As the Republic of Ireland Premier Division continues, a pivotal match between Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athl. on 29.05.2026 draws near. Both teams are evenly matched, making this one of the season's most unpredictable games. Our detailed analysis considers both teams' current forms and historical data. We invite you to read our expert prediction and consider placing a bet based on our insights.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 30/17 | 37 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Athl. | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 31/16 | 32 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 28/20 | 31 |
Key Player Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick's Athl.
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x 1 x 3Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick's Athl. Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 10.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 20.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 17.10.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 19.05.2025 | 4-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 18.04.2025 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 07.03.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 27.09.2024 | 0-3 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 13.06.2024 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 10.05.2024 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 05.04.2024 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Shamrock Rovers | 25.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Sligo Rovers | 22.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Shamrock Rovers | 15.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Shamrock Rovers | 08.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Drogheda United | 04.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Waterford | 01.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 24.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Bohemians | 17.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 10.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Shelbourne | 06.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Derry City | St Patrick's Athl. | 22.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shelbourne | 15.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Waterford | 08.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | St Patrick's Athl. | 04.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | St Patrick's Athl. | 01.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Bohemians | 24.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | St Patrick's Athl. | 17.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Shamrock Rovers | 10.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | St Patrick's Athl. | 06.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Sligo Rovers | 03.04.2026 | 4-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Shamrock Rovers VS St Patrick's Athl.
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick's Athl.
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick's Athl.
htmlTwo points. That's all that separates first from second in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division as Shamrock Rovers host St Patrick's Athletic in what could be the defining fixture of the season. This isn't just a local derby. This is a title fight, and every single moment matters.
Rovers sit top with 34 points from 18 games. Pat's are breathing right down their necks with 32. The table couldn't be tighter, and the tension at Tallaght is going to be electric.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record tells a fascinating story. Looking at the last six Premier Division meetings, these games have been genuinely unpredictable. Pat's won 0-1 at home in April 2026, Rovers hammered them 4-0 in May 2025, and St Pat's shocked everyone with a 3-0 win at Tallaght back in September 2024. No team owns this fixture outright. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Rovers always dominate at home.
The surprising stat that catches my eye? Both teams have conceded exactly 16 league goals this season. Defensively, they're mirror images of each other. Yet St Patrick's have scored 31 goals compared to Rovers' 28. Pat's are actually the sharper side in front of goal, and that's being massively undervalued by the bookmakers right now.
The key individual battle is obvious when you look at the stats. Ryan Edmondson has been outstanding for Pat's with 8 league goals in 17 matches — he's their engine, their danger man, their difference maker. If he finds space against Rovers' backline, Pat's win this game. Simple as that. For Rovers, Graham Burke leads their scoring with 5 goals, but it's the creativity of J. McGovern — 3 goals and 4 assists — that really makes them tick going forward.
Rovers' recent form carries a warning sign. They've lost back-to-back league games, falling to Sligo and Dundalk in their last two outings. That's a wobble at the worst possible time. Meanwhile, Pat's drew at Derry in their last match after losing to Shelbourne — so neither side arrives with full confidence.
From a betting perspective, I genuinely think St Patrick's at 3.10 represents outstanding value. The odds suggest they're the clear underdog, but the data says otherwise. Their superior goal-scoring numbers, Edmondson's red-hot form, and Rovers' current wobble make Pat's worth a serious look. Both teams to score at a likely short price also looks attractive given this fixture's history of goals and the attacking quality on both sides.
I'm going bold here. St Patrick's Athletic win 2-1, with Edmondson grabbing at least one. Rovers' nerves at the top, combined with Pat's firepower, makes this the night the title race gets really interesting.
Get yourself ready. Friday night football in Dublin doesn't get bigger than this.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 33 | 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 | 26 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| T. Sobowale | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| M. Healy | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. O'Sullivan | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Defender | 173 cm | n/a |
| M. Noonan | Republic of Ireland | 17 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Alex Noonan | Republic of Ireland | 17 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Victor Ozhianvuna | Republic of Ireland | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Brennan | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Edmondson | England | 25 | Attacker | 188 | 78 |
| B. Baggley | Northern Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 64 kg |
| A. Keena | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Attacker | 180 cm | 68 kg |
| D. Rogers | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Goalkeeper | 185 cm | 77 kg |
| T. Grivosti | England | 26 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| D. Nugent | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 72 kg |
| C. Forrester | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 69 kg |
| J. Lennon | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Elbouzedi | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Defender | 180 cm | 70 kg |
| J. McClelland | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Breslin | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Redmond | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| R. Boyce | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Turner | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Anang | England | 25 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 72 kg |
| R. Palmer | England | 27 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 75 kg |
| K. Leavy | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Nzingo | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| J. O'Connor | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| S. Rooney | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Shamrock Rovers vs St Patrick's Athl. match odds
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