St Patricks vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: St Patricks vs Shamrock Rovers

St Patricks host league leaders Shamrock Rovers in this League of Ireland meeting at Richmond Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 17 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Shamrock have a strong chance against St Patrick's and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -141 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.

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St Patrick's Athletic were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Sligo Rovers at Showgrounds. Stephen Kenny's side had the majority of the ball boasting 56% possession and two shots on target.

Shamrock Rovers lost when last in action. In a home game at Tallaght Stadium, they were beaten 1-0 by Shelbourne. The Hoops enjoyed 60% possession and had three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shamrock boast an unbeaten record in the past three games with Pats. In the last clash, Shamrock secured a 4-0 win when hosting at Tallaght Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have included five Shamrock victories, two draws and three Pats wins.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Shamrock Rovers	36	19	9	8	56	33	23	56:33	66
5	St Patrick's	36	13	13	10	42	32	10	42:32	52

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Pats have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts. The Saints have averaged 56.1% possession and 7.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.5 goals from 2.5 shots on goal, 7.4 attempts and 4.3 corners.

Top goalscorer Mason Melia has found the net 6 times, with Joe Redmond, Kian Leavy, Jason McClelland and Chris Forrester scoring 1 each. Leading assistor is Chris Forrester with 3.

Rovers have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 4.7 shots on goal, 12.9 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Tallaght team average 62.5% possession, 4.4 corners taken and 3.5 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 9.0 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

The leading scorers have been Joshua Honohan and Rory Gaffney with 3, while Matthew Healy has 2. Joshua Honohan has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

St Patrick's confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Joseph Anang (GK), Axel Sjoeberg, Joe Redmond, Tom Grivosti, Al-Amin Kazeem, Chris Forrester, Jamie Lennon, Barry Baggley, Kian Leavy, Mason Melia, Simon Power.

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Edward McGinty (GK), Daniel Cleary, Adam Matthews, Cory O'Sullivan, Darragh Nugent, Sean Kavanagh, Daniel Mandroiu, Matthew Healy, Dylan Watts, Graham Burke, Michael Noonan.

St Patricks vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key St Patricks vs Shamrock Rovers betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Match Prediction

Shamrock +0.25 at -141 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this League of Ireland clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable League of Ireland stats.

Key St Patrick's vs Shamrock Rovers league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shamrock in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shamrock in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shamrock in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by St Patrick's in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by St Patrick's in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by St Patrick's in 3 consecutive games against Shamrock.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 58.5% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

St Patrick's 1 - 2 Shamrock

One bet that has caught our eye is Shamrock to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +575 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

St Patricks vs Shamrock Rovers 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.

St Patrick's Athletic are currently available at +138 with the bookmakers to defeat Shamrock Rovers, with the latter priced at odds of +185. If you’re siding with the draw in this League of Ireland clash, then it can be backed at +215.

If you fancy Pats but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -147. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Shamrock at -100 on the Draw No Bet market.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at -132.

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Full-Time Result

1

+138

X

+215

2

+185

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+108

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-345

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-147

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+102

2 Hcp +0.25

-141

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-167

Over 2.5

+116

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-132

St Patrick's haven’t been beaten in six straight games at Richmond Park. Stephen Kenny's side have recorded four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.50.

Shamrock have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous four matches. The Hoops have five wins, four draws and one loss in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

The most recent Richmond Park meeting saw Pats draw 2-2 with Shamrock. In the previous 10 H2H meetings at Richmond Park we’ve seen five Shamrock victories, three Pats wins and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
St Patricks Home Stats		4-4-2	1.70	1.20	0.50	3	7	2	8
Shamrock Rovers Away Stats		5-4-1	2.60	1.50	1.10	6	4	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

St Patricks vs Shamrock Rovers Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Pats vs Shamrock team news. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

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