Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Aug 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne

Sligo Rovers host Shelbourne in this League of Ireland match at Showgrounds, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 2 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Bit O'Reds Can Trouble Shels

By backing Sligo +0.5 at -125, we are essentially betting on the home team to avoid defeat. We think that this can be achieved against Shelbourne, with the stats backing up this Asian Handicap prediction.

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Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 3-2 Shels Win

Sligo Rovers have won two league games on the spin, triumphing 3-2 in their previous League of Ireland encounter. This was on their travels against Cork City at Turner's Cross Stadium. The Bit O'Reds had eight shots on target and boasted 63% possession, while Owen Elding, Patrick McClean and Ryan O'Kane each scored one goal.

Shelbourne claimed a home victory in their previous League of Ireland game. A 3-1 win occurred against Cork City at Tolka Park. Joey O'Brien's men had five shots on goal and enjoyed 67% possession, with Harry Wood, Ademipo Odubeko and Jonathan Lunney all on target.

Three days ago, Shels were beaten 1-0 away to Qarabag FK in the Champions League qualifier.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shels have claimed victories in the last two encounters against Sligo. There was a 3-2 home victory at Tolka Park after a 2-1 away success at Showgrounds. The past 10 H2H matches have included six Shels victories, two draws and two Sligo wins.

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	25	7	5	13	33	41	-8	33:41	26

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Rovers have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. John Russell's team have averaged 48.3% possession and 4.8 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.1 goals from 5.9 shots on goal, 13.8 attempts and 6.8 corners.

Owen Elding and Jad Hakiki lead the way with 3 goals, while Patrick McClean has 2. Jake Doyle-Hayes and Matty Wolfe have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Shels have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 3.1 shots on goal, 9.4 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Dublin side average 53.9% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 8.8 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Harry Wood and John Martin have top scored with 3, while Ademipo Odubeko is next on 2. Evan Caffrey has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sligo Rovers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Conor Reynolds, Oliver Denham, Patrick McClean, William Fitzgerald, James McManus, Matty Wolfe, Owen Elding, Jad Hakiki, Ryan O'Kane, Sebastian Quirk.

Shelbourne predicted lineup (5-3-2): Conor Kearns (GK), Evan Caffrey, Patrick Barrett, Sam Bone, Kameron Ledwidge, James Norris, Harry Wood, Jonathan Lunney, Kerr McInroy, Ali Coote, Ademipo Odubeko.

Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our corners angle, scoreline advice and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

Sligo look like the value bet on the Asian Handicap for this League of Ireland game. Backing the home team at +0.5 at -125 looks like the way forward, with plenty of juice in this price.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the League of Ireland team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sligo in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sligo in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sligo in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 2 consecutive games on the road.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Sligo Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -125 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sligo 1 - 1 Shelbourne

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Corners Prediction

Shelbourne Over 4.5 Corners -150

In their past three matches, Shelbourne have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last four Sligo games have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. We think that there’s a strong case for this outcome and we’ll back Shels to cover the Team Corners line which is available at odds of -150.

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

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Sligo Corners

Over 3.5

-163

Under 3.5

+120

Shelbourne Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

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Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne 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 Match Odds Suggest Shels Victory

Shelbourne are the -100 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 50% chance of triumphing in this League of Ireland encounter according to the latest odds. The +275 means that Sligo Rovers are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

Should you want to back Shels to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -225 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Sligo have been chalked up at +162.5.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. The Both Teams to Score market provides some good options, with Yes and No hard to split in terms of odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

+275

X

+220

2

-100

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+110

2

+162.5

Double Chance

1X

-125

12

-275

X2

-400

Draw No Bet

1

+162.5

2

-225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-129

2 Hcp -0.5

+102.5

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-133

Over 2.5

+105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-105

Sligo Aiming to Extend Unbeaten Home Streak

Sligo are unbeaten over their previous four games at Showgrounds. The Bit O'Reds have four defeats, three wins and three draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Shelbourne haven’t lost any of their past four away games. Joey O'Brien's men have recorded six draws, two wins and two losses in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

The previous Showgrounds encounter involved a 2-1 Shels win against Sligo. The past 8 H2H games at Showgrounds have featured five Shels wins and three Sligo victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sligo Rovers Home Stats		3-3-4	2.40	1.20	1.20	5	5	6	4
Shelbourne Away Stats		2-6-2	2.30	1.10	1.20	4	6	6	4

• 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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Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

Check the Sligo vs Shels team news before you place your bets. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland as well as the latest injury reports.

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