A key match in Premier Division as both teams are battling for the top positions. With Shamrock Rovers in 1st position and St Patrick's placed 2nd, this promises to be an exciting meeting. Read on to find out more!
- Shamrock Rovers have the the best goal difference (+17) in Premier Division
- St Patrick's have the most scored goals (35) in Premier Division
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Shamrock Rovers form and stats
The story so far in the Premier Division for Shamrock Rovers, who have the the best goal difference (+17) in Premier Division, at their home stadium (Tallaght Stadium) is 5 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat.
Shamrock Rovers's last game was hosting Galway United and winning 2-0.
In the game before, an away victory in the Premier Division match versus Derry City with a 4-2 scoreline.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Shamrock Rovers have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found three games) they have won one time, drawn one and lost one.
The Shamrock fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 16 goals in 10 league matches. Shamrock have only conceded 9 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
St Patrick's form and stats
As the visiting team in Premier Division matches, St Patrick's, who have the most scored goals (35) in Premier Division, have produced an overall stat of 3-5-2 so far.
189 minutes! That's how long the St Patrick's goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros and his defense have shut out their league opponents.
The supporters enjoyed St Patrick's's previous game versus Bray Wanderers, a FAI Cup 6-0 win played at home. As mentioned above, Patrick's was the only team on the pitch versus Bray Wanderers in their previous game, winning 6-0. This could be a tougher task.
That result followed a home victory 2-0 versus Drogheda United in the Premier Division.We have checked recent matches where St Patrick's have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those four games were one victory, three draws and zero defeats.
Patrick's has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 15 goals from 10 games. St Patrick's have conceded 13 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the St Patrick's - Shamrock 1-2 earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: six - four - zero (Shamrock wins - draws - St Patrick's wins). As for goals, two matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), eight had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  R. Gaffney 8 goals |  G. Burke 8 goals |   R. Coughlin 7 goals |
Shamrock Rovers missing players
St Patrick's missing players
| Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 20 | 10 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 10 | 21 |
| 12 | 5 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 34 | 16 | 0 | Scored | S | 1 | 15 | 35 |
| 17 | 9 | 1 | Conceded | C | 1 | 13 | 20 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 80% | 90% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 90% | 86% |
| 45% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 40% | 43% |
| 15% | 10% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 40% | 24% |
| 10% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 10% | 10% |
| 65% | 80% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 80% | 57% |
| 25% | 10% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | 38% |
| 10% | 10% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 5% |
| 6.4 | 6.6 | 8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7 | 7 | 6.1 |
| 3.2 | 3.7 | 2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| 2 | 2.2 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 10.7 | 11.5 | 9 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 14 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
| 4.6 | 4.5 | 0 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| 37% | 36% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 17% | 39% | 44% |
- Shamrock Rovers have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Shamrock Rovers have the fewest dropped points from leading position (4) in Premier Division
- Shamrock Rovers have the most points from losing position (18) in Premier Division
- Shamrock Rovers have the the best goal difference (+17) in Premier Division
- Shamrock Rovers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- St Patrick's have scored in all their away matches so far.
- St Patrick's have the fewest matches under the total-line (6) in Premier Division
- St Patrick's have the most clean sheets (8) in Premier Division
- St Patrick's have the most scored goals (35) in Premier Division
- St Patrick's have the most scored goals in the second half (26) in Premier Division
- St Patrick's haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- St Patrick's is in the best form (4-1-1)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 41 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 41 |
| 3 | Sligo Rovers | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 38 |
| 4 | Bohemians | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 34 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 31 |
| 5 | Drogheda United | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 34 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 30 |
| 6 | Dundalk | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 15 | -2 | 27 |
| 7 | Derry City | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 28 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -5 | 25 |
| 8 | Finn Harps | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 18 | -14 | 20 |
| 9 | Waterford United | 21 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 39 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 18 | -24 | 19 |
| 10 | Longford Town | 21 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 35 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 18 | -20 | 11 |