Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 May 2025

Don’t Write Off Bit O'Reds For This Clash

Bottom of the table Sligo can perform well against Shelbourne and there is Asian Handicap odds of -111 when it comes to the visitors having a +1 goal advantage. A returned is landed if they win or draw, while money is refunded for a one-goal defeat.

2-1 Win for Shels in Last H2H Clash

Shelbourne played Drogheda United at home in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Tolka Park. The Dublin outfit dominated possession with 67% of the ball and had two shots on target.

Sligo Rovers won their previous game. It was on the road where Galway United were beaten 1-0 at Eamonn Deacy Park. John Russell's men had 53% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Reece Hutchinson firing the winner in the 69th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shels had the upper hand in the last clash between these sides. At Showgrounds, they recorded a 2-1 away victory over Sligo. The past 10 H2H games have seen five Shels triumphs, three Sligo wins and two draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Shelbourne	25	8	11	6	30	27	3	30:27	35
9	Sligo Rovers	24	6	5	13	30	39	-9	30:39	23

View Full Table

Shels have 2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. Damien Duff's side have averaged 60.0% possession and 5.2 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.1 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 9.8 attempts and 4.1 corners.

Top goalscorer Ademipo Odubeko has found the net 3 times, with Harry Wood, Kerr McInroy, Alistair Coote and Ellis Chapman scoring 1 each. Evan Caffrey is the top assists maker on 3.

Rovers have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 3.4 shots on goal, 8.3 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Bit O'Reds average 50.6% possession, 4.4 corners awarded and 6.3 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 11.6 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal.

Owen Elding got 4 goals, Francely Lomboto notched 3, while Reece Hutchinson and two other players scored 1. William Fitzgerald and Ronan Manning have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Lorcan Healy (GK), Mark Coyle, Kameron Ledwidge, Tyreke Wilson, John O'Sullivan, Evan Caffrey, Ellis Chapman, Jonathan Lunney, Kerr McInroy, John Martin, Harry Wood.

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Conor Reynolds, Gareth McElroy, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Matty Wolfe, Jad Hakiki, Stephen Mallon, Owen Elding, William Fitzgerald, Cian Kavanagh.

Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

Sligo +1 could be the bet to place for this League of Ireland clash. We can wager them at -111 and feel optimistic that the underdogs will give a good account of themselves and ensure things are competitive.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Sligo in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 5 of their last 10 games against Sligo.

Sligo +1 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Placing a Bet Builder is a recommended option if you want to bet on Sligo to cover the line but want more juice from your wager. Choose the various legs that you want to add in.

Our Match Prediction

Sligo Asian Hcp +1 @ -111 Bet Now

bet365 Promo Get $150 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Sligo

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +600. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Corners Prediction

Sligo Over 3.5 Corners +110

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Sligo in their past two away games, with the corner count against Shelbourne going over 3.5 in their last three matches. There’s a chance to go over the Sligo Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of +110 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Shelbourne

Total

9.30 5.20 4.10

Home

8.60 5.40 3.20

Away

7.70 3.40 4.30

Sligo

Total

10.70 4.40 6.30

Home

8.90 4.60 4.30

Away

10.50 3.40 7.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Shelbourne Corners

Over 5.5

-149

Under 5.5

+107

Sligo Corners

Over 3.5

-112

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-278

X

+600

2

+240

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest Shels Win

The favourites are 65% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Shelbourne being priced at -188 to come away with a victory in this League of Ireland encounter. Sligo Rovers are the outsiders at +450 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

For those wanting an alternative, Shels are +110 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Sligo being priced up at +500 and the draw is +137.5.

The Over 2.5 / Under 2.5 Goals betting market suggests that there’s not much between the two options. You can currently get -110 for BTTS Yes along with BTTS No, meaning the same implied probability.

For those wagering on League of Ireland matches, it’s all about heading to the best football betting sites where hundreds of markets await you. Pre-match and In-Play options are plentiful.

Full-Time Result

1

-188

X

+290

2

+450

Half-Time Result

1

+110

X

+137.5

2

+500

Double Chance

1X

-699

12

-400

X2

+137.5

Draw No Bet

1

-500

2

+333.3

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-105

2 Hcp +1

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-110

Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Shels vs Sligo team news.

The League of Ireland squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

Shelbourne Team Page Sligo Rovers Team Page