Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne prediction 10.10.2025 | Ireland Premier Division

Following their disappointing 4-1 defeat to Sparta Praha in the Europa League group stage earlier this month, Shamrock Rovers were under pressure to deliver a strong performance when they hosted Kerry in the FAI Cup semi-final last Sunday.

Stephen Bradley’s side were terrific from start to finish, scoring four times in the first 45 minutes before adding two more in the second half to secure a formidable 6-1 victory.

The Hoops have now won six of their last seven home matches and will be confident of picking up another win against Shebourne this week. However, they will not want to be reminded of their recent record of one win from their last four league meetings with the Reds at this ground.

A booking for Josh Honohan, Dan Cleary or Cory O'Sullivan this week will result in a one-match ban, but the hosts have no injury concerns.

Meanwhile, Shelbourne have lost only one of their last seven games across all competitions. They picked up four wins in that period, two of which were in the Premier Division.

The only defeat in this run came away from home, and the Reds currently have a poor away record. With three defeats in their last four games away from the Tallaght Stadium and five consecutive winless games against Shamrock Rovers, Friday's game is expected to be another difficult one.

Conor Kearns has missed the last 16 games due to a hamstring injury, and Friday’s game will come too soon for the goalkeeper, as well as left-back Tyreke Wilson, who is dealing with a muscle problem.