 60:42 | +18 | 62 | LWLWW |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 35 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 53:28 | +25 | 60 | DLLWW |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 50:47 | +3 | 49 | WWWDW |
| 5 | Derry City | 35 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 48:45 | +3 | 47 | WWLWD |
| 6 | Galway United | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 46:51 | -5 | 42 | DLWDL |
| 7 | Dundalk | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 52:58 | -6 | 42 | LDLLL |
| 8 | Waterford | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 51:59 | -8 | 40 | WWLLD |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 42:57 | -15 | 37 | LWLLW |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 35 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 26:64 | -38 | 24 | LDLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 35 | 58:35 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 35 | 60:42 | 62 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 35 | 53:28 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 35 | 50:47 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City | 35 | 48:45 | 47 |
| 6 | Galway United | 35 | 46:51 | 42 |
| 7 | Dundalk | 35 | 52:58 | 42 |
| 8 | Waterford | 35 | 51:59 | 40 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 35 | 42:57 | 37 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 35 | 26:64 | 24 |
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About the Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers forecast
The forecasts for this Premier Division match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division table
The table shows a wide gap: Shelbourne are 4th in the Premier Division, while Sligo Rovers sit 10th, 25 points behind. League goal record so far: Shelbourne 50-47, Sligo Rovers 26-64. The full standings are on the Premier Division Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.