The football stage is set for Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians to showcase their skills in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division on 12.10.2026. As fans and bettors alike await this match, our detailed analysis provides a deeper look at the dynamics that could define the outcome. We examine the tactical depth of both Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians, making our prediction a crucial read for anyone betting on this game. Don’t miss out on our expert advice!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 46/27 | 56 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Athl. | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 45/25 | 50 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 50/34 | 50 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 46/45 | 40 |
Key Player Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians
Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Shamrock Rovers | 25.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Bohemians | 17.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Shamrock Rovers | 27.02.2026 | 3-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Bohemians | 26.09.2025 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Shamrock Rovers | 23.06.2025 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Bohemians | 21.04.2025 | 2-3 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Shamrock Rovers | 16.02.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Bohemians | 23.09.2024 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Shamrock Rovers | 01.09.2024 | 2-1 |
| FAI Cup | Bohemians | Shamrock Rovers | 19.07.2024 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Shelbourne | 04.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 30.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | KuPS | Shamrock Rovers | 27.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Shamrock Rovers | KuPS | 20.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| FAI Cup | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 16.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | Egnatia Rrogozhinë | Shamrock Rovers | 13.08.2026 | 5-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Dundalk | 07.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| UEFA Europa League | Shamrock Rovers | Egnatia Rrogozhinë | 04.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Shamrock Rovers | 31.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Shamrock Rovers | Ararat-Armenia | 28.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAI Cup | St Patrick's Athl. | Bohemians | 05.09.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Sligo Rovers | 28.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Derry City | 21.08.2026 | 5-3 |
| FAI Cup | Bohemians | Longford Town | 16.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | FC Midtjylland | Bohemians | 13.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Bohemians | 09.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Bohemians | FC Midtjylland | 06.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Galway United | 02.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Ballkani | Bohemians | 30.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | Bohemians | Ballkani | 22.07.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Shamrock Rovers VS Bohemians
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians
htmlThere are derbies. And then there is this. Shamrock Rovers against Bohemians is Dublin's fiercest football rivalry, and on Friday night, it carries genuine title weight. Rovers sit top of the Premier Division with 54 points from 27 games. Bohemians are breathing down their necks in third, just four points behind but having played two games more. Every moment of this one matters.
Here's what you need to watch for — Bohemians come into this fixture in red-hot form. Five goals against Derry City, four past Longford Town in the cup, three against Sligo Rovers. They are scoring freely and playing with real confidence. C. Whelan leads their attack with 10 league goals and five assists. He is their heartbeat. If he gets space, Rovers will suffer.
But don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Bohemians being the in-form team. Rovers have the head-to-head edge where it counts. In their four most recent league meetings, Shamrock Rovers have won three. Including a 2-1 victory at Bohemians as recently as May. Home advantage tonight adds another layer in their favour.
Here's a surprising detail casual fans might miss. Bohemians have conceded 34 league goals this season compared to Rovers' 24. That defensive gap is significant. Bohs score plenty but they also leak. And Rovers, though not prolific, are clinical. G. Burke with six goals and J. McGovern adding five goals and five assists gives them real quality in the final third.
Tactically, the key battle will be D. Devoy against Rovers' midfield. Devoy leads Bohemians' discipline charts with ten yellow cards in 26 matches. He's combative, creative, and crucial. If Rovers can disrupt him early, Bohs lose their rhythm. M. Healy, Rovers' most-booked player, could be central to that physical battle in the middle of the park. Expect sparks.
From a betting perspective, I see genuine value in a Shamrock Rovers win at 2.30. The home advantage, the head-to-head record, and Bohemians' leaky defence all point the same direction. The Both Teams to Score market also looks attractive given how freely goals flow in this fixture — eight of the last ten head-to-head meetings have seen both sides net. I'd be bold enough to predict Whelan gets on the scoresheet for Bohs, but Rovers edge it 2-1. Sound familiar? It should — that's exactly how their last meeting ended.
Friday night. Tallaght Stadium. Dublin's football soul on the line. This is the one you simply cannot miss.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Stevens | Republic of Ireland | 36 | Defender | 183 cm | 78 kg |
| C. Malley | England | 26 | Midfielder | 186 cm | 66 kg |
| G. Burke | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Attacker | 180 cm | 75 kg |
| A. Matthews | Wales | 34 | Defender | 178 cm | 71 kg |
| J. Mulraney | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 64 kg |
| J. Byrne | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 73 kg |
| D. Cleary | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Defender | 182 cm | 77 kg |
| L. Grace | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Defender | 188 cm | 76 kg |
| Pico | Cape Verde | 34 | Defender | 182 | 83 |
| T. Clarke | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 64 kg |
| D. Watts | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 73 kg |
| A. Greene | Republic of Ireland | 36 | Attacker | 177 cm | 79 kg |
| D. Grant | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. McGinty | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| L. Steacy | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Goalkeeper | 180 cm | 77 kg |
| W. Fitzgerald | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Midfielder | 187 cm | 73 kg |
| J. Afolabi | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Attacker | 189 | 72 |
| J. McGovern | Northern Ireland | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| T. Sobowale | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 181 | n/a |
| M. Healy | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. James-Taylor | England | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. McDonnell | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 74 kg |
| P. Madden | Republic of Ireland | 36 | Attacker | 183 | 76 |
| J. Flores | England | 30 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 75 kg |
| D. Devoy | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Tierney | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Attacker | 170 cm | 66 kg |
| N. Morahan | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Todd | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Rooney | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Byrne | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Chorążka | Poland | 27 | Goalkeeper | 186 cm | 76 kg |
| C. Whelan | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Attacker | 180 cm | 60 kg |
| D. Power | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 179 | 73 |
| R. Burke | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | 177 cm | n/a |
| S. Diallo | England | 27 | Midfielder | 188 cm | 72 kg |
| C. Parsons | England | 25 | Attacker | 176 | 68 |
| Leigh Robert Kavanagh | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Josh Adam | Scotland | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| H. Vaughan | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Midfielder | 168 | 67 |
| J. McManus | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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