Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers: match statistics
Shamrock Rovers are showing a notably better form, averaging 1.6 points per game in their last five matches compared to Sligo Rovers' 0.8 points. The visitors have a significant edge in attacking efficiency, scoring an average of 2 goals per away game with a higher shot conversion rate (19% vs 8%) and a better xG metric (1.37 vs 1.22 for the hosts). Sligo Rovers have not kept a clean sheet in any home game and lose half of their matches at home, conceding an average of 2.5 goals. Despite lacking an away win this season, Shamrock Rovers regularly pick up points (50% draws) and never leave the pitch without scoring a goal. The visitors' higher ball possession (58% vs 54%) and superior overall form favor their victory, though the defensive issues of both teams could also lead to a draw.
Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sligo Rovers played against Shamrock Rovers in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on March 13, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Sligo Rovers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Shamrock Rovers has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sligo Rovers scores 0.60 goals per game and allows 1.60. Shamrock Rovers scores 1.60 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Sligo Rovers's games and 60% of Shamrock Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 40%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shamrock Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 1.04 per game. Sligo Rovers takes 9.8 shots per game, while Shamrock Rovers takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Sligo Rovers leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.20 goals per game after halftime. Shamrock Rovers leads at halftime in 20% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sligo Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 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 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 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 are showing a notably better form, averaging 1.6 points per game in their last five matches compared to Sligo Rovers' 0.8 points. The visitors have a significant edge in attacking efficiency, scoring an average of 2 goals per away game with a higher shot conversion rate (19% vs 8%) and a better xG metric (1.37 vs 1.22 for the hosts). Sligo Rovers have not kept a clean sheet in any home game and lose half of their matches at home, conceding an average of 2.5 goals. Despite lacking an away win this season, Shamrock Rovers regularly pick up points (50% draws) and never leave the pitch without scoring a goal. The visitors' higher ball possession (58% vs 54%) and superior overall form favor their victory, though the defensive issues of both teams could also lead to a draw.
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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
| Sligo Rovers | Shamrock Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 22% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.32 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.6 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 167% better for: goals scored per game.
0.6 goals / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.6 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.6 goals / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.2 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers scores in 40% of games (2 of 5 meczów), while Shamrock Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 meczów).
Shamrock Rovers scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 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 - Sligo Rovers
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.
Sligo Rovers is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Sligo Rovers · 1.2 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 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 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| 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 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (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
Sligo Rovers
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
| Sligo Rovers | Liga | Shamrock Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.20 | 2.66 | ▲ 2.80 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 52% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 48% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 28% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 62% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 76% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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 Sligo Rovers's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Shamrock Rovers. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
The Premier Division match finished Sligo Rovers 0:2 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 Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Sligo Rovers won 2, Shamrock Rovers won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
Sligo Rovers score 0.60 goals per game on average and Shamrock Rovers 1.60. The Premier Division average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Sligo Rovers's matches and 60% of Shamrock Rovers's.
What form are Sligo Rovers and Shamrock Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Sligo Rovers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Shamrock Rovers 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers?
The statistical background for Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.