There’s League of Ireland Premier Division action at Tolka Park on Friday. Our Shelbourne vs Shamrock prediction considers whether the visitors can extend their lead at the top with another win.
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Shelbourne vs Shamrock prediction: Both teams to score in road win
Key stats
- Our Shelbourne vs Shamrock betting tips take into account that the visitors have scored at least twice in five of their last six matches.
- Shelbourne have only won 40% of their home games this season.
- It’s just one clean sheet in 10 matches for the Reds.
Correct score prediction: Shelbourne 1-2 Shamrock
It’s five wins out of six for Shamrock heading into this game, and they are looking in really good shape to take control of this title race.
This is one of their tougher tests, but Shelbourne’s form has been patchy of late, and the visitors look like the team more capable of winning this.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Rovers
- HOME: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- DRAW: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- AWAY: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Shelbourne vs Shamrock odds, with an implied probability of 44.4% that they win this match.
The international break means that both sides have gone a fortnight without a game, and Shamrock weren’t at their best last time out, drawing 0-0 at home to Galway United.
As for Shelbourne, they head into this after a 1-1 draw away to Cork City, with Alistair Coote scoring with their shot on target.
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Most recent H2Hs: Score draws so far this season
Our Shelbourne vs Shamrock prediction suggests we’ll get a clear winner here, after the two meetings so far this season both ended in score draws.
Shelbourne have shaded the recent meetings overall, with two wins in the last six encounters, compared to Shamrock’s one.
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Shelbourne preview: Few changes expected
The hosts could be unchanged after a solid showing in Cork last time out. Defender Paddy Barrett is still out injured.
Predicted Lineup: Healy (GK), O'Sullivan, Coyle, Wilson, Ledwidge, Caffrey, Chapman, Lunney, McInroy, Wood & Martin
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 09/05/25
W St Patricks 1 Shelbourne 2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/05/25
L Waterford FC 1 Shelbourne 0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division 02/05/25
L Derry City 2 Shelbourne 0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division 25/04/25
D Shamrock Rovers 2 Shelbourne 2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division 21/04/25
D Galway United 2 Shelbourne 2
Shamrock preview: Cleary returns from ban
There are no major injury issues reported for Shamrock. Stephen Bradley could opt for a change in defence, with Daniel Cleary available again following suspension.
Predicted Lineup: McGinty (GK), Grant, Cleary, O'Sullivan, Lopes, Matthews, Byrne, Healy, McEneff, Burke & Noonan
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 09/05/25
W Drogheda United 0 Shamrock Rovers 3 Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/05/25
W Sligo Rovers 0 Shamrock Rovers 2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division 02/05/25
D Cork City 1 Shamrock Rovers 1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division 25/04/25
D Shelbourne 2 Shamrock Rovers 2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division 21/04/25
L Bohemians Dublin 3 Shamrock Rovers 2
Player to watch – Graham Burke
The visiting team’s main goal threat may come from Graham Burke. The Dublin-born forward has chipped in with six goals so far this season in the league, a record bettered by only three players in the Irish top flight.
Burke striking after the break
67% of the 31-year-old’s goals in 2025 have come after the interval. That includes a 93rd-minute strike against Waterford on matchday 16.