Shamrock Rovers 3-2 Shelbourne – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Shamrock Rovers at 42%, yet in-form Shelbourne provide a compelling counter-argument — this Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
Shelbourne make the trip to Tallaght Stadium to face Shamrock Rovers in Premier Division (matchday 10). The match kicks off on Monday 6 April 2026 at 17:00 UK time.
Form
Shamrock Rovers (all games): 4W 2D 4L across their last 10 — 1.40 PPG. Last five: L L L W L. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
At home, Shamrock Rovers have gone 7W 1D 2L in their last 10 home games (2.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 0.60 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home. Their home PPG of 2.20 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.40 — Shamrock Rovers are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Shelbourne have collected 2.10 PPG across their last 10 games: 6W 3D 1L. Last five: W W W W D. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.00. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
On the road, Shelbourne have gone 5W 4D 1L in their last 10 away fixtures (1.90 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Shelbourne are 0.70 PPG clear of Shamrock Rovers over their recent games (2.10 vs 1.40). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record is closely matched — across the 7 H2H matches in our data, the wins are level at 2 apiece, with 3 draws. Neither side has a commanding advantage.
The 7 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.6 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 9 Mar 2026, ended Shamrock Rovers 2–2 Shelbourne — a draw.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
Trading & In-Play
Shamrock Rovers — key trading statistics (last 72 games, 36 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 67% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 81% of the time; of the 22 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 32%; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games).
Shelbourne — key trading statistics (last 72 games, 36 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 69% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; of the 19 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 37%; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 31% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Shamrock Rovers 54% versus Shelbourne 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Shamrock Rovers 50% | Shelbourne 38%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Shamrock Rovers surrender their half-time lead 32% of the time, while Shelbourne have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 37% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Shamrock Rovers 1.24 xG and Shelbourne 0.89 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Shamrock Rovers attack 1.074 / defence 0.738 | Shelbourne attack 1.163 / defence 0.835. League average goals — home 1.382 / away 1.034. Shamrock Rovers have a tight defence (rating 0.738), which is pulling Shelbourne's projected output down. Data: built from Shamrock Rovers's last 45 games and Shelbourne's last 45.
Result probabilities: Shamrock Rovers 42% | Draw 34% | Shelbourne 24%. Fair-value odds: Shamrock Rovers 2.39 | Draw 2.91 | Shelbourne 4.19. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 34% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 36% | BTTS Yes probability 44% | Total xG 2.13. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 64% — total xG of 2.13 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS No at 56% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Shamrock Rovers are the pick at 42% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Shelbourne (2.10 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — the model adjusts for opposition strength, which raw form results do not. Draw probability of 34% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Shamrock Rovers if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.13 combined xG gives a 64% probability to Under 2.5 — a Poisson-only call with no corroboration from form or H2H.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 56%. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Shamrock Rovers 40% (last 10 home games) | Shelbourne 70% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne | Competition: Premier Division, matchday 10 | Venue: Tallaght Stadium • Kick-off: Monday 6 April 2026 at 17:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Shamrock Rovers 42% | Draw 34% | Shelbourne 24% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 36% (Under 64%) | BTTS Yes 44% (No 56%) | xG Shamrock Rovers 1.24 / Shelbourne 0.89 • Poisson strength factors: Shamrock Rovers attack 1.074 / def 0.738 | Shelbourne attack 1.163 / def 0.835 | league avg home 1.382 / away 1.034 • Poisson stance: Shamrock Rovers (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.24
Shamrock Rovers xG
Expected Goals
0.89
Shelbourne xG
44%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
36%
Over 2.5
17%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne FAQs
What time does Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne kick off?
Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne kicked off at 17:00 UK time on Monday 6 April 2026 at Tallaght Stadium.
What was the final score in Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Shamrock Rovers 3 - 2 Shelbourne.
Where is Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne being played?
The match is being played at Tallaght Stadium.
What competition is Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne part of?
Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne is a Premier Division fixture (matchday 10) (Ireland).
Who is favourite to win Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Our statistical model gives Shamrock Rovers a 42% chance of winning, Shelbourne a 24% chance, and a 34% chance of a draw — making Shamrock Rovers the favourite.
Will both teams score in Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Our model estimates a 44% probability that both Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (56%).
Will Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 36%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (64%).
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Shamrock Rovers's attacking strength (1.07x league average) is weighed against Shelbourne's defensive record (0.83x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.24. Flip it around — Shelbourne's attack (1.16x) against Shamrock Rovers's defence (0.74x) — and the away total comes out at 0.89.
