Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Premier Division Ireland
In the 22nd round of the Irish Premier Division on June 27, 2026, a match will take place between Sligo Rovers and Shelbourne. The hosts are desperate for a win and will try to secure it against a mid-table opponent.
Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Sligo finished the 2025 season in seventh place with 41 points. Now, half of their matches have ended in defeat. They even lost to Waterford, and in the last round suffered a 0-2 defeat against St Patrick's.
The Dublin side dropped from first to third place last season. This year, they had a tough start but have gradually built momentum. Only Bohemians beat them in the recent round, and it was a heavy 0-3 loss.
Russell's team scores just 0.71 goals per match, conceding nearly twice as many—1.57. Their next opponents from the capital have 1.41 goals scored per game, while conceding 1.45 on average.
Previous matches: Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne
Shelbourne had a five-game winning streak, but there was a goalless draw in May.
The visitors will try to bounce back from their setback in the last round. We predict their victory (odds – 1.75).
Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne: Key Statistics and Trends
- Sligo Rovers have won three of their last eight matches
- 38% of Sligo Rovers' matches ended with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.29
- Shelbourne were unbeaten in nine consecutive matches before the last round
- 73% of Shelbourne's matches ended with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.86
Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne: Probable Starting Lineups
Sligo Rovers play in a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (probable lineup): Sargent - McHale, McElroy, Denham - Stewart, McHugh, McManus, Fitzgerald - Mikison - Kavanagh, Patton
Shelbourne play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (probable lineup): Spell - Ledwidge, Barrett, Bowan - Jarvis, McEnroe, Lanny, Henry-Francis, Caffrey - Wood, Martin
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