Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers Live Stream, Predictions (May 23)

📏 Form Guide

Shelbourne

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Shelbourne head into this game following a 0-0 Premier Division drawn game versus Drogheda United.

In that game, Shelbourne had 67% possession and 15 shots at goal with 2 of them on target. For their opponents, Drogheda United had 11 attempts at goal with 3 of them on target.

Shelbourne have not been in good attacking form of late. Their goals record equals just 4 against opposition teams over the course of their last six fixtures. In those games, Shelbourne have also seen the tally of goals scored against them total 7.

Looking at their past form shows that Shelbourne:

• haven't lost in the league to Sligo Rovers in their previous 2 matches.
• are undefeated in their last 2 home league matches.

Sligo Rovers

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Sligo Rovers come into this meeting following on from a 0-1 Premier Division win against Galway United in their most recent match.

In that game, Sligo Rovers managed 52% possession and 11 shots at goal with 4 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Sligo Rovers was Reece Hutchinson (68'). Galway United had 16 attempts on goal with 4 of them on target.

The attacking players from Sligo Rovers have struggled for goals in their past 6 clashes, netting the disappointing return of only 4. In those matches, The Bit o' Red have also seen the collective goal aggregate of opposing teams equal 9. Still, we will just have to wait and see if such a trend shall be maintained in this next game.

Going into this contest, Sligo Rovers remain undefeated by Shelbourne in games played away from home for the previous 3 league games.

👥 Head to head

Looking at their past head to head meetings dating back to 26/08/2023 tells us that Shelbourne have won 3 of these and Sligo Rovers 2, with the tally of drawn games being 1.

A combined sum of 11 goals were shared by the two clubs in this period, with 6 for The Shels and 5 belonging to The Bit o' Red. The average goals per game has been 1.83.

The previous league contest between the two was Premier Division match day 7 on 28/03/2025 when the final score was Sligo Rovers 1-2 Shelbourne.

That day, Sligo Rovers managed 57% possession and 14 shots at goal with 2 on target. Their only player to score was Reece Hutchinson (45').

Shelbourne got 10 shots at goal with 6 on target. John Martin (3') and Kerr McInroy (12') scored.

The match was refereed by Paul Norton.

📋 Team News: Shelbourne

Looking at personnel, there is just one fitness concern for the Shelbourne manager Damien Duff to contend with thanks to an almost full-strength group of players. Paddy Barrett (unknown injury) will miss out.

In our view, The Shels may well employ a 3-4-3 formation for the game, utilising Conor Kearns, Mark Coyle, Kameron Ledwidge, Tyreke Wilson, Evan Caffrey, Jonathan Lunney, Kerr McInroy, James Norris, Harry Wood, Ademipo Odubeko and Ellis Chapman.

ℹ️ Team News: Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers boss John Russell has to choose a team with limited availability. Oskar van Hattum (unknown injury) and Ollie Denham (unknown injury) will miss out on this game.

We believe The Bit o' Red might play in a 4-2-3-1 formation by sending out Sam Sargeant, Conor Reynolds, John Mahon, Gareth McElroy, Reece Hutchinson, Matty Wolfe, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Cian Kavanagh, Owen Elding, William Fitzgerald and Jad Hakiki.

🔮 Prediction

We’re of the view that Shelbourne will most probably be able to create a decent number of chances and shots on target.

However, Sligo Rovers could well struggle getting on the scoresheet although we do think that they will probably end up converting at least once.

We therefore think that it’s going to be a pretty comfortable 3-1 win for Shelbourne come full-time.

💵 ⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?

Looking at the betting prices for the match in the win-draw-win market, staking on Shelbourne is available for 1.57, a wager on a drawn result is 3.75 & taking a punt on victory for Sligo Rovers comes in at 5.5. These are the best of the bets that can be secured right now.

Lucas Pereira, 18:08 20/05/2025