Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Apr 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians

League of Ireland leaders Shamrock Rovers square off against third-placed Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 17 April.

Shamrock and Bohemians could be set for a low-scoring encounter. We will therefore head to the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be backed at an eye-catching price of -147.

Shamrock Rovers have enjoyed three League of Ireland home wins on the bounce. Their last victory was a 1-0 away win at Richmond Park against St Patrick's Athletic. The Tallaght club boasted 59% possession and recorded six shots on target, with Jack Byrne scoring the winner nine minutes into the contest.

Bohemians lost when last in action. In a home game at Dalymount Park, they were turned over 2-1 by Sligo Rovers. Alan Reynolds' side had five shots on goal and enjoyed 71% possession, while Zane Myers found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Bohs and Shamrock saw the former triumph at home. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Dalymount Park. The 10 H2H games most recently played have featured five Bohs wins, one draw and four victories for Shamrock.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Shamrock Rovers	12	7	4	1	19	10	9	19:10	25
4	Bohemians	12	5	5	2	14	8	6	14:8	20

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5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. Rovers have had 60.1% possession and 4.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 3.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Graham Burke has found the net 3 times, with Roberto Lopes, Daniel Grant, Aaron Greene and Dylan Watts scoring 2 each. Jack Byrne is the leading assists maker with 3.

Bohs have won 5, lost 1 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.3 goals from 15.7 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal. The Gypsies average 59.4% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against them, while conceding 0.6 goals from 8.4 attempts and 2.2 shots on goal.

Colm Whelan is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Patrick Hickey on 2, with Zane Myers and two others bagging 1. Markuss Strods has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Edward McGinty (GK), Tunmise Sobowale, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Jake Mulraney, Jack Byrne, John O'Sullivan, Daniel Grant, Victor Ozhianvuna, Graham Burke, Michael Noonan.

Bohemians confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Kacper Chorazka (GK), Darragh Power, Patrick Hickey, Sam Todd, Senan Mullen, Dawson Devoy, Jordan Flores, Zane Myers, Ross Tierney, Dayle Rooney, Douglas James-Taylor.

Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

We don’t think the net will bulge too many times in this League of Ireland game. For this reason, we’re backing Under 2.5 Goals and this selection is attractively priced at -147.

The League of Ireland experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Shamrock games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Shamrock games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Bohemians games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bohemians games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 19 Bohemians games on the road.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 59.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you’re searching for a bigger price, then one option is to back Under 2.5 Goals as part of a Total Goals & Both Teams to Score bet. Combining this pick with BTTS No generates bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Shamrock 1 - 1 Bohemians

There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +410 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -114

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in eight consecutive Shamrock matches. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back the teams to go under the Total Corners line at a price of -114.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Shamrock

Total

7.90 4.90 3.00

Home

7.40 4.40 3.00

Away

7.90 4.80 3.10

Bohemians

Total

9.80 5.90 3.90

Home

9.40 5.70 3.70

Away

9.60 5.00 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-149

Shamrock Corners

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+105

Bohemians Corners

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

-103

Most Corners

1

-167

X

+575

2

+150

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Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Shamrock Rovers are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this League of Ireland encounter. The +130 for them coming out on top suggests a 43% probability based on their latest betting odds. If you want to back the outsider, Bohemians are available at +220.

There are various ways to back Shamrock and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s -110 currently available that they beat Bohs and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. A viable alternative is betting the BTTS market and opting for the -161 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+195

2

+220

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

-110

2

+285

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-303

X2

-189

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+116

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-110

2 Hcp +0.25

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-222

Over 2.5

+150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+107

No

-161

Shamrock have managed three consecutive victories at Tallaght Stadium. Rovers have recorded six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Bohemians have gone unbeaten away in the last six games. The Gypsies have recorded four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Shamrock beat Bohs 2-1 when they last met at Tallaght Stadium. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H matches at Tallaght Stadium involve eight wins for Shamrock, one draw and one victory for Bohs.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shamrock Rovers Home Stats		6-1-3	2.50	1.50	1.00	4	6	5	5
Bohemians Away Stats		4-4-2	2.00	1.30	0.70	4	6	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians Lineups & Team News

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