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
Key match information
Sligo Rovers played Shamrock Rovers in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 13 March 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Sligo Rovers: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Shamrock Rovers: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sligo Rovers scores 0.60 and concedes 1.60 goals per match. Shamrock Rovers scores 1.60 and concedes 1.20. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sligo Rovers 40%, Shamrock Rovers 60%. Over 2.5: Sligo Rovers 60%, Shamrock Rovers 40%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Shamrock Rovers has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.04. Sligo Rovers: 9.8 shots per match, Shamrock Rovers: 11.8.
Match halves
Sligo Rovers: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.20. Shamrock Rovers: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Sligo Rovers: 16-30 (1 goals). Shamrock Rovers: 76-90+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 2-1-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 75%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Shamrock Rovers is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Sligo Rovers · 1.6 pts / match - 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 match.
0.6 goals / match - Sligo Rovers · 1.6 goals / match - Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.6 goals / match - Sligo Rovers · 1.2 goals / match - Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers scores in 40% of matches (2 of 5 matches), while Shamrock Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 matches).
Shamrock Rovers scores in 100% of matches (5 of 5 matches), while Sligo Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sligo Rovers
Over / Under - Shamrock Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Sligo Rovers · 1.2 pts / match - Shamrock Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sligo Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 20%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Shamrock Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sligo Rovers
Shamrock Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (4): Sligo Rovers 2 - 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 75% matches.
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.