Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Match Analysis
Full analysis and predictions for all markets
| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Home Win |
82.1%
|
1.27 | |
| BTTS | Yes |
62.8%
|
1.80 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 |
55.6%
|
1.43 | |
| Corners O/U | Over 7.5 Corners |
92%
|
2.00 | |
| HT / FT | Home / Home |
-
|
2.00 | |
| Correct Score | 2-1 |
-
|
9.00 |
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Shelbourne
41 matches
Sligo Rovers
39 matches
| Shelbourne | Statistic | Sligo Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Wins | 9 |
| 16 | Draws | 8 |
| 12 | Losses | 22 |
| 63 | Goals For | 37 |
| 59 | Goals Against | 60 |
| 1.54 | Avg Goals Scored | 0.95 |
| 1.44 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.54 |
| 31 | BTTS Yes | 17 |
| 33 | Over 1.5 | 27 |
| 27 | Over 2.5 | 19 |
| 14 | Over 3.5 | 11 |
| 7 | Clean Sheets | 9 |
| 7 | Failed To Score | 17 |
| 3.64 | Shots On Goal | 2.56 |
| 12.28 | Total Shots | 9.28 |
| 4.58 | Corners | 3.75 |
| 47.5% | Ball Possession | 45.9% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
This match looks like a contest between two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Sligo Rovers. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. Sligo Rovers arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly.
Shelbourne sit 6 with 40 points after 32 league matches. Their overall return of 9 wins, 13 draws, and 10 losses with goals at 42:45 reflects poor form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by D. Kelly (4 goals), Harry Wood (3 goals), J. Martin (2 goals), with creative support from Harry Wood (5 assists), D. Kelly (1 assists), J. Martin (1 assists), while defensively they have appeared quite vulnerable. At home, their split return of 3 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses fits a weak split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.
With 23 points from 32 games and a place of 10, Sligo Rovers still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Their record of 5 wins, 8 draws, and 19 losses, together with goals at 24:54, reflects poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Much of their threat comes through C. Kavanagh (4 goals), W. Fitzgerald (3 goals), A. Meekison (2 goals), with creative support from W. Fitzgerald (5 assists), A. Meekison (3 assists), C. Kavanagh (2 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have managed 2 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.
Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Shelbourne won 9 times, Sligo Rovers won 2 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 23:12 from Shelbourne's perspective. 8 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 8 matches, with an average of 2.33 goals per game.
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 52:32 | 20 | 62 |
W
W
L
D
D
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| 2 | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 52:25 | 27 | 59 |
W
W
W
L
W
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| 3 | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 57:38 | 19 | 59 |
W
W
W
W
W
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| 4 |
Shelbourne
Home
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33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 47:46 | 1 | 43 |
W
D
W
L
L
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| 5 | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 45:42 | 3 | 41 |
W
D
W
D
L
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| 6 | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 50:55 | -5 | 41 |
L
L
L
D
W
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| 7 | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 42:48 | -6 | 38 |
D
L
W
L
D
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| 8 | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 44:54 | -10 | 34 |
L
D
D
W
D
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| 9 | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 39:54 | -15 | 34 |
L
L
W
W
L
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| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
Away
|
33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 25:59 | -34 | 23 |
L
L
L
L
L
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