Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Mar 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers

Sligo Rovers take on Shamrock Rovers at Showgrounds, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Friday 13 March.

Shamrock appear to be an attractive wager when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of -154 that they defeat Sligo and we’re feeling upbeat that this is a value bet.

Sligo Rovers won their last game, beating Drogheda United at home. It was a 2-1 victory at Showgrounds. John Russell's side had most of the ball recording 58% possession and four shots on target, with William Fitzgerald and Alex Nolan scoring one goal each.

Shamrock Rovers played Shelbourne away at Tolka Park in their previous game, ending in a 2-2 draw. The Hoops had four shots on goal and boasted 58% possession, with John McGovern and Dylan Watts both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sligo triumphed in the last encounter between the pair. Landing a 2-1 away victory when playing Shamrock at Tallaght Stadium. Shamrock have five wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings, with two draws and three Sligo triumphs also happening.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Shamrock Rovers	5	2	2	1	8	6	2	8:6	8
9	Sligo Rovers	5	1	1	3	3	8	-5	3:8	4

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Sligo have had 48.0% possession and 3.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 17.3 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 6.7 corners.

Jad Hakiki and Owen Elding lead the way with 2 goals, while William Fitzgerald has scored 1. Jeannot Esua has made the most assists with 1.

Shamrock have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 12.1 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. Stephen Bradley's men average 62.9% possession, 4.4 corners in their favour and 3.6 corners against, while conceding 1.2 goals from 9.9 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Dylan Watts has scored 3 goals, followed by John McGovern, Graham Burke, Aaron Greene and Roberto Lopes on 1. Tunmise Sobowale and Jack Byrne have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sligo Rovers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Jeannot Esua, Gareth McElroy, Sean McHale, William Fitzgerald, Sebastian Quirk, James McManus, Alex Nolan, Daire Patton, Ryan O'Kane, Cian Kavanagh.

Shamrock Rovers predicted lineup (3-1-4-2): Edward McGinty (GK), Lee Grace, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Matthew Healy, Danny Grant, Dylan Watts, John McGovern, Tunmise Sobowale, Connor Malley, Aaron Greene.

Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

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

Match Prediction

We are big fans of Shamrock at a price of -154 to win this League of Ireland encounter, with this wager making plenty of appeal. A nice return could be on the cards and we think a victory is within their grasp.

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Key Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers league stats:

• Sligo have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 60.6% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we have this number closer to 70% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sligo 0 - 2 Shamrock

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Shamrock winning 2-0. Odds of +510 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -111

In the past five Sligo games, the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered four times. There’s a chance to go under the Total Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -111 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

10.10 3.40 6.70

Home

9.50 4.30 5.20

Away

11.80 4.60 7.20

Shamrock

Total

8.00 4.40 3.60

Home

7.00 4.30 2.70

Away

9.20 4.90 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-111

Sligo Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-118

Shamrock Corners

Over 5.5

-132

Under 5.5

-108

Most Corners

1

+220

X

+600

2

-263

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Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers 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 61% 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 -154 with the bookies. Sligo Rovers are the outsiders at +380 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

Shamrock -0.75 at -128 means you split your Asian Handicap stake between -0.5 and -1. You ideally want a win by two goals or more against Sligo, although a one-goal victory means a half-stake return and a refund with the other half.

Under and Over 2.5 Goals backers are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, when it comes to latest odds, there’s not much to separate Yes and No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+380

X

+265

2

-154

Half-Time Result

1

+410

X

+128

2

+123

Double Chance

1X

+108

12

-435

X2

-714

Draw No Bet

1

+250

2

-417

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-112

2 Hcp -0.75

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-123

Over 2.5

-115

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-118

Sligo have four wins, four draws and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Shamrock are winless in the last four away games. The Hoops have recorded four draws, four defeats and two victories in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

The last meeting at Showgrounds saw Sligo and Shamrock draw 2-2. In the previous 10 H2H meetings at Showgrounds, we have seen five draws, three Shamrock victories and two Sligo wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sligo Rovers Home Stats		4-4-2	2.30	1.10	1.20	4	6	5	5
Shamrock Rovers Away Stats		2-4-4	2.70	1.20	1.50	6	4	7	3

• 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

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