Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers

📍 Premier Division, Republic of Ireland
🕒 Friday 8th May, 19:45 BST

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Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Shelbourne sit 6th in the table after 11 games, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 2 conceded per home match this season. Sligo Rovers are 9th after 12 games, averaging 0.7 scored and 1.5 conceded on the road. Shelbourne have won 1/10 home games (10%) this season; Sligo Rovers have won 2/10 on the road (20%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Shelbourne have been involved in high-scoring home games this season — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of their home fixtures (7/10). Sligo Rovers are lower on the road (50%, 5/10), averaging 0.7 scored and 1.5 conceded away from home.

Shelbourne frequently see both teams score at home (70%, 7/10). Sligo Rovers are lower on the road (50%, 5/10) — they've scored in 50% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

Both teams see 9+ corners in the majority of their games — Shelbourne at 80% at home (8/10), Sligo Rovers at 70% away (7/10). Over 8.5 Corners is well supported by the data.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Shelbourne see 9+ corners in 80% of home games, Sligo Rovers in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Premier Division table for the 2026 season, with Shelbourne (6th) and Sligo Rovers (9th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premier Division 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Shamrock Rovers 14 8 4 2 20:11 +9 28
2 St Patrick's 14 8 3 3 26:13 +13 27
3 Bohemians 14 5 6 3 16:12 +4 21
4 Dundalk 14 5 6 3 23:20 +3 21
5 Derry City 14 4 6 4 18:17 +1 18
6 Galway United 13 4 4 5 17:19 -2 16
7 Shelbourne H 13 4 4 5 21:22 -1 16
8 Drogheda United 13 4 4 5 17:20 -3 16
9 Sligo Rovers A 14 4 2 8 10:18 -8 14
10 Waterford United 13 0 5 8 9:25 -16 5

Team Form

Sligo Rovers have lost 70% of their away matches this season, while Shelbourne have been more solid at home (60% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Shelbourne (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Drawn 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Lost 6 (60%) 7 (70%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Shelbourne frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Sligo Rovers are less consistent on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Shelbourne (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Shelbourne frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Sligo Rovers are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Shelbourne (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Shelbourne (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Shelbourne have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Sligo Rovers in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Shelbourne (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Shelbourne (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Shelbourne (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 15 (1.5 avg) 7 (0.7 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 20 (2 avg) 15 (1.5 avg)

Match Corners

Both Shelbourne (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Sligo Rovers (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Shelbourne (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Shelbourne have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.

Sligo Rovers have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of away matches.

Corners Won

Shelbourne (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Shelbourne (Home Form) Sligo Rovers (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 8 (80%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Shelbourne 1.4
Draw 4.2
Sligo Rovers 7

Half Time Result

Shelbourne 1.9
Draw 2.38
Sligo Rovers 6

Double Chance

Shelbourne or Draw 1.08
Shelbourne or Sligo Rovers 1.2
Draw or Sligo Rovers 2.5

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2
No 1.75

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.28
Over 2.5 1.9
Over 3.5 3.25
Under 1.5 3.65
Under 2.5 1.9
Under 3.5 1.34

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.36
Over 1.5 2.55

Total Corners

Over 9.5 1.34
Over 10.5 1.57
Over 11.5 1.9

Shelbourne Goals

Over 0.5 1.08
Over 1.5 1.55

Sligo Rovers Goals

Over 0.5 1.78
Over 1.5 4.4

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Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers?

Over 8.5 Corners — Shelbourne see 9+ corners in 80% of home games, Sligo Rovers in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Shelbourne or Sligo Rovers?

Sligo Rovers hold a slight form advantage away (20% wins) over Shelbourne at home (10% wins) in Premier Division. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.

Will both teams score in the match between Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers?

Possibly — Shelbourne frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Sligo Rovers are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers?

Possibly — Shelbourne frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Sligo Rovers are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Shelbourne or Sligo Rovers?

Shelbourne have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Sligo Rovers's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers?

Yes — both Shelbourne (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Sligo Rovers (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premier Division. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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