Bet with MINO CASINO →Played: final score 4–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Shamrock Rovers v Sligo Rovers takes place on 23 October 2026 · 20:00 at Tallaght Stadium (Dublin); A. Hunter will referee. We back Shamrock Rovers (82%) as favourites. Further down: the tip, the probability of each result, absences and our view of the game.
Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: odds from several bookmakers
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top odds available | 1.17 | 8.12 | 18.50 |
| Market average | 1.14 | 7.42 | 16.55 |
| Lowest odds | 1.12 | 6.50 | 14.00 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.14 | 1.11 | 83.7% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.44 | 1.41 | 65.8% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.88 | 2.70 | 34.2% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.13 | 2.07 | 45.1% |
| BTTS – yes | 2.20 | 2.17 | 42.7% |
| BTTS – no | 1.67 | 1.62 | 57.3% |
Our odds combine the prices of several bookmakers and were refreshed 23/10/26, 18:00. Use them for guidance only, since one operator may quote differently. The margin averages 7.7%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Shamrock Rovers 2–0 Sligo Rovers, roughly 4 goals in total.
- Table: Shamrock Rovers 1st (68 points), Sligo Rovers 10th (25 points).
- H2H: 31 matches: Shamrock Rovers 17W 8D 6L, goals 58–26.
- Absences: Shamrock Rovers 0, Sligo Rovers 0.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
To reach this estimate we remove the margin from several bookmakers' odds. Nothing about the outcome is guaranteed.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. Whenever the best odds on offer top the fair odds, that price is value. Likely: ≥ 60%; possible: 50–60%; outsider: anything under 50%.
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Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: injuries, suspensions, absences
Shamrock Rovers
- No reported absences
Sligo Rovers
- No reported absences
Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: form and table
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 20-8-8 | 59:38 | 68 |
| 2 |  Bohemians | 36 | 19-8-9 | 63:44 | 65 |
| 3 |  St Patrick's Athl. | 36 | 17-9-10 | 55:31 | 60 |
| 4 |  Shelbourne | 36 | 12-13-11 | 52:50 | 49 |
| 5 |  Derry City | 36 | 11-15-10 | 50:47 | 48 |
| 6 |  Dundalk | 36 | 11-12-13 | 55:59 | 45 |
| 7 |  Waterford | 36 | 10-13-13 | 54:61 | 43 |
| 8 |  Galway United | 36 | 10-12-14 | 46:53 | 42 |
| 9 |  Drogheda United | 36 | 10-10-16 | 44:57 | 40 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 36 | 5-10-21 | 28:66 | 25 |
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Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: our match analysis
Why this is our tip
- Table. Shamrock Rovers: 1st, 68 points from 36 matches (20W 8D 8L). Sligo Rovers: 10th, 25 points (5W 10D 21L).
- Head to head. Head to head over 31 meetings: Shamrock Rovers 17 wins, Sligo Rovers 6 wins, plus 8 draws; goals 58–26.
What to expect
We make Shamrock Rovers the favourites. The projected scoreline is 3–1, close to 4 goals in the game, and the outcome we rate highest is 2–0 (13.3%). We expect goals and an open game.
The result only pays 1.17, so the goals markets are an option too: At least one team fails to score (odds 1.67), with a probability of 57% by our reckoning. By our numbers, both teams scoring is 43% and over 2.5 goals is 66%.
Main points of the prediction
- Meetings: 31; Shamrock Rovers 17 wins, 8 draws, Sligo Rovers 6 wins.
- Average goals in their meetings: 2.7 per match.
- Projected: close to 4 goals; probability of over 2.5 goals 66%.
- Not available: Shamrock Rovers 0, Sligo Rovers 0.
Alternative tip: Both teams score: no
Other option: Both teams score: no (probability 57%, odds up to 1.67). We project close to 4 goals, which points the same way.
Absences
Not available for Shamrock Rovers: no absences. Not available for Sligo Rovers: no absences. Line-ups can still change, so look at the team news again before kick-off.
Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: head to head
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Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: common questions
Which bet do we recommend for Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
On the result, our pick is Shamrock Rovers to win (1.17); on goals, At least one team fails to score (1.67). Prefer less risk? Go for Shamrock Rovers or draw (1X).
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
As we see it: Shamrock Rovers to win 82%, the draw 13%, Sligo Rovers to win 6%.
What is the kick-off time and venue?
23 October 2026, 20:00, at Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Referee: A. Hunter.
Who will be missing?
Shamrock Rovers: no absences. Sligo Rovers: no absences. Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Will the game go over 2.5 goals?
We give over 2.5 goals a 66% chance (odds 1.44), against 34% for under 2.5 (odds 2.88).
Will both teams score?
By our numbers, both sides scoring is 43% (odds 2.20).
What correct score is most probable?
In order: 2–0 (13.3%), 3–0 (12.2%), 1–0 (9.6%).
Where do your predictions come from?
It all starts with bookmaker odds: we take prices from several firms, remove the margin, average them and convert the result into probabilities. A Poisson model then supplies the expected goals and the most probable scorelines. Form, previous meetings and absences are shown alongside as background. We share our predictions to inform you, and they cannot promise that a bet will win.
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