Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 August

Sligo Rovers

W L L L D

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

0 - 1

26/08/2023 14:45

Shelbourne

D L W D W

4th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne on 26 August 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne preview before placing your bet.

Sligo Rovers will face Shelbourne in Ireland Premier Division on August 26, 2023 at 14:45.
Sligo Rovers are currently 8th with 37 points after 36 matches.
Shelbourne sit 4th with 60 points from 36 matches.

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

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 26/08/2023

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	72	36	20	12	4	67	27	40
02 Derry City	65	36	18	11	7	57	24	33
03 St. Patricks Athletic	62	36	19	5	12	59	42	17
04 Shelbourne	60	36	15	15	6	44	27	17
05 Dundalk	58	36	17	7	12	59	44	15
06 Bohemians	58	36	16	10	10	53	40	13
07 Drogheda United	41	36	10	11	15	40	54	-14
08 Sligo Rovers	37	36	10	7	19	36	51	-15
09 Cork City	31	36	8	7	21	35	64	-29
10 UC Dublin	11	36	2	5	29	19	96	-77

Head To Head

09/06/2023 14:45

Shelbourne

1 - 1

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

13/05/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers

0 - 3

Shelbourne

IRE PR

10/04/2023 14:45

Shelbourne

2 - 1

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

09/09/2022 14:45

Shelbourne

0 - 2

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

02/07/2022 14:45

Sligo Rovers

3 - 1

Shelbourne

IRE PR

06/05/2022 14:45

Shelbourne

2 - 1

Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

Shelbourne

50%

Draw

17%

Sligo Rovers

33%

Sligo Rovers Last 6 matches

17/08/2023 14:00

Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Treaty United

INT CF

11/08/2023 14:45

Dundalk 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

04/08/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers 0 - 2 St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

28/07/2023 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 2 Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

21/07/2023 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 1 Sligo Rovers

IRFAIC

15/07/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers 3 - 0 Cork City

IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Shelbourne

11/08/2023 14:45

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

06/08/2023 11:59

Dundalk 1 - 1 Shelbourne

IRE PR

28/07/2023 14:45

Cork City 0 - 2 Shelbourne

IRE PR

21/07/2023 14:45

Bohemians 1 - 0 Shelbourne

IRFAIC

14/07/2023 14:45

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Bohemians

IRE PR

07/07/2023 14:45

UC Dublin 0 - 4 Shelbourne

IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

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

Sligo Rovers

Shelbourne

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.86

Scored

Avg. per game

0.81

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

16 (44%)20 (56%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

18 (50%)18 (50%)

Sligo Rovers

Recent matches

Shelbourne

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(58%)21 15(42%)

Under /Over

(25%)9 27(75%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(11%)4 32(89%)

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

/Yes

(47%)17 19(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)17 19(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sligo Rovers

Shelbourne

Shots

Sligo Rovers

Total shots

11.36 avg / game

Blocked

40 total

Avg. 2.50

Shelbourne

Total shots

10.97 avg / game

Blocked

67 total

Avg. 4.47

Sligo Rovers Pass Shelbourne

Total passes

7006

Avg. 369 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

8969

Avg. 472 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sligo Rovers

Played games

Shelbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.17

Clean sheets

0.39

5.06

182

Corners

132

3.67

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.83

Offsides

1.69

2.03

GK saves

2.08

Sligo Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Shelbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

3.00

108

2.39

0.11

0.06

11.67

420

Fouls

327

9.08

7.17

258

Tackles

220

6.11

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne on 26 August 2023 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.

Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sligo Rovers's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Shelbourne'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 Sligo Rovers and Shelbourne 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.

Explore More Ireland Premier Division Predictions

Find every upcoming Ireland Premier Division fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less