Shamrock Rovers vs St Patricks Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 May 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Shamrock Rovers vs St Patricks

It's a top-of-the-table clash as League of Ireland leaders Shamrock Rovers go head-to-head with second-placed St Patricks at Tallaght Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 29 May.

We’re confident in the chances of Shamrock when they clash with St Patrick's, with our selection appealing on the Full-Time Result market. Take the odds of +125 that the favourites claim a victory.

Shamrock Rovers got the win in their last game. A 2-1 victory occurred on the road at Dalymount Park when meeting Bohemians. The Tallaght outfit had 53% possession and managed six shots on target, while John McGovern and Enda Stevens each scored one goal.

St Patrick's Athletic played Derry City in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at Find Insurance Celtic Park. The Saints managed one shot on goal and had 41% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shamrock have beaten Pats in the last two head-to-head encounters. Away at Richmond Park, the scoreline was 1-0 following a 2-0 home success at Tallaght Stadium. The past 10 H2H games have involved four wins each and two draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Shamrock Rovers	25	15	5	5	40	22	18	40:22	50
3	St Patrick's	24	12	6	6	39	20	19	39:20	42

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Rovers have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Stephen Bradley's team have averaged 60.9% possession and 4.4 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.0 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 12.7 attempts and 4.1 corners.

Graham Burke is the top scorer with 4 goals, while John McGovern has 3 and Michael Noonan 2. John McGovern, Victor Ozhianvuna and Jack Byrne have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Pats have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.7 goals from 14.5 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 53.9% possession, 5.4 corners in their favour and 4.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 9.9 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Ryan Edmondson has top scored with 5, while Chris Forrester, Zack Elbouzedi and Kian Leavy are next on 2. Look no further than Zack Elbouzedi for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Edward McGinty (GK), Tunmise Sobowale, Lee Grace, Enda Stevens, Jake Mulraney, Matthew Healy, Jack Byrne, Cory O'Sullivan, Dylan Watts, Graham Burke, John McGovern.

St Patrick's confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joseph Anang (GK), James Brown, Joe Redmond, Sean Hoare, Luke Turner, Jamie Lennon, Barry Baggley, Kian Leavy, Romal Palmer, Zack Elbouzedi, Ryan Edmondson.

Shamrock Rovers vs St Patricks Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick and a builder tailored for value — our Shamrock Rovers vs St Patricks betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

Shamrock look like a spot of value at +125 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this League of Ireland game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.

Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest League of Ireland stats when making our football predictions.

Key Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick's league stats:

• Shamrock have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Shamrock have won 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• Shamrock have won the last 2 games between these teams.

According to the odds, there’s a 44.4% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 50%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

One betting option for those looking for bigger odds is Shamrock to claim a victory along with both teams finding the net. You can get a juicy price when it comes to combining our pick with BTTS Yes.

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Our Match Prediction

Shamrock To Win @ +125 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Shamrock 2 - 1 St Patrick's

Shamrock can be backed at +600 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Corners Prediction

Shamrock Under 5.5 Corners -154

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Shamrock in their past four games, while St Patrick's have conceded 4.00 corners on average in their last 10 matches. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Shamrock to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -154.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Shamrock

Total

8.50 4.40 4.10

Home

8.60 5.00 3.60

Away

8.20 5.00 3.20

St Patrick's

Total

9.40 5.40 4.00

Home

9.40 5.20 4.20

Away

8.80 4.40 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-103

Shamrock Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-159

St Patrick's Corners

Over 4.5

-109

Under 4.5

-130

Most Corners

1

-133

X

+600

2

+123

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Shamrock Rovers vs St Patricks 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.

The favourites are 43% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Shamrock Rovers being priced at +130 to come away with a victory in this League of Ireland encounter. St Patrick's Athletic are the underdogs at +205 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

If you fancy Shamrock to win, then the -109 for them on the Asian Handicap -0.25 is a potential wager. You get a full payout if they beat Pats and half your stake back if it ends in a draw.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. You can currently get -122 for BTTS Yes along with BTTS No, meaning the same implied probability.

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Full-Time Result

1

+130

X

+215

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+188

X

+106

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-333

X2

-189

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-109

2 Hcp +0.25

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-161

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-122

No

-122

Stats: League of Ireland matches only
Shamrock have clocked up seven wins, two defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

St Patrick's have gone unbeaten away in the last four games. The Saints have managed five draws, three victories and two losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Shamrock were 2-0 victors against Pats last time out at Tallaght Stadium. The past 10 H2H meetings at Tallaght Stadium have resulted in seven Shamrock wins, two draws and one Pats success.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shamrock Rovers Home Stats		7-1-2	2.70	1.80	0.90	5	5	6	4
St Patricks Away Stats		3-5-2	2.10	1.10	1.00	3	7	4	6

• 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 St Patricks Lineups & Team News

Check the Shamrock vs Pats team news before you place your bets. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups and the latest injury reports.

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