Our Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction: 1-1
Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 13, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers 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
Sligo Rovers's Last Match – Waterford FC vs Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division share of the spoils with Waterford FC on February 20. In that match, Sligo Rovers controlled 52% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Waterford FC | 48% | 0 (4) | 2.19 | 50 |
Sligo Rovers | 52% | 0 (1) | 0.92 | 38 |
Shamrock Rovers's Last Match – Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk
Shamrock Rovers will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division draw with Dundalk on February 23. In that match, Shamrock Rovers saw 56% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shamrock Rovers | 56% | 0 (3) | 0.81 | 45 |
Dundalk | 44% | 0 (6) | 1.68 | 47 |
Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Sligo Rovers | Shamrock Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sligo Rovers are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Shamrock Rovers average 1.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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