Prediction for match Shamrock Rovers — Sligo Rovers

Match Odds and Outcome Probabilities

On Friday, May 22nd, in the Irish Premier Division, Shamrock Rovers will face Sligo Rovers. The odds for the main outcomes are as follows: a win for Shamrock Rovers is at 1.33, a draw is at 5.00, and a win for Sligo Rovers is at 8.60. In terms of probabilities: Shamrock Rovers have a 70.39% chance, a draw is at 18.72%, and Sligo Rovers have a 10.89% chance. Shamrock Rovers are considered the favorites, but the odds for under 2.5 goals at 2.07 deserve attention, considering the teams' statistics.

Team Performance and Statistics

In their last five matches, Shamrock Rovers have gained 9 points: victories against Galway United (3-1), Drogheda United (4-1), and Waterford (1-0), along with losses to Dundalk (0-1) and Derry City (0-1). Shamrock Rovers have an average ball possession of 66.4%, 2 yellow cards, 10 fouls, and 0.6 offsides per game. Sligo Rovers, in the same period, have achieved one victory (Dundalk 2-0), two draws (Shelbourne 0-0, St Patrick's Athletic 1-1), and two losses (Galway United 1-4, Drogheda United 0-1). Sligo Rovers average 48.8% ball possession, 1 yellow card, 6.8 fouls, and 1.4 offsides per game. In their last head-to-head on March 13, 2026, Sligo Rovers lost to Shamrock Rovers 0-2.

Goals Statistics

In their last five matches, Shamrock Rovers have an average total goals of 2.4, scoring 1.6 and conceding 0.8. Sligo Rovers have an average total goals of 2, scoring 0.8 and conceding 1.2. For over 2.5 goals: Shamrock Rovers have 2 out of 5, while Sligo Rovers have only 1 out of 5. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred twice for each team, while in the second half, it was 2 out of 5 for Shamrock Rovers and 1 out of 5 for Sligo Rovers. Shamrock Rovers most frequently score between 16-30 minutes (38%), and Sligo Rovers in the first 15 minutes (40%). In terms of goals conceded: Shamrock Rovers have four equal intervals at 25% (0-15, 16-30, 46-60, 61-75), while Sligo Rovers have two intervals at 40% (0-15 and 61-75). Overall, both teams tend to play low-scoring games: Shamrock Rovers have only 2 out of 5 for over 2.5, and Sligo Rovers 1 out of 5, with average goals not exceeding 2.4. This makes the under 2.5 goals bet at 2.07 a logical choice.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Shamrock Rovers average 5.2 corners per game, while Sligo Rovers average 4.4. In the last 5 matches, Shamrock Rovers did not have any over 9.5 corners, while Sligo Rovers had 5 out of 5 over 9.5. The line is set at 9.5 corners: over 9.5 is at 1.72, under 9.5 at 2.01. Based on this data, betting on over 9.5 corners seems justified, especially considering Sligo Rovers' frequency of over 9.5. Regarding corners victory, the averages are close, but Shamrock Rovers are slightly ahead in the number of corners taken.