Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: match statistics
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Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shamrock Rovers plays Sligo Rovers in Premier Division (Ireland). The game is scheduled for October 23, 2026.
Recent form
Shamrock Rovers has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Sligo Rovers has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Shamrock Rovers scores 1.59 goals per game and allows 1.03. Sligo Rovers scores 0.76 and allows 1.76. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Shamrock Rovers's games and 47% of Sligo Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 47%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shamrock Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.08 per game. Shamrock Rovers takes 13.7 shots per game, while Sligo Rovers takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Shamrock Rovers leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. Sligo Rovers leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.35 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shamrock Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (14 goals). For Sligo Rovers, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 1 draw and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.86 goals, with both teams scoring in 71% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Shamrock Rovers | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Shamrock Rovers is 800% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers · 0.2 pts / game - Sligo Rovers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Shamrock Rovers is 109% better for: goals scored per game.
1.59 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers · 0.76 goals / game - Sligo Rovers
Shamrock Rovers is 71% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.03 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.76 goals / game - Sligo Rovers
Shamrock Rovers scores in 79% of games (27 of 34 games), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 34 games).
Sligo Rovers scores in 53% of games (18 of 34 games), while Shamrock Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 32% (11 of 34 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Shamrock Rovers
Over / Under - Sligo Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Shamrock Rovers is 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.65 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.03 pts / game - Sligo Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shamrock Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 15%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Shamrock Rovers | Liga | Sligo Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.62 | 2.79 | ▼ 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 56% | 61% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▼ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 24% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 74% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 77% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Shamrock Rovers's perspective: 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses against Sligo Rovers. Games average 2.86 goals, and both teams scored in 71% of them.
FAQ
When do Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers play?
Shamrock Rovers face Sligo Rovers on October 23, 2026 in Premier Division. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Shamrock Rovers won 3, Sligo Rovers won 3 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.86 goals, with both teams scoring in 71% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
Shamrock Rovers score 1.59 goals per game on average and Sligo Rovers 0.76. The Premier Division average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Shamrock Rovers's matches and 47% of Sligo Rovers's.
What form are Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Shamrock Rovers have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Sligo Rovers 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.