Bitesize Prediction: Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers – 08/04/22

Competition: Irish Premier Division

Market: Shamrock Rovers win

Odds: 4/6 @ 888sport

Hoping to make up some ground at the top of the Premier Division table on Friday night, Shamrock Rovers will make the trip to Tolka Park when they meet Shelbourne.

Starting with the hosts, managing to mark their return to action with a shock 1-0 win away at Sligo Rovers last weekend, Shelbourne will be desperate to keep up that momentum here. However, while former Chelsea star Damien Duff might find his side sat within touching distance of breaking into the top-half, they have shown some extended inconsistencies since making their Premier Division return. With that victory last week their only win from any of their previous six matchups, the Reds have gained a reputation for their extended problems at Tolka Park. Last seen on home soil getting hit with a 3-0 drumming at the hands of the Finn Harps, Friday’s hosts are yet to record a single victory in front of their own supporters so far this season. Despite picking up a welcomed boost last week, Shelbourne will be in for a stern test here.

As for the visitors, marking their return from March’s international break with a stellar display on the road, it is no secret that many have tipped Shamrock as a standout pick to retain their Premier Division crown this season. Storming their way to a 3-0 romp away at the Finn Harps, Stephen Bradley’s men are in the midst of a four-match unbeaten run. Simply hoping to find some stability, the Rovers should be boosted by an eye-catching record against Friday’s hosts. Claiming a deserved 2-0 win when the two sides last faced off back in 2020, it should be highlighted that Shamrock are unbeaten in each of their previous 10 meetings against Shelbourne. Desperate to try and make up some ground at the top of the table here, we’re backing Bradley’s side to claim back-to-back Premier Division victories for the first time this season.

Bet: Shamrock Rovers 4/6 to beat Shelbourne in Friday’s Irish Premier Division contest @ 888sport