The Premier Division heats up as Sligo Rovers face Shamrock Rovers on 5 July 2025. Our comprehensive preview examines form, player stats, historical results, and betting markets to boost UK punters’ betting confidence.
- Sligo Rovers has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 3 games.
- 4 of Sligo Rovers's last 5 games have had under 2.5 goals.
- 5 of Sligo Rovers's last 7 games saw them score first.
- 7 of Sligo Rovers's last 8 and 5 of Shamrock Rovers's last 5 games have had over 4.5 cards.
- 5 of Sligo Rovers's last 7 games have had over 10.5 corners.
- 4 of Shamrock Rovers's last 5 games have had under 10.5 corners.
Sligo Rovers, currently 9th with 19 points from 22 matches, are coming off a 1-1 draw against Bohemian FC on 27 June 2025. Owen Elding’s strike secured the draw, although Sligo Rovers managing 4 shots on target. Their defence struggles at home, with only 1 clean sheets in 11 home games this season, leaving them vulnerable to conceding. Leading the attack is Owen Elding, who has bagged 8 goals in 21 appearances. Sligo Rovers have mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 games, making their performance a bit unpredictable. Having scored 26 goals and conceded 37 in 22 matches this season, Sligo Rovers play a more open style, with games often featuring higher-scoring outcomes.
Shamrock Rovers, sitting 1st with 48 points, are in inconsistent form, with a mixed run in their recent matches. Their latest result was a 1-0 victory against Waterford on 27 June 2025, with Rory Gaffney scoring the decisive goal. Shamrock Rovers boast a strong away defence, with 9 clean sheets in 12 away games this season, having conceded 21 goals. Commanding the frontline is Graham Burke, who has scored 7 goals in 23 appearances. Shamrock Rovers are in exceptional form, with 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 games, making them a formidable challenge.
Head-to-Head Record
- In last 3 head-to-head games, Sligo Rovers has failed to keep a clean sheet.
Sligo Rovers Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cian Kavanagh | 18 | 0.17 | 0.06 | 1.56 | 0.61 | 0.39 |
| Connor Malley | 12 | 0 | 0.08 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 1.17 |
| Conor Reynolds | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 3.00 |
| Gareth McElroy | 18 | 0.11 | 0 | 0.89 | 0.39 | 1.22 |
| Jad Hakiki | 22 | 0.18 | 0 | 2.09 | 0.77 | 1.05 |
| Jake Doyle Hayes | 17 | 0 | 0.06 | 0.41 | 0.18 | 2.18 |
| John Mahon | 19 | 0.05 | 0 | 0.42 | 0.11 | 1.26 |
| Oliver Denham | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.10 | 0 | 1.90 |
| Owen Elding | 22 | 0.36 | 0.14 | 2.18 | 0.86 | 0.73 |
| Patrick McClean | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 |
| Reece Hutchinson | 22 | 0.14 | 0.09 | 0.50 | 0.14 | 1.59 |
| Seb Quirk | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 |
| William Fitzgerald | 23 | 0 | 0.26 | 0.65 | 0.26 | 1.04 |
- #29 - Sam Sargeant (Goalkeeper)
- #46 - Conor Reynolds (Defender)
- #15 - Oliver Denham (Defender)
- #5 - Patrick McClean (Defender)
- #7 - William Fitzgerald (C) (Defender)
- #16 - James McManus (Midfielder)
- #49 - Jake Doyle Hayes (Midfielder)
- #47 - Owen Elding (Midfielder)
- #8 - Jad Hakiki (Midfielder)
- #28 - Ryan O'Kane (Midfielder)
- #9 - Wilson Waweru (Forward)
Shamrock Rovers Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron McEneff | 14 | 0.21 | 0 | 1.00 | 0.43 | 0.43 |
| Adam Matthews | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.44 | 0 | 1.56 |
| Cory O'Sullivan | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0.12 | 0 | 1.06 |
| Dan Cleary | 18 | 0.11 | 0 | 0.44 | 0.11 | 1.33 |
| Daniel Mandroiu | 11 | 0 | 0.27 | 1.27 | 0.55 | 0.36 |
| Darragh Nugent | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.30 | 0.10 | 2.40 |
| Dylan Watts | 20 | 0 | 0.10 | 1.05 | 0.20 | 1.20 |
| Gary O'Neill | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0.20 | 0.10 | 1.00 |
| Graham Burke | 23 | 0.30 | 0.22 | 3.52 | 1.39 | 0.39 |
| Joshua Honohan | 23 | 0.13 | 0.09 | 1.04 | 0.35 | 1.04 |
