Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers Prediction: 1-1

Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday October 17, 2025. 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 Shelbourne vs Sligo 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

Shelbourne's Last Match – Cork City vs Shelbourne

Shelbourne will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division victory over Cork City on October 13. In that match, Shelbourne had 59% possession and 5 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Cork City	41%	0 (4)	0.95	46
Shelbourne	59%	0 (5)	1.56	60

Sligo Rovers's Last Match – Derry City vs Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat at the hands of Derry City on October 5. In that match, Sligo Rovers recorded 43% possession, firing 2 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Derry City	57%	0 (6)	1.62	86
Sligo Rovers	43%	0 (2)	0.16	42

Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Shelbourne are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Sligo Rovers average 0.9 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.

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