Shelbourne host Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division on Friday, 9 October 2026. Our model makes Shelbourne the favourite at 72%, with the draw at 18% and Sligo Rovers at 10%.
Form and league position
Shelbourne sit 6th of 10 with 40 points from 32 games (42 scored, 45 conceded), recent form D-L-L-W-D. Sligo Rovers sit 10th of 10 with 23 points from 32 games (24 scored, 54 conceded), recent form D-L-L-L-L.
Head-to-head record
The two sides have met 4 times in our records: Shelbourne won 2, Sligo Rovers won 0 and 2 ended level, with an average of 2.3 goals per meeting.
Goals outlook
Attack-versus-defence rates give an expected score of 1.6–1.0, about 2.6 goals in total. That puts Over 2.5 goals at 48% and both teams to score at 52%.
Team news
No injuries or suspensions are reported for either squad.
What the market says
Bookmakers price Shelbourne at 1.38, the draw at 4.30 and Sligo Rovers at 8.00; those prices are blended into the probabilities above.
Prediction
Shelbourne to win (72%), most likely score 1-0.
This preview is a model projection built from league standings, recent form, goal rates, reported absences and, where available, bookmaker prices. It is refreshed automatically as new data arrives.