| Lee Grace | 16 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 1.00 | 0.38 | 1.06 |
| Matthew Healy | 22 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 1.14 | 0.36 | 1.55 |
| Max Kovaleskis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 1.00 |
| Michael Noonan | 22 | 0.27 | 0.05 | 1.73 | 0.68 | 0.36 |
| Roberto Lopes | 24 | 0.08 | 0 | 0.92 | 0.29 | 1.88 |
| Rory Gaffney | 17 | 0.35 | 0 | 1.35 | 0.53 | 0.24 |
| Rory Gaffney | 17 | 0.35 | 0 | 1.35 | 0.53 | 0.24 |
| Trevor Clarke | 4 | 0 | 0.25 | 1.00 | 0.25 | 0.75 |
- #1 - Edward McGinty (Goalkeeper)
- #21 - Daniel Grant (Defender)
- #6 - Dan Cleary (Defender)
- #4 - Roberto Lopes (C) (Defender)
- #5 - Lee Grace (Defender)
- #2 - Joshua Honohan (Defender)
- #7 - Dylan Watts (Midfielder)
- #17 - Matthew Healy (Midfielder)
- #14 - Daniel Mandroiu (Midfielder)
- #20 - Rory Gaffney (Forward)
- #10 - Graham Burke (Forward)
Sligo Rovers vs Shamrock Rovers Betting Tips
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Sligo Rovers v Shamrock Rovers Odds
Full Time Result:- Sligo Rovers to win: 6/1
- Draw: 10/3
- Shamrock Rovers to win: 11/25
- Sligo Rovers to win or Draw: 13/8
- Draw or Shamrock Rovers to win: 1/10
- Sligo Rovers to win or Shamrock Rovers to win: 1/5
- Sligo Rovers to win: 6/1
- Draw: 11/8
- Shamrock Rovers to win: 20/21
- Both Teams to Score - Yes: 1/1
- Both Teams to Score - No: 1/1
- Over 2.5 Goals: 17/20
- Under 2.5 Goals: 19/20
- Over 3.5 Goals: 2/1
- Under 3.5 Goals: 4/11
Sligo Rovers Previous 10 Matches
- 27.06, Bohemian FC (a) 1 - 1
- 23.06, Galway United (h) 2 - 1
- 20.06, Drogheda United (a) 0 - 1
- 14.06, Waterford FC (h) 1 - 0
- 30.05, St. Patrick's Athletic (h) 0 - 1
- 23.05, Shelbourne (a) 2 - 3
- 16.05, Galway United (a) 1 - 0
- 10.05, Bohemian FC (h) 0 - 1
- 05.05, Shamrock Rovers (a) 0 - 2
- 02.05, Drogheda United (h) 2 - 2
- 26.04, Cork City (h) 1 - 1
Shamrock Rovers Previous 10 Matches
- 27.06, Waterford FC (h) 1 - 0
- 23.06, Bohemian FC (a) 0 - 2
- 20.06, Cork City (h) 4 - 1
- 16.06, Drogheda United (a) 2 - 1
- 13.06, Shelbourne (a) 2 - 1
- 30.05, Galway United (h) 0 - 0
- 23.05, Derry City (a) 2 - 1
- 19.05, St. Patrick's Athletic (h) 4 - 0
- 16.05, Waterford FC (a) 3 - 1
- 09.05, Drogheda United (h) 3 - 0
- 05.05, Sligo Rovers (h) 2 - 0
Premier Division Table
| Sligo Rovers | Opponent | Shamrock Rovers | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 0-2 | Shamrock Rovers | - | - |
| 0-1 | 0-3 | Derry City | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| 0-1 | 1-1 | Bohemian FC | 2-3 | 0-2 |
| 2-2 | 0-1 | Drogheda United | 3-0 | 2-1 |
| 1-2 | 2-3 | Shelbourne | 2-2 | 2-1 |
| 0-1 | 3-4 | St. Patrick's Athletic | 4-0 | 2-2 |
| 2-1 | 1-0 | Galway United | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| 1-0 | 4-0 | Waterford FC | 1-0 | 3-1 |
| - | - | Sligo Rovers | 2-0 | 1-2 |
| 1-1 | 1-1 | Cork City | 4-1 | 1-1 |
| # | Team Name | М | P | Wins | Draws | Losses | GD | SG | CG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 25 | 49 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 1.76 | 0.92 |
| 2 | Derry City | 23 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 1.52 | 1.04 |
| 3 | Bohemian FC | 23 | 38 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 1.17 | 0.96 |
| 4 | Drogheda Utd | 25 | 38 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1.16 | 1.00 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 25 | 35 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1.20 | 1.08 |
| 6 | St. Patrick’s | 25 | 32 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1.08 | 1.08 |
| 7 | Galway Utd | 23 | 29 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1.17 | 1.17 |
| 8 | Waterford | 23 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 12 | -16 | 1.13 | 1.83 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 23 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -11 | 1.22 | 1.70 |
| 10 | Cork City | 23 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 12 | -17 | 1.04 | 1.78 |
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