Football tips: Shamrock Rovers vs Sligo Rovers - predictions and betting guide

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Competition: Republic of Ireland Premier Division
Date: Fri 05.July
Match begins: 19:00 (UTC)
Venue: Tallaght Stadium (8600 seats)

It's advantage Shamrock Rovers so far with their 2nd position in the Premier Division table, welcoming Sligo Rovers who are placed 6th.

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers.

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Shamrock Rovers form and stats

Shamrock Rovers, who have the fewest conceded goals (5) at home in Premier Division, have performed well here at Tallaght Stadium so far this season with 7 wins from 10 matches. Some points have also been lost, as they have drawn 2 games and lost 1.

A good away victory last time out for Shamrock Rovers, who won 2-0 against St Patrick's. Preceding that match was a defeat to Dundalk (0-1).

The Shamrock Rovers fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 18 goals in 10 matches. Defensively Shamrock Rovers have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (5 in 10 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

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Sligo Rovers form and stats

Playing away, Sligo Rovers have won 3 games, drawn 3 and suffered 4 defeats so far this season. Sligo Rovers seem to be suffering from homesickness with two consecutive losses away. Third time lucky?

The supporters enjoyed Sligo Rovers's previous game versus UCD, a Premier Division 5-1 win played at home. Prior to that match, the Sligo Rovers manager L. Buckley faced defeat when travelling to Finn Harps and losing 0-2.

Sligo Rovers are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 11 away goals from 10 games. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Sligo Rovers have conceded 17 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

The two sides played each other earlier this season: Sligo Rovers - Shamrock Rovers 2-1. Last ten meetings between the teams: Shamrock Rovers won 4, Sligo Rovers won 4 and 2 draws. 3 games with over 2,5 goals, 7 matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

R. Parkes
7 goals
R. Coughlin
6 goals
A. Greene
5 goals / 1 assists

Shamrock Rovers missing players

Sligo Rovers missing players

Shamrock Rovers Sligo Rovers
Total Home Home vs mid Statistic Away vs top Away Total
23 11 3 Played 3 11 23
15 7 2 Won 1 3 7
2 2 1 Drew 1 3 8
6 2 0 Lost 1 5 8
35 18 5 Scored 3 11 25
15 6 2 Conceded 6 19 30
96% 91% 100% Over 0.5 100% 91% 87%
61% 64% 67% Over 1.5 100% 91% 78%
48% 45% 33% Over 2.5 67% 55% 43%
13% 18% 33% Over 3.5 33% 18% 13%
0% 0% 0% Over 4.5 0% 9% 9%
35% 27% 33% BTTS 67% 45% 52%
52% 55% 67% Clean Sheets 0% 18% 22%
17% 27% 0% Failed To Score 33% 45% 39%
 
6 5.6 6 Corners For (avg) 2 3.5 4
3 2.5 3.7 Corners Against (avg) 8.7 6.3 6.2
1.7 1.8 2.3 Yellow Cards (avg) 3 2.5 2
3 2 0 Red Cards 0 0 1
Key stats this season:
  • Shamrock Rovers have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
  • Shamrock Rovers have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
  • Sligo Rovers have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.

Shamrock Rovers
All Premier Division Europa League League Cup Club Friendlies FAI Cup Atlantic Cup
All Home Away
24-05-19 PD Shamrock Rovers 2 - 0 Cork City
08-06-19 PD Shamrock Rovers 2 - 2 Derry City
14-06-19 PD Bohemians 2 - 1 Shamrock Rovers
28-06-19 PD Shamrock Rovers 0 - 1 Dundalk
01-07-19 PD St Patrick's 0 - 2 Shamrock Rovers
05-07-19 PD Shamrock Rovers 19:00 Sligo Rovers
11-07-19 EL Brann 17:00 Shamrock Rovers
18-07-19 EL Shamrock Rovers 19:00 Brann
19-07-19 PD Shamrock Rovers 19:00 UCD
26-07-19 PD Cork City 19:00 Shamrock Rovers
Sligo Rovers
All Premier Division League Cup Club Friendlies Challenge Cup FAI Cup
All Home Away
31-05-19 PD Dundalk 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers
08-06-19 PD Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 St Patrick's
14-06-19 PD Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Cork City
28-06-19 PD Finn Harps 2 - 0 Sligo Rovers
01-07-19 PD Sligo Rovers 5 - 1 UCD
05-07-19 PD Shamrock Rovers 19:00 Sligo Rovers
08-07-19 CF Sligo Rovers 18:45 Accrington Stanley
13-07-19 PD Sligo Rovers 19:00 Waterford United
19-07-19 PD Derry City 18:45 Sligo Rovers
27-07-19 PD Sligo Rovers 19:00 Bohemians

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Dundalk 21 15 4 2 40 11 11 9 2 0 23 6 10 6 2 2 17 5 29 49
2 Shamrock Rovers 21 14 2 5 33 14 10 7 2 1 18 5 11 7 0 4 15 9 19 44
3 Bohemians 21 11 4 6 25 16 11 6 2 3 15 10 10 5 2 3 10 6 9 37
4 Derry City 20 8 7 5 30 21 9 5 1 3 15 8 11 3 6 2 15 13 9 31
5 St Patrick's 22 8 7 7 18 19 12 6 3 3 11 10 10 2 4 4 7 9 -1 31
6 Sligo Rovers 21 6 8 7 20 27 11 3 5 3 9 10 10 3 3 4 11 17 -7 26
7 Cork City 21 6 6 9 18 25 9 2 4 3 7 9 12 4 2 6 11 16 -7 24
8 Waterford United 18 6 5 7 26 26 9 4 3 2 15 10 9 2 2 5 11 16 0 23
9 UCD 19 3 1 15 13 34 10 3 1 6 11 14 9 0 0 9 2 20 -21 10
10 Finn Harps 22 2 4 16 18 48 11 2 1 8 13 22 11 0 3 8 5 26 -30 10

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