Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 4–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
On 23 October 2026 · 20:00 at Tallaght Stadium (Dublin), Shamrock Rovers take on Sligo Rovers, with A. Hunter in charge. We make Shamrock Rovers (82%) the favourites. Our tip, the probabilities of each outcome, absences and our analysis follow below.
Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Shamrock Rovers lie 1st, having collected 68 points after 36 matches (20W 8D 8L); Sligo Rovers lie 10th, having collected 25 points (5W 10D 21L).
- Head to head. In 31 previous meetings, Shamrock Rovers have taken 17 wins to Sligo Rovers's 6 wins, plus 8 draws; the goal tally stands at 58–26.
What to expect
In our view Shamrock Rovers hold the advantage. We project a 3–1 scoreline, around 4 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 2–0 (13.3%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
With the result at a short price (1.17), the goals markets are also worth considering: Both teams to score: no (odds 1.67), which we give a 57% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 43%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 66%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 31; Shamrock Rovers 17 wins, 8 draws, Sligo Rovers 6 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.7 goals a game on average.
- Our projection is around 4 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 66%.
- Unavailable: Shamrock Rovers 0, Sligo Rovers 0.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Another angle: Under 3.5 goals (probability 55%, top price 1.73). A projection of around 4 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Shamrock Rovers: no absences. Sligo Rovers will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 1.17 | 8.12 | 18.50 |
| Market average | 1.14 | 7.42 | 16.55 |
| Lowest odds | 1.12 | 6.50 | 14.00 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.14 | 1.11 | 83.7% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.44 | 1.41 | 65.8% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.88 | 2.70 | 34.2% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.13 | 2.07 | 45.1% |
| BTTS – yes | 2.20 | 2.17 | 42.7% |
| BTTS – no | 1.67 | 1.62 | 57.3% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 23/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.7%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Shamrock Rovers 2–0 Sligo Rovers, roughly 4 goals in total.
- Table: Shamrock Rovers 1st (68 points), Sligo Rovers 10th (25 points).
- H2H: 31 matches: Shamrock Rovers 17W 8D 6L, goals 58–26.
- Absences: Shamrock Rovers 0, Sligo Rovers 0.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: injuries and missing players
Shamrock Rovers
- No reported absences
Sligo Rovers
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 20-8-8 | 59:38 | 68 |
| 2 |  Bohemians | 36 | 19-8-9 | 63:44 | 65 |
| 3 |  St Patrick's Athletic | 36 | 17-9-10 | 55:31 | 60 |
| 4 |  Shelbourne | 36 | 12-13-11 | 52:50 | 49 |
| 5 |  Derry City | 36 | 11-15-10 | 50:47 | 48 |
| 6 |  Dundalk | 36 | 11-12-13 | 55:59 | 45 |
| 7 |  Waterford | 36 | 10-13-13 | 54:61 | 43 |
| 8 |  Galway United | 36 | 10-12-14 | 46:53 | 42 |
| 9 |  Drogheda United | 36 | 10-10-16 | 44:57 | 40 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 36 | 5-10-21 | 28:66 | 25 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
Shamrock Rovers -2 (Asian handicap) (1.80); Both teams to score: no (1.67).
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
Our estimate gives Shamrock Rovers a 82% chance of winning, the draw 13% and Sligo Rovers 6%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 23 October 2026 at 20:00, venue Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Referee: A. Hunter.
Who will be missing?
Shamrock Rovers: no absences. Sligo Rovers: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 66% (odds 1.44) and under 2.5 goals at 34% (odds 2.88).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 43% (odds 2.20).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 2–0 (13.3%), then 3–0 (12.2%) and 1–0 (9.6%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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