St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shamrock Rovers prediction, odds & betting tips – 13/06/2024

St Patrick’s Athletic and local rivals Shamrock Rovers clash at Richmond Park in a Dublin Derby in the Irish Premier Division on Thursday, 13 June.

Can Pats put a dent in their neighbour’s title defence when the teams meet in Inchicore this week?

St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shamrock Rovers prediction: Pats to take points off their rivals?

Key Stats

• St Patrick’s Athletic claimed four points from their last two encounters with Shamrock Rovers.
• Four of the last five meetings between these clubs featured goals at both ends.
• Over 2.5 goals landed in four of their last five skirmishes between these local rivals.
• St Pats have lost only one of their last five matches in the Premier Division.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Pats priced as underdogs

• HOME: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
• DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
• AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

St. Patrick’s Athletic drew 0-0 at Drogheda in their last league assignment in another frustrating result for new boss Stephen Kenny, though Pats have been a thorn in Shamrock Rovers’ side this term and they could up their game to be a nuisance again on Thursday.

The bookies are giving Athletic just a 26.3% chance of beating Shamrock Rovers, however, the visitors dropped points in three of their last four games on the road and a similar outcome looks possible here. Read more of our top predictions over on our free betting tips page.

Last five H2Hs: Recent encounters have been goal filled

Shamrock Rovers and St. Pats drew 2-2 when they last locked horns in May and that was the fourth time in five previous meetings between the Dublin rivals that produced at least three goals.

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 10/05/24

Shamrock Rovers

2

St Patricks

2

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/04/24

St Patricks

2

Shamrock Rovers

1

Republic of Ireland FAI Cup 09/02/24

Shamrock Rovers

3

St Patricks

1

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 27/10/23

St Patricks

0

Shamrock Rovers

2

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 15/05/23

Shamrock Rovers

3

St Patricks

2

St Patrick’s Athletic preview: Pats could be unchanged

Anto Breslin and Axel Sjoberg are both nursing hamstring problems and will miss Thursday's game. St Patrick's Athletic were held to a draw at relegation candidates Drogheda in their last contest. Pats are still positioned in third-last position.

Predicted lineup: Rogers (GK), McLaughlin, Keeley, Redmond, Turner, Forrester, Lennon, Melia, Leavy, Mulraney, Keating

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 30/09/24

W

Shelbourne

2

St Patricks

3

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 27/09/24

W

Shamrock Rovers

0

St Patricks

3

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 20/09/24

W

Waterford FC

0

St Patricks

3

Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior Cup 17/09/24

W

Maynooth University Town FC

1

St Patricks

3

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/09/24

W

Dundalk

1

St Patricks

2

Shamrock Rovers preview: Champions missing several players

Shamrock Rovers are sweating on the fitness of Rory Gaffney, Gary O'Neil and Sean Hoare while Trevor Clarke, Daniel Cleary, Josh Honohan, Sean Kavanagh and Darragh Burns are all confirmed absentees through injury.

Predicted lineup: Pohls (GK), Nugent, Grace, Poom, Farrugia, Noonan, McEneff, O'Sullivan, Burke, Kenny, Greene

UEFA Conference League 03/10/24

D

Apoel Nicosia

1

Shamrock Rovers

1

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 27/09/24

L

St Patricks

3

Shamrock Rovers

0

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 23/09/24

W

Bohemians Dublin

0

Shamrock Rovers

1

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 20/09/24

D

Derry City

1

Shamrock Rovers

1

Republic of Ireland Premier Division 16/09/24

W

Galway United

1

Shamrock Rovers

2

Player to watch – Jamie Lennon

Jamie Lennon is an all-action presence in midfield for St. Patrick’s Athletic and the 26-year-old is found in the thick of things for Pats in the majority of their fixtures. The Dublin-born anchorman is a local lad and should be fired up for derby day on Thursday.

Lennon a candidate in two markets

Lennon has only scored twice this season, though one of his efforts was dispatched in St. Pats’ last home game against Dundak and the midfielder also managed to score when Athletic played Shamrock Rovers in the FAI President’s Cup in February. Lennon has also been carded seven times this term and he remains as likely to be booked as he is to score this week.