Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers: match statistics
Shamrock Rovers display better overall form with 2 points per match in the last 5 encounters, while Shelbourne sits at just 1.6 points. The visitors boast a higher scoring efficiency in away matches (22% conversion vs 8% for the hosts at home) and a better overall goal difference (6:4 vs 6:6). Shelbourne has not won any home match this season (0% wins), which is an alarming signal. Although Shamrock Rovers lost their only away match so far, their advantage in xG (1.3 vs 2.07 for the hosts) and solid overall form (wwdlw series) suggest they are capable of claiming their first away victory. The difference in possession is minimal (62% vs 58%), but the visitors' efficiency in converting chances tips the scales in their favor.
Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shelbourne played against Shamrock Rovers in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on March 9, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Shelbourne has 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.25 points per game. Shamrock Rovers has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.75 points per game.
Scoring records
Shelbourne scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.50. Shamrock Rovers scores 1.50 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.46 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Shelbourne's games and 50% of Shamrock Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 25%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shelbourne has the higher season xG average, 2.05 to 1.53 per game. Shelbourne takes 19.8 shots per game, while Shamrock Rovers takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Shelbourne leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 1.25 goals per game after halftime. Shamrock Rovers leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shelbourne's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). For Shamrock Rovers, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.46 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 42% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Shamrock Rovers display better overall form with 2 points per match in the last 5 encounters, while Shelbourne sits at just 1.6 points. The visitors boast a higher scoring efficiency in away matches (22% conversion vs 8% for the hosts at home) and a better overall goal difference (6:4 vs 6:6). Shelbourne has not won any home match this season (0% wins), which is an alarming signal. Although Shamrock Rovers lost their only away match so far, their advantage in xG (1.3 vs 2.07 for the hosts) and solid overall form (wwdlw series) suggest they are capable of claiming their first away victory. The difference in possession is minimal (62% vs 58%), but the visitors' efficiency in converting chances tips the scales in their favor.
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Game stats
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
| Shelbourne | Shamrock Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.25 pts / game - Shelbourne · 1.75 pts / game - Shamrock 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 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Shelbourne · 1 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Shamrock Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 meczów).
Shamrock Rovers scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Shelbourne keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
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 - Shelbourne
Over / Under - Shamrock 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shelbourne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Shamrock Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.25 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 25% |
| No goal | 75% | 25% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.25 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 50% |
| No goal | 75% | 25% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* 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 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Shelbourne
Shamrock 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
| Shelbourne | Liga | Shamrock Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.46 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 42% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 29% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 58% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 79% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Shelbourne's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss against Shamrock Rovers. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers?
The Premier Division match finished Shelbourne 2:2 Shamrock Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Shelbourne won 1, Shamrock Rovers won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers?
Shelbourne score 1.50 goals per game on average and Shamrock Rovers 1.50. The Premier Division average is 2.46 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Shelbourne's matches and 50% of Shamrock Rovers's.
What form are Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Shelbourne have a 1-2-1 record (1.25 points per game) and Shamrock Rovers 2-1-1 (1.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shelbourne vs Shamrock 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.