Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Jul 2025

Back Bit O'Reds to Cover the Line

Sligo +1.25 means we split our stake equally between +1 and +1.5. It’s an Asian Handicap bet at odds of -125 that we’re expecting to generate a nice return against Shamrock.

Shamrock Landed 2-0 Victory in Previous H2H

Sligo Rovers drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Bohemians at Dalymount Park. The Bit O'Reds enjoyed just 28% possession and had four shots on target, while Owen Elding was the goalscorer.

Shamrock Rovers claimed a home win in their previous game. A 1-0 victory occurred against Waterford at Tallaght Stadium. Stephen Bradley's side had seven shots on goal and enjoyed 64% possession, with Rory Gaffney on target in the 74th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-0 home victory for Shamrock at Tallaght Stadium when they last faced Sligo. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H matches involve six Shamrock victories. There have also been two draws and two Sligo triumphs.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Shamrock Rovers	27	15	8	4	46	23	23	46:23	53
9	Sligo Rovers	28	8	5	15	35	47	-12	35:47	29

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Sligo have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts. John Russell's men have averaged 48.5% possession and 4.1 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 7.3 corners from 6.0 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts.

Top goalscorer Owen Elding has found the net 3 times, with Jad Hakiki, Francely Lomboto, Wilson Waweru and Gareth McElroy scoring 1 each. William Fitzgerald and Matty Wolfe have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Shamrock have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, with an average of 6.2 shots on goal, 13.1 attempts and 2.1 goals. The Hoops average 60.6% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 8.6 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Michael Noonan and Graham Burke have top scored with 5 goals, while Rory Gaffney is next on 4. Look no further than Daniel Mandroiu for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Sam Sargeant (GK), Ryan O'Kane, James McManus, Patrick McClean, Oliver Denham, Owen Elding, Conor Reynolds, Jad Hakiki, Wilson Waweru, Jake Doyle-Hayes, William Fitzgerald.

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Edward McGinty (GK), Roberto Lopes, Daniel Cleary, Joshua Honohan, Lee Grace, Daniel Grant, Daniel Mandroiu, Matthew Healy, Dylan Watts, Graham Burke, Rory Gaffney.

Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

Sligo look a great bet at +1.25 for this League of Ireland encounter. We think that the hosts can keep the scoreline close with this Asian Handicap bet and there are odds of -125 available.

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Key Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Sligo in 11 consecutive games at home.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Sligo in 17 of their last 19 games at home.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Sligo in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 19 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.

Sligo +1.25 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sligo 1 - 1 Shamrock

There are attractive odds of +700 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -120

We’ve seen an average 11.40 corners in the past ten Sligo games, while there has been over 9.5 corners in two straight Sligo away matches. There’s a chance to go over the Total Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -120 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sligo

Total

11.40 4.10 7.30

Home

9.60 4.10 5.50

Away

11.40 3.90 7.50

Shamrock

Total

9.90 5.70 4.20

Home

10.20 6.60 3.60

Away

8.70 4.60 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-105

Sligo Corners

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-150

Shamrock Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-138

Most Corners

1

+280

X

+600

2

-333

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Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock 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.

Bookies Taking No Chances With Shamrock

With a proposed 71% probability of securing a victory, the bookmakers are taking few risks with their -250 odds about Shamrock Rovers coming out on top in this League of Ireland encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the underdogs Sligo Rovers are trading at +575.

For those wanting an alternative, Shamrock are -109 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Sligo being priced up at +510 and the draw is +140.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you’re expecting at least one team to draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is available at -137.

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Full-Time Result

1

+575

X

+360

2

-250

Half-Time Result

1

+510

X

+140

2

-109

Double Chance

1X

+175

12

-526

X2

-1000

Draw No Bet

1

+380

2

-714

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-127

2 Hcp -1.25

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-105

Over 2.5

-135

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-104

No

-137

Five Losses for Sligo in Previous Ten Home Games

Sligo have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Shamrock have landed six victories from the past 10 games away from home. Stephen Bradley's side have six victories, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Sligo overcame Shamrock 2-1 when the sides last met at Showgrounds. In the previous 10 H2H meetings at Showgrounds we’ve seen four Shamrock victories, two Sligo wins and four draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sligo Rovers Home Stats		3-2-5	2.20	1.00	1.20	5	5	6	4
Shamrock Rovers Away Stats		6-2-2	2.80	1.60	1.20	7	3	8	2

• 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

Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Lineups & Team News

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