These ratings are built from Shamrock Rovers's last 45 games and Shelbourne's last 45 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.8%. Close behind: 0-0 (13.6%), 1-0 (13.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 41% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Shamrock Rovers Win
42%
2.39
34%
2.91
24%
4.19
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
14.8%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.1%
Draw
0 – 0
11.9%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.24
Shamrock Rovers xG
Total xG
2.13
0.89
Shelbourne xG
2.39
42%
Home win
2.91
34%
Draw
4.19
24%
Away win
Goals Markets
63%
Over 1.5
1.59
37%
Under 1.5
2.70
36%
Over 2.5
2.78
64%
Under 2.5
1.56
17%
Over 3.5
5.88
83%
Under 3.5
1.20
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
44%
BTTS Yes
2.25
56%
BTTS No
1.80
Clean Sheet
41%
2.43
29%
3.46
Win to Nil
17%
5.82
7%
14.47
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.9 | 10.6 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 14.8 | 13.1 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.2 | 8.1 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.8%.
How many goals are Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne expected to score?
The model projects 1.24 expected goals for Shamrock Rovers and 0.89 for Shelbourne, a combined total of 2.13.
How confident is the prediction model for Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Shamrock Rovers's recent record stands at 36W 19D 17L from 72 games, a 1.76 PPG return, with L-L-L-W-L in the last five.
Shelbourne, meanwhile, have gone 32W 26D 14L across 72 games — 1.69 PPG, with W-W-W-W-D in their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.76 PPG for Shamrock Rovers against 1.69 for Shelbourne. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Shamrock Rovers have managed 21W 9D 6L from their last 36 home games — 2.00 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Shelbourne's away record stands at 15W 14D 7L across their last 36 away games, a 1.64 PPG haul.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Shamrock Rovers are averaging 1.47 goals scored and 0.94 conceded per game recently; Shelbourne are on 1.22 scored and 0.89 conceded. Both sides have been difficult to break down recently — a combination that often points to a tighter, lower-scoring game than the average fixture.
Last 72 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Shamrock Rovers
Current Season
Shelbourne
Current Season
Shamrock Rovers (Home) vs Shelbourne (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Shamrock Rovers
Current Season
Shelbourne
Current Season
❓ Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne Form FAQs
What form are Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne in coming into this match?
Shamrock Rovers have gone 36W 19D 17L in their last 72 games (1.76 PPG), while Shelbourne have gone 32W 26D 14L in their last 72 (1.69 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Shamrock Rovers at home or Shelbourne away?
Shamrock Rovers's home record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Shamrock Rovers at home: 2.00 PPG; Shelbourne away: 1.64 PPG.
Have Shamrock Rovers or Shelbourne been keeping clean sheets recently?
Shamrock Rovers have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their recent games, Shelbourne in 35%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 10 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to May 2024 — enough to show some patterns. All of them came in Premier Division. The most recent was as recently as 4 September 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Shamrock Rovers have gone 2W 2D 2L from the 6 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Shelbourne — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Shamrock Rovers
4
Draws
3
Shelbourne
Recent Meetings
❓ Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Shamrock Rovers have won 3, Shelbourne have won 3, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 4 September 2026: Shamrock Rovers 0-0 Shelbourne.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Shamrock Rovers are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 44% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 19% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
Shelbourne are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 69% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 18% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 42% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Shamrock Rovers 44%, Shelbourne 53% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Shamrock Rovers) and 31% (Shelbourne).
On the defensive side: Shamrock Rovers keep a clean sheet in 47% of their matches; Shelbourne in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Shamrock Rovers home games / Shelbourne away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 44% of Shamrock Rovers's recent matches and 53% of Shelbourne's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of Shamrock Rovers's recent games and 31% of Shelbourne's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 67% of Shamrock Rovers's recent matches and 69% of Shelbourne's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Shamrock Rovers edge out Shelbourne 3-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Shamrock Rovers beat Shelbourne 3-2 at Tallaght Stadium, Regular Season - 10, in the Premier Division. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Shamrock Rovers 1.24 xG and Shelbourne 0.89 xG, a combined 2.13. The scoreboard read 3-2 for 5 actual goals. Shamrock Rovers beat their projection by 1.8 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Shelbourne outscored their 0.89 projection by 1.1. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Shamrock Rovers attack 1.07 / defence 0.74 against Shelbourne attack 1.16 / defence 0.83, drawn from 45/45 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Shamrock Rovers 42% | Draw 34% | Shelbourne 24%, with Shamrock Rovers to win its most likely call at 42%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 36%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 65% and landed. Over 3.5 was 17% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 44% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 44% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Shamrock Rovers 50%, Shelbourne 38%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Shamrock Rovers's trading profile (72 games, 36 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and conceded here.
Shelbourne's trading profile (72 games, 36 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Shamrock Rovers 1.76 PPG, Shelbourne 1.69 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Shamrock Rovers win broke the near-deadlock. Shamrock Rovers (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.75 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 2 against a 0.83 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Shelbourne (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.17 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 0.92 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.