Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Mar 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne

Sligo Rovers meet Shelbourne at Showgrounds, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Saturday 21 March.

We’re of the opinion that Shelbourne will have the upper hand against Sligo and they stand out at -125. The Full-Time Result price looks value and we’re bullish when it comes to yielding dividends.

Sligo Rovers lost on the road in their last League of Ireland game, making it back-to-back league defeats. Dundalk won 1-0 at Oriel Park. The Bit O'Reds recorded two shots on target and had 53% possession.

Shelbourne hosted Bohemians at Tolka Park in their previous game, ending in a 0-0 draw. Joey O'Brien's side were restricted to 44% possession and didn’t manage a single shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shels have racked up four consecutive wins over Sligo. In the last encounter, Shels claimed a 3-1 victory when hosting at Tolka Park. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in six Shels wins, two draws and two Sligo victories.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Shelbourne	7	2	4	1	10	9	1	10:9	10
9	Sligo Rovers	7	1	1	5	3	11	-8	3:11	4

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2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Rovers have had 49.9% possession and 3.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 16.0 attempts, while being awarded 6.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Owen Elding has found the net 2 times, with William Fitzgerald, Alex Nolan, Jad Hakiki and Oliver Denham scoring 1 each. Leading assistor is Jeannot Esua with 1.

Shels have won 4, lost 1 and drawn 5, averaging 4.6 shots on goal, 14.0 attempts and 1.6 goals. They average 54.5% possession, 5.5 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 12.4 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Harry Wood has landed 6 goals, John Martin 4, with Jack Henry-Francis and two others scoring 1. Kerr McInroy has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sligo Rovers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Jeannot Esua, Gareth McElroy, Oliver Denham, William Fitzgerald, James McManus, Carl McHugh, Alex Nolan, Sebastian Quirk, Archie Meekison, Cian Kavanagh.

Shelbourne predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Wessel Speel (GK), Sean Gannon, James Norris, Zeno Rossi, Kameron Ledwidge, Kerr McInroy, Jack Henry-Francis, Maill Lundgren, Harry Wood, Evan Caffrey, Sean Boyd.

Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, best corners market forecast and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re confident when it comes to Shelbourne landing a victory. It’s looking likely that the away team could have the upper hand in this League of Ireland clash and a price of -125 is highly appealing.

The League of Ireland form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne league stats:

• Shelbourne have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Shelbourne have won 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Shelbourne have won 2 consecutive games on the road.
• Sligo have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Sligo have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Sligo have lost their last 2 games.
• Sligo have lost their last 4 games against Shelbourne.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this wager.

One way of banking a bigger price for the Shels triumphing is by taking them on the Double Result market. This requires them to be in front at half-time and when the game has finished.

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Our Match Prediction

Shelbourne To Win @ -125 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sligo 0 - 1 Shelbourne

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Corners Prediction

Shelbourne Under 5.5 Corners -109

Shelbourne have had under 5.5 corners in four consecutive games. There is value when it comes to going under the Shels Team Corners line and this is available at -109.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sligo

Total

9.50 3.30 6.20

Home

9.70 4.10 5.60

Away

11.20 4.20 7.00

Shelbourne

Total

9.80 5.50 4.30

Home

9.50 5.60 3.90

Away

9.30 5.40 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-104

Sligo Corners

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-106

Shelbourne Corners

Over 5.5

-130

Under 5.5

-109

Most Corners

1

+200

X

+650

2

-233

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Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne 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.

The bookmakers have Shelbourne as -125 favourites for this League of Ireland encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 56% likely to triumph. At +320, Sligo Rovers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

Shels are -132 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Sligo +0.5 at -108 instead.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

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Full-Time Result

1

+320

X

+245

2

-125

Half-Time Result

1

+350

X

+120

2

+130

Double Chance

1X

-114

12

-400

X2

-556

Draw No Bet

1

+200

2

-333

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-108

2 Hcp -0.5

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-133

Over 2.5

-108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-119

Sligo have managed four draws, three victories and three losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Shelbourne have not tasted an away defeat in six straight matches. Joey O'Brien's side have collected six wins, three draws and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Shels were 2-0 victors against Sligo last time out at Showgrounds. The previous 9 H2H meetings at Showgrounds have involved Shels winning six times and Sligo registering three victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sligo Rovers Home Stats		3-4-3	2.20	0.90	1.30	3	7	4	6
Shelbourne Away Stats		6-3-1	2.60	1.60	1.00	5	5	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

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Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

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