Our Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne Prediction: 2-1
Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday August 22, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shamrock Rovers's Last Match – Shamrock Rovers vs KF Ballkani
Shamrock Rovers must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-0 UEFA Conference League Qualifying victory over KF Ballkani in their last outing. In that match, Shamrock Rovers had 50% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shamrock Rovers | 50% | 9 (6) | - | 64 |
KF Ballkani | 50% | 6 (1) | - | 35 |
Shelbourne's Last Match – Shelbourne vs HNK Rijeka
Shelbourne will hope to recover from their recent 1-3 UEFA Europa League Qualifying setback against HNK Rijeka on August 12. In that match, Shelbourne recorded 50% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shelbourne | 50% | 7 (3) | - | 21 |
HNK Rijeka | 50% | 13 (6) | - | 55 |
Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne Stats
Key Stats
| Shamrock Rovers | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.79 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 0.69 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shamrock Rovers are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Shelbourne average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.