We have a Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of Sunday’s huge clash in the title race.
Shamrock Rovers somehow finds themselves back in the title race despite their slow start to the season with them trailing Shelbourne by 5 points with 4 games remaining.
Shelbourne leads the way at the top of the Premier Division despite 2 defeats in their last 3 league games and can take a huge step toward the title with a win in this game.
How To Watch Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne
When is Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne?
Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne is scheduled to kick off at 5.45 pm on Sunday, October 6th.
TV Channel
RTÉ 2 will broadcast Shamrock Rovers in what is a key game in the race for the League of Ireland title. Pre-match coverage will begin at 5.15 pm.
Live Stream
You can stream this game on RTÉ Player.
Where is Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne Being Played?
Rovers are the home team for this fixture so this game will be played in Tallaght Stadium in Tallaght, Co. Dublin.
Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Shamrock Rovers | 1/2 | 66.7% |
Shelbourne | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Draw | 14/5 | 26.3% |
Ahead of the game, Shamrock Rovers are big favourites at 1/2. Shelbourne are currently priced at 5/1, and the draw is seen as a 14/5 chance.
Handicap Betting
Shamrock Rovers: -1 @ 6/4
Shelbourne: +1 @ 7/5
Handicap Draw: -1 @ 12/5
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Shamrock Rovers’ Form
Shamrock Rovers have dominated Irish Football since their 2020 Premier Division victory winning 4 titles in a row. People thought that domestic dominance was on borrowed time up until Shelbourne and Derry City started to fluff their lines in recent weeks leaving a glimmer of hope open for their chances.
In their last Premier Division game they were convincingly beaten by St Patrick’s Athletic 0-3 in a match where the away side proved far more clinical than the defending champions. They trail league leaders Shelbourne by 5 points with 4 games remaining in the season and need to win all their remaining games to stand any chance of retaining their league title.
In advance of this league fixture, they will have to contend with a home Europa Conference League game on Thursday Night, though they have plenty of depth in their squad to manage both.
Shamrock Rovers’ Last Five Results
Shamrock Rovers 1-1 APOEL | October 3rd | Loss
Shamrock Rovers 0-3 St Patrick’s Athletic | September 27th | Loss
Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Bohemians | September 23rd | Win
Derry City 1-1 Shamrock Rovers | September 20th | Draw
Galway 1-2 Shamrock Rovers | September 16th | Win
2 Wins, 2 Draws, 1 Loss
Shelbourne’s Form
Ahead of the season, there was a wide range of forecasts for Shelbourne under Duff, but few would’ve predicted a 4-point lead at the top of the table with 4 games remaining in the Premier Division. However, despite the positivity the wheels have fallen off in recent weeks with only 5 points from their last 5 league games.
Shelbourne’s “success” early in the season was born out of a solid defensive structure and they still have the best defence in the league with just 23 goals conceded. However, despite it being a thrilling game in their latest 2-3 defeat against St Patrick’s Athletic. The manner of the goals they conceded in this game would not give me cause for optimism in the title run.
The title remains in their hands though and It’s a case of by any means necessary with only a few games to play. Whether the Pat’s defeat riles them up or overwhelms them with pressure will be down to Duff and his management team to manage in the coming days and weeks.
Shelbourne’s Last Five Results
Shelbourne 2-3 St Patrick’s Athletic | September 30th | Loss
Shelbourne 0-0 Sligo Rovers | September 27th | Draw
Galway United 1-0 Shelbourne | September 20th | Loss
Derry City 2-0 Shelbourne | September 14th | Loss
Bohemians 1-1 Shelbourne | September 6th | Draw
2 Draws, 2 Losses and 1 Win
Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne Predicted Lineups
Shamrock Rovers’ Predicted Starting XI (3-4-2-1)
GK: Pohls
CB: Cleary, CB: Lopes, CB: Grace
RM: Farrugia, CM: Watts, CM: O’Neill, LM: Honohan
AM: Burke, AM: Mandriou
CF: Kenny
Shelbourne Predicted Starting XI (4-4-2)
GK: Kearns
RB: Gannon, CB: Barrett, CB: Griffin, LB: Ledwidge
RM: Burt, CM: Caffrey, CM: Coyle, LM: Tulloch
CF: O’Brien, CF: Wood
Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time Head-To-Head Record (Since 2011)
Shamrock Rovers wins: 10
Shelbourne wins: 4
Draws: 9
Head-To-Head Last Five Results
Shamrock Rovers 0-2 Shelbourne | Premier Division | May 24th, 2024
Shelbourne 0-0 Shamrock Rovers | Premier Division | April 22nd, 2024
Shelbourne 2-1 Shamrock Rovers | Premier Division | February 23rd, 2024
Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Shelbourne | Premier Division | September 29th, 2023
Shelbourne 1-1 Shamrock Rovers | Premier Division | August 11th, 2023
Key Players To Watch
Neil Farrugia – Shamrock Rovers
When watching Farrugia run down the wing (whether the left or the right) he is arguably the most exciting footballer who plays his trade in Ireland when in full-fight. Technically brilliant, fast and with brilliant dribbling ability he will be crucial in breaking what is likely to be a stubborn Shelbourne defensive system.
Aiden O’Brien – Shelbourne
The former Ireland International (30) returned to Ireland to play in the League of Ireland for the first time on the 12th of August signing a multi-year contract. He came into a mixed reaction with some predicting he would be a success and others hypothesising a failure. From his first 8 games for the club, he has only scored 2 goals in all competitions. However, if he can find form and secure the goals that bring them the title it’ll prove a worthy move though time is running out.
Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Shamrock Rovers 1-1 Shelbourne
Shamrock Rovers have no right to still be in the title race, but had it not been for their latest loss they’d ironically arguably be the Premier Division favourites and are still well capable of winning this game which would keep the door open.
Shelbourne despite being in a positive position as we close out the season are in danger of surrendering their lead with any more mishaps.
I can see both sides cancelling each other out which is probably a result no good for either side and not Shamrock Rovers.
Best Bet: Draw @ 5/2
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