Our Shamrock Rovers vs Wexford FC Prediction: 2-1
Shamrock Rovers vs Wexford FC in the Republic of Ireland FAI Cup is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Friday July 18, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Shamrock Rovers vs Wexford FC 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 Glenavon
Shamrock Rovers will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Europe Friendlies win against Glenavon on July 11. In that match, Shamrock Rovers had 60% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shamrock Rovers | 60% | 0 (2) | - | 65 |
 Glenavon | 40% | 0 (2) | - | 30 |
Wexford FC's Last Match – Wexford FC vs Athlone Town
Wexford FC will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 Republic of Ireland First Division draw with Athlone Town on July 11.
Shamrock Rovers vs Wexford FC Stats
Key Stats
| Shamrock Rovers | Wexford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.56 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shamrock Rovers are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Wexford FC average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.