St Patrick's Athletic
- St Patrick's Athletic have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1 of their last 5 matches, with their 2-0 extra-time win over Shamrock Rovers FC adding a little sting.
- Pat's have been more solid at home recently, winning 1, drawing 1, and losing 1 of their last 3.
Shamrock Rovers FC
Rovers have gone 5 games without a win , drawing 3 and losing 2, so The Hoops arrive at Richmond Park on the back of a 2-game draw streak.
Key Players
Graham Burke is still Rovers' biggest goal threat with 9 in 23 Premier Division 2026 games this season , but Michael Noonan has chipped in with 2 of the Hoops' 6 goals across their last 5, which may provide Rovers with a little more spark in the final third.
Betting Insights
- St Patrick's Athletic come into the game as the very slight favourites at 2.0, with Shamrock Rovers FC 3.75 and the draw 3.3.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.8 looks a good fit for this game, which could easily turn into a tactical chess match rather than a shootout, with Pat's looking to frustrate Rovers and punish them if they leave any space, while the visitors will be intent on controlling the ball and tempo.
Prediction
- Stephen Kenny has done a great job, building his team around patient build-up play, a measured tempo, and danger from set pieces, with his side able to change shape to suit the occasion.
- Stephen Bradley has had Rovers playing a very different brand of soccer since he took charge on 2 November 2016.