Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Sep 2026

Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Shamrock To Win @ -120

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Shamrock look like a spot of value at -120 when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. The home team should be able to deliver a victory against Shelbourne based on the information available.

Read our in-depth Shamrock vs Shelbourne betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne Preview

Shamrock Rovers meet Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 4 September.

Shamrock Rovers drew away from home in their last game. A 3-3 scoreline was played out against Derry City at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Stephen Bradley's side had most of the ball enjoying 55% possession and four shots on target, while Michael Noonan, Graham Burke and Dylan Watts each scored one goal.

Shelbourne played Galway United away from home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Eamonn Deacy Park. The Drumcondra club enjoyed 56% possession and recorded six shots on goal, while James Norris found the net.

H2H: Shels Overcame Shamrock in Last Meeting

It was a 2-1 home win for Shels at Tolka Park when they last played Shamrock. The previous 10 H2H games have resulted in four draws and three wins apiece.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Shamrock Rovers	34	19	8	7	54	35	19	54:35	65
4	Shelbourne	34	11	13	10	49	47	2	49:47	46

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Rovers have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts. The Hoops have averaged 64.7% possession and 4.1 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 3.6 corners from 3.9 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts.

Top goalscorer is Michael Noonan on 4 goals, while Graham Burke and Dylan Watts have both bagged 3. Dylan Watts has recorded the most assists with 4.

Shels have won 2, lost 3 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.1 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. There’s been an average of 51.4% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts.

Harry Wood got 4 goals, James Norris notched 2, while Daniel Kelly and two other players scored 1. Harry Wood has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Edward McGinty (GK), Lee Grace, Roberto Lopes, Enda Stevens, Tunmise Sobowale, Dylan Watts, Matthew Healy, Jack Byrne, Adam Brennan, Michael Noonan, Graham Burke.

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Eddie Beach (GK), Sean Gannon, Odhran Casey, Kameron Ledwidge, James Norris, Jack Henry-Francis, Jonathan Lunney, Kerr McInroy, Evan Caffrey, Rodrigo Freitas, Daniel Kelly.

Main Match Prediction

Shamrock could land the money in this League of Ireland game and we’ll take this pick with confidence. There are appealing odds of -120 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• Shamrock have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Shamrock have won 13 of their last 18 games at home.
• Shamrock have won 2 consecutive games at home.

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According to the latest odds, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you’re looking for a wager at bigger odds, then Shamrock on the Double Result market could be a way forward. You need them to lead at the halfway stage and then claim a win.

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Correct Score Prediction

Shamrock 1 - 0 Shelbourne

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Shamrock to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +460 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -123

It has now been eight straight Shamrock matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen six of the previous ten Shelbourne games have the same outcome. There’s lots to enjoy about the Total Corners line which looks big and we’d anticipate the teams going under at -123.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Shamrock

Total

7.70 4.10 3.60

Home

8.60 3.90 4.70

Away

7.40 4.40 3.00

Shelbourne

Total

9.00 4.30 4.70

Home

9.20 4.90 4.30

Away

9.50 5.00 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Shamrock Corners

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-112

Shelbourne Corners

Over 3.5

-111

Under 3.5

-128

Most Corners

1

-244

X

+600

2

+210

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Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne 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.

With a 56% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Shamrock Rovers are favourites to prosper in this League of Ireland encounter and they’re available at -130 with the bookies. Shelbourne are the +335 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you think Shamrock can win by two or more goals against Shels, consider them at -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -109. You’ll even win with half your stake if they win by one goal, with the other half refunded.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -132.

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Full-Time Result

1

-130

X

+265

2

+335

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+118

2

+340

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-435

X2

-108

Draw No Bet

1

-357

2

+210

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-109

2 Hcp +0.75

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-120

Over 2.5

-118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-114

Stats: Last 10 League of Ireland matches only.
Shamrock have swerved defeat at Tallaght Stadium in the previous four matches. Stephen Bradley's side have secured eight wins, one draw and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Shelbourne have not won in the past five away matches. The Drumcondra club have five draws, three wins and two losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Shamrock overcame Shels 3-2 when the sides last met at Tallaght Stadium. It has been five Shamrock victories, two Shels wins and three draws in the previous 10 H2H meetings at Tallaght Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shamrock Rovers Home Stats		8-1-1	3.10	2.10	1.00	6	4	7	3
Shelbourne Away Stats		3-5-2	2.50	1.30	1.20	5	5	6	4

• 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 Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

Check the Shamrock vs Shels team news before you place your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups along with timely injury updates.

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