Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
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Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 23/10 (Friday) at Tallaght Stadium, 20:00 (UK time).
Read the Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Shamrock Rovers Win
Last updated on 21-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Shamrock Rovers the side to beat, with roughly 84% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premier Division odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Shamrock Rovers Preview
Shamrock Rovers reach this fixture 34 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Hoops stand:
In this competition
19 won, 8 drawn, 7 lost
1.91 points per game
54 scored, at 1.59 a game
35 conceded, at 1.03 a game
Hoops, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Graham Burke, 2 goals
Most assists: Dylan Watts, 2 assists
Recent results — Shamrock Rovers
16/10/2026 14:45
12/10/2026 15:00
08/10/2026 15:00
18/09/2026 15:00
11/09/2026 15:00
Sligo Rovers: how they are travelling
Sligo Rovers come in 34 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Sligo Rovers have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 9 drawn, 20 lost
0.71 points per game
26 scored, at 0.76 a game
60 conceded, at 1.76 a game
Sligo Rovers, season-wide
5 won, 9 drawn, 20 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Cian Kavanagh, 6 goals
Most assists: William Fitzgerald, 5 assists
Recent results — Sligo Rovers
17/10/2026 14:45
09/10/2026 14:45
19/09/2026 14:45
14/09/2026 14:45
11/09/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Shamrock Rovers
Recent meetings have tended to go Shamrock Rovers's way against Sligo Rovers.
From 49 match(es):
Shamrock Rovers: 26 win(s)
Sligo Rovers: 10 win(s)
Drawn: 13
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers prediction.
Form comparison Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Shamrock Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
L
|
1.91 |
| Home |
W
W
W
D
W
|
2.47 |
| Away |
L
L
D
D
W
|
1.35 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 76% | 35% |
| Goals | 2.62 | 2.82 | 2.41 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 1.94 | 1.24 |
| Conceded | 1.03 | 0.88 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 65% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 35% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 6% | 35% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.59 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.23 | 1.21 |
Away Team
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
L
|
0.71 |
| Home |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.88 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
L
|
0.53 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 15% | 18% | 12% |
| Goals | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Scored | 0.76 | 0.94 | 0.59 |
| Conceded | 1.76 | 1.59 | 1.94 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 53% | 41% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 24% | 12% |
| Failed To Score | 47% | 35% | 59% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.09 | 1.22 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
2.08 | 1.85 | 2.31 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers
Match: Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 23/10/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue: Tallaght Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Rovers vs Sligo Rovers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.68
League: 2.79
Both Teams to Score
53%
League: 61%
Over 1.5+
74%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 52%
Cards
4.35
League: 4.38
Corners
8.53
League: 10.32
Home Team
Shamrock Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
L
|
1.91 |
| Home |
W
W
W
D
W
|
2.47 |
| Away |
L
L
D
D
W
|
1.35 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 76% | 35% |
| Goals | 2.62 | 2.82 | 2.41 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 1.94 | 1.24 |
| Conceded | 1.03 | 0.88 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 65% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 35% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 6% | 35% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.59 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.23 | 1.21 |
Away Team
Sligo Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
L
|
0.71 |
| Home |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.88 |
| Away |
W
L
L
L
L
|
0.53 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 15% | 18% | 12% |
| Goals | 2.53 | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Scored | 0.76 | 0.94 | 0.59 |
| Conceded | 1.76 | 1.59 | 1.94 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 53% | 41% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 24% | 12% |
| Failed To Score | 47% | 35% | 59% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.09 | 1.22 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
2.08 | 1.85 | 2.31 |
Corners
8.79 / Match
+30% Corners / Match
Sligo Rovers received +30% more corners than Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division
11.44 / Match
Galway United
(9)
Bohemians
(3)
Drogheda United
(6)
Waterford
(7)
St Patrick's Athl.
(6)
Shelbourne
(5)
Derry City
(5)(1)
Dundalk
(6)
Shelbourne
(4)
St Patrick's Athl.
(8)
Galway United
(7)
Drogheda United
(4)
Bohemians
(6)
Waterford
Cards
2.5 / Match
+29% Cards / Match
Shamrock Rovers received +29% more cards than Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division
1.94 / Match
Galway United
(3)
Bohemians
(4)
Drogheda United
(3)
Waterford
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Shelbourne
(1)
Derry City
(4)(2)
Dundalk
(2)
Shelbourne
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Galway United
(2)
Drogheda United
(3)
Bohemians
(0)
Waterford
Goals Scored
1.59 / Match
+109%
Shamrock Rovers is +109% better in terms of goals scored
0.76 / Match
Galway United
(0)
Bohemians
(2)
Drogheda United
(3)
Waterford
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Shelbourne
(0)
Derry City
(3)(1)
Dundalk
(1)
Shelbourne
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Galway United
(0)
Drogheda United
(0)
Bohemians
(0)
Waterford
Goals Conceded
1.03 / Match
+41%
Sligo Rovers condeded +41% more goals than Shamrock Rovers
1.76 / Match
Galway United
(2)
Bohemians
(1)
Drogheda United
(1)
Waterford
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Shelbourne
(0)
Derry City
(3)(1)
Dundalk
(5)
Shelbourne
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Galway United
(2)
Drogheda United
(3)
Bohemians
(0)
Waterford
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 54 | 35 | 19 | 65 | 1.91 |
| 2 |
Bohemians
|
34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 60 | 41 | 19 | 62 | 1.82 |
| 3 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 53 | 28 | 25 | 59 | 1.74 |
| 4 |
Shelbourne
|
34 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 49 | 47 | 2 | 46 | 1.35 |
| 5 |
Derry City
|
34 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 46 | 44 | 2 | 44 | 1.29 |
| 6 |
Dundalk
|
34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 51 | 56 | -5 | 42 | 1.24 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 46 | 51 | -5 | 41 | 1.21 |
| 8 |
Waterford
|
34 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 48 | 58 | -10 | 37 | 1.09 |
| 9 |
Drogheda United
|
34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 41 | 54 | -13 | 37 | 1.09 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
34 | 5 | 9 | 20 | 26 | 60 | -34 | 24 | 0.71 |
Odds
