Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Mar 2025

Don’t Expect a Goalfest

There are reasons to side with Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. Sligo and Shelbourne could fall short of the line and we really like the odds of -163 that are available for this pick.

Goalless Draw When Teams Last Met

Sligo Rovers were beaten 1-0 at Showgrounds in their last game. This was at home to Derry City. John Russell's team had most of the ball boasting 61% possession and three shots on target.

Shelbourne played Cork City at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Tolka Park. The Dublin club boasted 60% possession and had five shots on goal, with Evan Caffrey on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sligo have gone unbeaten in their past three matches against Shels, with the last clash ending in a 0-0 draw at Tolka Park. 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
6	Shelbourne	27	9	12	6	34	29	5	34:29	39
9	Sligo Rovers	29	8	6	15	35	47	-12	35:47	30

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1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts. Rovers have had 51.0% possession and 3.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.0 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts, while being awarded 5.1 corners.

Top goalscorers Owen Elding and Cian Kavanagh have found the net 2 times, with Reece Hutchinson scoring 1. Leading assistor is William Fitzgerald with 4.

Shels have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 1.3 goals. Damien Duff's men average 58.3% possession, 3.8 corners taken and 2.9 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 6.5 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Sean Boyd with 5, Evan Caffrey on 3 and Harry Wood 2. Sean Boyd has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Conor Walsh (GK), Oliver Denham, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Oskar van Hattum, Owen Elding, Connor Malley, Matty Wolfe, Jad Hakiki, William Fitzgerald, Cian Kavanagh.

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Conor Kearns (GK), Evan Caffrey, Lewis Temple, Kameron Ledwidge, James Norris, Alistair Coote, Mark Coyle, Kerr McInroy, Jonathan Lunney, Ademipo Odubeko, John Martin.

Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting Tips

Our research tells us that a price of -163 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a worthwhile bet for this League of Ireland encounter. This wager has a big prospect of landing a payout according to the stats.

We use the injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football tips. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sligo games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Sligo games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Sligo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Shelbourne games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Shelbourne games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Shelbourne games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 61.9% prospect of winning. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sligo 0 - 1 Shelbourne

Shelbourne are available at +540 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -138

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in five straight Sligo home games. On this basis, we can take odds of -138 that this Total Corners bet falls short of the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sligo

Total

11.60 4.80 6.80

Home

10.00 4.20 5.80

Away

12.40 4.80 7.60

Shelbourne

Total

9.40 4.50 4.90

Home

9.50 5.60 3.90

Away

9.60 4.30 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-152

Sligo Corners

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-163

Shelbourne Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+115

X

+540

2

-114

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Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Odds

The bookies betting odds have Shelbourne as -100 favourites for this Premier Division clash, implying that they are 50% likely to win the match. The market suggests that Sligo Rovers are least likely to win at +280.

A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored.

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Full-Time Result

1

+280

X

+210

2

-100

Half-Time Result

1

+320

X

+107

2

+163

Double Chance

1X

-135

12

-294

X2

-400

Draw No Bet

1

+165

2

-222

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-133

2 Hcp -0.5

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-167

Over 2.5

+117

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-114

No

-123

Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

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

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the League of Ireland squads.

Sligo Rovers Team Page Shelbourne Team Page