Shamrock Rovers vs St. Patricks Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 February

Shamrock Rovers

L W D W W

1st place in Ireland Premier Division

2-0

20/02/2026 16:00

St. Patricks Athletic

W W L W D

2nd place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs St. Patricks Athletic on 20 February 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Shamrock Rovers vs St. Patricks Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Shamrock Rovers are currently 1st with 51 points after 26 matches.
St. Patricks Athletic sit 2nd with 43 points from 25 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Shamrock Rovers to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors St. Patricks Athletic, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Shamrock Rovers have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

16:00

2026-02-20

Shamrock Rovers vs St. Patricks Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Shamrock Rovers

St. Patricks Athletic

2026-02-20 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/02/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	51	26	15	6	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	43	25	12	7	6	40	21	19
03 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
04 Dundalk	37	26	9	10	7	40	38	2
05 Shelbourne	34	24	8	10	6	35	35	0
06 Derry City	29	25	6	11	8	32	31	1
07 Galway United	28	24	7	7	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	27	26	6	9	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	22	25	4	10	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	22	26	5	7	14	23	43	-20

Head To Head

17/10/2025 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

1 - 0

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

19/05/2025 15:00

Shamrock Rovers

4 - 0

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

18/04/2025 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

2 - 2

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

07/03/2025 15:45

Shamrock Rovers

1 - 0

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

27/09/2024 15:00

Shamrock Rovers

0 - 3

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

13/06/2024 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

2 - 1

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

Shamrock Rovers

33%

Draw

17%

St. Patricks Athletic

50%

Shamrock Rovers Last 6 matches

14/02/2026 11:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 0 UC Dublin Leinster S C

31/01/2026 13:00

Shamrock Rovers 0 - 1 Derry City INT CF

24/01/2026 10:00

Shamrock Rovers 3 - 0 Treaty United INT CF

24/01/2026 06:00

Shamrock Rovers 6 - 0 Longford Town INT CF

16/01/2026 15:45

Blackrock College AFC 2 - 3 Shamrock Rovers Leinster S C

18/12/2025 16:00

Shamrock Rovers 3 - 1 Hamrun Spartans UEFA ECL

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches St. Patricks Athletic

08/02/2026 10:00

Bohemians 0 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

27/01/2026 10:00

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 1 Treaty United INT CF

24/01/2026 14:00

St. Patricks Athletic 5 - 0 Longford Town Senior C

23/01/2026 10:00

St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 1 Cork City INT CF

16/01/2026 15:45

Bray Wanderers 0 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic INT CF

01/11/2025 12:30

Shelbourne 0 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Shamrock Rovers

St. Patricks Athletic

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored

Avg. per game

1.31

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.08

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 12 home matches

YesNo

7 (58%)5 (42%)

In last 12 home matches

NoYes

9 (69%)4 (31%)

Shamrock Rovers

Recent matches

St. Patricks Athletic

Under /Over

(75%)9 3(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)9 4(31%)

Under /Over

(33%)4 8(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)5 8(62%)

Under /Over

(42%)5 7(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)5 8(62%)

/Yes

(58%)7 5(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)5 8(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Shamrock Rovers

St. Patricks Athletic

Shots

Shamrock Rovers

Total shots

14.08 avg / game

Blocked

58 total

Avg. 4.83

St. Patricks Athletic

Total shots

21.50 avg / game

Blocked

77 total

Avg. 6.42

Shamrock Rovers Pass St. Patricks Athletic

Total passes

6778

Avg. 565 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

62%

Total passes

5306

Avg. 442 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Shamrock Rovers

1276

Avg. 106.33 / game

St. Patricks Athletic

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

729

Avg. 56.08 / game

OTHERS

Shamrock Rovers

Played games

St. Patricks Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.42

Clean sheets

0.46

4.58

Corners

6.62

19.83

238

Throw-ins

268

20.62

1.58

Offsides

2.00

2.33

GK saves

2.69

Shamrock Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

St. Patricks Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.67

1.15

0.00

0.00

11.67

140

Fouls

131

10.08

10.83

130

Tackles

116

8.92

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How We Build the Shamrock Rovers vs St. Patricks Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs St. Patricks Athletic on 20 February 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Shamrock Rovers vs St. Patricks Athletic Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Shamrock Rovers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against St. Patricks Athletic's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Shamrock Rovers and St. Patricks Athletic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland Premier Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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