Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Jun 2026

Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Shelbourne To Win @ -133

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Shelbourne could secure the spoils against Sligo and we’ll take this selection on the Full-Time Result market. There are attractive odds of -133 and we can’t resist the opportunity to back the visitors.

This Sligo vs Shelbourne betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Preview

Sligo Rovers host Shelbourne at Showgrounds, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 27 June.

Sligo Rovers have lost their last three games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 2-0 defeat against St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park. The Bit O'Reds recorded four shots on target and had 42% possession.

Shelbourne were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Bohemians by a 3-0 scoreline at Tolka Park. Joey O'Brien's side had 46% possession and didn’t have a single shot on goal.

Goalless Draw in Last H2H Battle

Shels are unbeaten in the past seven games against Sligo, with the last clash ending in a 0-0 draw at Tolka Park. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in six Shels victories, two draws and two Sligo wins.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Shelbourne	22	7	9	6	31	32	-1	31:32	30
9	Sligo Rovers	21	5	4	12	15	33	-18	15:33	19

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Rovers have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. John Russell's team have averaged 46.6% possession and 4.6 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.6 goals from 5.2 shots on goal, 21.4 attempts and 7.9 corners.

Top scorer Archie Meekison has found the net 2 times, with Ryan O'Kane, Jeannot Esua, Carl McHugh and Alex Nolan getting 1 goals each. Leading assistor is Cian Kavanagh with 2.

Shels have won 4, lost 1 and drawn 5, with an average of 4.2 shots on goal, 13.4 attempts and 1.2 goals. They average 47.7% possession, 4.4 corners taken and 4.1 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 10.8 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Harry Wood is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Daniel Kelly on 2, with Evan Caffrey and two others bagging 1. Look no further than Harry Wood for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sligo Rovers predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Sam Sargeant (GK), Jeannot Esua, Gareth McElroy, Sean Stewart, Kyle McDonagh, James McManus, Carl McHugh, Ryan O'Kane, Daire Patton, William Fitzgerald, Mai Traore.

Shelbourne predicted lineup (3-4-3): Wessel Speel (GK), Sean Gannon, Patrick Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge, Daniel Kelly, Ellis Chapman, Jonathan Lunney, Evan Caffrey, Jack Henry-Francis, Harry Wood, James Norris.

Main Match Prediction

There are strong reasons to expect Shelbourne to have the edge in this League of Ireland encounter and we’ll take them with confidence to claim a victory. The odds of -133 are hard to resist.

The latest League of Ireland injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• Sligo have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Sligo have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• Sligo have lost their last 3 games.
• Sligo have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Shelbourne.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 57.1% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

There are several exciting options when it comes to betting Shels if you think they’ll win by some distance. One alternative is the Asian Handicap where you can select a line at a bigger price.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sligo 1 - 2 Shelbourne

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Shelbourne to win by a 2-1 scoreline. At odds of +550, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Corners Prediction

Shelbourne Under 5.5 Corners -125

Shelbourne have had under 5.5 corners in seven consecutive games. We think Shels might fall short of the mark, with odds of -125 available when it comes to this Team Corners pick.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sligo

Total

12.50 4.60 7.90

Home

10.60 3.90 6.70

Away

11.90 4.40 7.50

Shelbourne

Total

8.50 4.40 4.10

Home

9.10 5.00 4.10

Away

8.60 4.50 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-105

Sligo Corners

Over 3.5

-156

Under 3.5

+108

Shelbourne Corners

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-125

Most Corners

1

+165

X

+600

2

-189

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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.

Shelbourne are the -133 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 57% chance of winning this League of Ireland encounter according to the latest betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Sligo Rovers are trading at +350.

If you’re feeling confident of a win for Shels, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -141. You might instead think that Sligo +0.5 at -100 is more appealing and the draw is included here.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -127.

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Full-Time Result

1

+350

X

+250

2

-133

Half-Time Result

1

+360

X

+116

2

+130

Double Chance

1X

-106

12

-400

X2

-625

Draw No Bet

1

+220

2

-370

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-100

2 Hcp -0.5

-141

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

-109

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-127

No

-118

Stats: League of Ireland matches only
Sligo have failed to win in their last three matches at Showgrounds. The Bit O'Reds have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Shelbourne haven’t been beaten in five straight games away from home. Joey O'Brien's side have managed five victories, four draws and one loss in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

The most recent Showgrounds meeting saw Shels claim a 1-0 win over Sligo. In the previous 10 H2H games at Showgrounds, Shels have seven victories and Sligo three.

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	2.50	0.90	1.60	4	6	4	6
Shelbourne Away Stats		5-4-1	2.60	1.50	1.10	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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Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Sligo vs Shels team news before betting. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups and the latest injury reports.

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