Premier Division
St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Richmond Park
St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 11/09 (Friday) at Richmond Park, 20:00 (UK time).
Read the St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes St Patrick's Athl. the side to beat, with roughly 43% 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.
St Patrick's Athl. Preview
St Patrick's Athl. reach this fixture 29 match into their Premier Division. Here is where St Patrick's Athl. stand:
In this competition
14 won, 8 drawn, 7 lost
1.72 points per game
45 scored, at 1.55 a game
25 conceded, at 0.86 a game
St Patrick's Athl., season-wide
17 won, 9 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ryan Edmondson, 9 goals
Most assists: Aidan Keena, 4 assists
Recent results — St Patrick's Athl.
28/08/2026 14:45
21/08/2026 14:45
09/08/2026 12:00
02/08/2026 12:00
24/07/2026 15:00
Shamrock Rovers: how they are travelling
Shamrock Rovers come in 29 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Hoops have produced:
In this competition
16 won, 8 drawn, 5 lost
1.93 points per game
46 scored, at 1.59 a game
27 conceded, at 0.93 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 — Hoops
04/09/2026 15:00
30/08/2026 11:00
27/08/2026 11:00
20/08/2026 15:00
13/08/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers have generally come out ahead of St Patrick's Athl. in their recent meetings.
From 51 match(es):
Shamrock Rovers: 25 win(s)
St Patrick's Athl.: 13 win(s)
Drawn: 13
That trend is worth factoring into the St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers prediction.
Form comparison St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
St Patrick's Athl.
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
D
D
|
1.72 |
| Home |
L
D
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
D
L
L
|
1.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 60% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.41 | 2.6 | 2.21 |
| Scored | 1.55 | 1.93 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.67 | 1.07 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 40% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 34% | 40% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 34% | 27% | 43% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.92 | 2.17 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.23 | 1.23 |
Away Team
Shamrock Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
D
|
1.93 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.36 |
| Away |
W
D
D
W
W
|
1.53 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 55% | 71% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.47 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 1.79 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 0.93 | 0.79 | 1.07 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 57% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 43% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 7% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.62 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 1.18 | 1.23 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.23 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
👉 Prediction: St Patrick's Athl. win or Draw
Backing the Double Chance market offers a relatively safe bet, and taking St Patrick's Athl. or draw is a strong option here.
With St Patrick's Athl.’s impressive home form, it’s difficult to see them leaving empty-handed against Shamrock Rovers. Given their solid performances at home, they should be more than capable of securing at least a point.
Fixture information - St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers
Match: St Patrick's Athl. vs Shamrock Rovers
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 11/09/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue: Richmond Park
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Stats
The statistics for St Patrick's Athl. vs Rovers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.54
League: 2.75
Both Teams to Score
47%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
70%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
44%
League: 51%
Cards
4.47
League: 4.44
Corners
11.93
League: 10.29
Home Team
St Patrick's Athl.
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
D
D
|
1.72 |
| Home |
L
D
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
W
D
L
L
|
1.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 60% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.41 | 2.6 | 2.21 |
| Scored | 1.55 | 1.93 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.67 | 1.07 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 40% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 34% | 40% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 34% | 27% | 43% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.92 | 2.17 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 1.23 | 1.23 |
Away Team
Shamrock Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
D
D
|
1.93 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.36 |
| Away |
W
D
D
W
W
|
1.53 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 55% | 71% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.52 | 2.57 | 2.47 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 1.79 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 0.93 | 0.79 | 1.07 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 57% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 43% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 7% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.58 | 1.62 | 1.54 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 1.18 | 1.23 |
Corners
10.86 / Match
+28% Corners / Match
St Patrick's Athl. received +28% more corners than Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division
8.51 / Match
Waterford
(8)
Drogheda United
(6)
Shelbourne
(5)
Derry City
(3)
Dundalk
(7)
Waterford
(5)
Galway United
(8)(5)
Shelbourne
(5)
Derry City
(1)
Dundalk
(7)
Drogheda United
(3)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Galway United
(6)
Derry City
Cards
1.59 / Match
+54% Cards / Match
Shamrock Rovers received +54% more cards than St Patrick's Athl. in the Premier Division
2.45 / Match
Waterford
(0)
Drogheda United
(0)
Shelbourne
(4)
Derry City
(3)
Dundalk
(3)
Waterford
(2)
Galway United
(0)(1)
Shelbourne
(4)
Derry City
(5)
Dundalk
(2)
Drogheda United
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
Galway United
(2)
Derry City
Goals Scored
1.55 / Match
+3%
Shamrock Rovers is +3% better in terms of goals scored
1.59 / Match
Waterford
(0)
Drogheda United
(2)
Shelbourne
(2)
Derry City
(1)
Dundalk
(1)
Waterford
(1)
Galway United
(3)(0)
Shelbourne
(3)
Derry City
(3)
Dundalk
(0)
Drogheda United
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(3)
Galway United
(1)
Derry City
Goals Conceded
0.86 / Match
+8%
Shamrock Rovers condeded +8% more goals than St Patrick's Athl.
0.93 / Match
Waterford
(2)
Drogheda United
(0)
Shelbourne
(1)
Derry City
(1)
Dundalk
(1)
Waterford
(1)
Galway United
(0)(0)
Shelbourne
(3)
Derry City
(2)
Dundalk
(0)
Drogheda United
(1)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
Galway United
(1)
Derry City
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 46 | 27 | 19 | 56 | 1.93 |
| 2 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 45 | 25 | 20 | 50 | 1.72 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 50 | 34 | 16 | 50 | 1.72 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 46 | 45 | 1 | 40 | 1.38 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
28 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 37 | 39 | -2 | 36 | 1.29 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
29 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 41 | 40 | 1 | 34 | 1.17 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 36 | 42 | -6 | 34 | 1.21 |
| 8 |
Waterford
|
29 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 39 | 48 | -9 | 32 | 1.1 |
| 9 |
Drogheda United
|
29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 33 | 48 | -15 | 28 | 0.97 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
29 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 48 | -25 | 23 | 0.79 |
Odds
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