Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction
Ireland · Regular Season - 23
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Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers: the result in context
Shamrock Rovers beat Sligo Rovers 2-1 in the Premier Division on 3 Jul 2026. It was in line with recent form: Shamrock Rovers had won 3 of their previous five, compared with 1 for Sligo Rovers.
Their 10 previous meetings averaged 2.6 goals, with both teams scoring in 4 of them. Referee P. McLaughlin averages 5.67 cards a game, 0.61 more than other referees in the same competitions.
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Match Stats
Sligo RoversShamrock Rovers 
Team Comparison
Sligo RoversShamrock RoversAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Sligo Rovers- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (0.7 vs 0.2 in second half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Shamrock Rovers- Leads at half-time in 80% of matches
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (1.3 vs 0.6 in second half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Sligo Rovers4Wins · 40%4Wins · 40%Previous meetings
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Shelbourne
St Patrick's Athl.Sligo Rovers
WaterfordSligo RoversSligo Rovers
BohemiansShamrock RoversSligo RoversSligo Rovers
Galway UnitedShelbourneSligo RoversSligo RoversSt Patrick's Athl.
Drogheda UnitedSligo RoversSligo Rovers
DundalkShamrock RoversShamrock Rovers
HibernianShamrock RoversGalway UnitedShamrock Rovers
Derry CityWaterfordShamrock RoversShelbourneShamrock RoversShamrock RoversSt Patrick's Athl.BohemiansShamrock RoversShamrock RoversSligo RoversDundalkShamrock RoversGalway UnitedShamrock RoversReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
5.67 cards a match, 0.61 more than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (5.06).
Cards come from 33 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 59:38 | +21 | 68 | LWLWW |
| 2 | Bohemians | 36 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 63:44 | +19 | 65 | WLWLW |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 36 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 55:31 | +24 | 60 | LDLLW |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 52:50 | +2 | 49 | LWWWD |
| 5 | Derry City | 36 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 50:47 | +3 | 48 | DWWLW |
| 6 | Dundalk | 36 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 55:59 | -4 | 45 | WLDLL |
| 7 | Waterford | 36 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 54:61 | -7 | 43 | WWWLL |
| 8 | Galway United | 36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 46:53 | -7 | 42 | LDLWD |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 44:57 | -13 | 40 | WLWLL |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 36 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 28:66 | -38 | 25 | DLDLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 59:38 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 36 | 63:44 | 65 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 36 | 55:31 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 36 | 52:50 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City | 36 | 50:47 | 48 |
| 6 | Dundalk | 36 | 55:59 | 45 |
| 7 | Waterford | 36 | 54:61 | 43 |
| 8 | Galway United | 36 | 46:53 | 42 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 36 | 44:57 | 40 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 36 | 28:66 | 25 |
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About the Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock 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.
Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division table
The table shows a wide gap: Shamrock Rovers are 1st in the Premier Division, while Sligo Rovers sit 10th, 43 points behind. League goal record so far: Sligo Rovers 28-66, Shamrock Rovers 59-38. The full standings are on the Premier Division Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Shamrock Rovers have led at half-time in 80% of their recent matches. 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.