St Patrick’s vs Shamrock: Sportpesa Jackpot

St Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers clash as the Saints seek to arrest a slump and the Rovers aim to consolidate their title push.

St Patrick’s Athletic came into this fixture after a heavy 4–0 defeat to Shamrock Rovers in the Dublin derby, a result that exposed gaps in their midfield and defensive structure.
Shamrock Rovers delivered an emphatic performance in that derby, asserting control and converting chances with clinical efficiency to reinforce their claim at the top of the table.

Recent run

St Patrick’s Athletic: Their recent form shows turbulence. The heavy derby loss is part of a run in which they have struggled to keep clean sheets and often conceded early. Their attacking output has been sporadic, and they occasionally threaten, but defensive lapses and injuries have undermined momentum.
Shamrock Rovers: Rovers’ recent form is formidable. They have collected a string of results, combining attacking dynamism with relative defensive solidity. Their confidence is high, and they look settled in both possession phases and transition play.

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Home and Away Form

St Patrick’s Athletic at home

At Richmond Park, Saint Patrick’s typically try to control tempo, build through midfield, and probe through flanks. When they hit their stride, they press their opponents and dominate possession phases. But when matches open up, especially against potent attackers like Rovers, their backline can be stretched and exposed.

Shamrock Rovers on the road

Away from Tallaght, the Rovers balance patience and aggression. They are willing to absorb pressure in waves and then break with purpose. Their away matches often hinge on quick transitions and set-pieces. Their ability to maintain composure in hostile environments has helped them over the course of the season.

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Head-to-Head Record

Last five meetings

• Shamrock Rovers have won several of the recent derbies, often by decisive margins, including the latest 4–0 result.

• Some meetings ended drawn, with tight scorelines and limited room for error from either side.

• Notably, the Saints’ home advantage has sometimes been neutralized by Rovers’ intensity and game management.

Overall head-to-head

Over their shared history, Shamrock Rovers hold a clear advantage. According to recorded head-to-head stats, in 46 matches St Patrick’s have won 11 times, Rovers 22 times, and there have been 13 draws. Over those fixtures, Rovers have scored more goals, and matches frequently exceed 1.5 goals combined.
In a more expansive record, one source lists St Patrick’s 15 wins, Rovers 29, and 19 draws — again reflecting a strong edge for Shamrock Rovers in direct confrontations.

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 Team News

Injuries, suspensions

• St Patrick’s Athletic: The Saints face key absences. Z. Elbouzedi is out long term with a shoulder issue, while A. Keena is recovering from injury. R. Palmer is also a doubt due to hamstring troubles. These absences sap their attacking depth.

• Shamrock Rovers: The Rovers appear relatively well stocked, with no widely reported major injuries or suspensions. They may rotate to manage workload, but are likely to field a strong side to maintain momentum.

Tactical expectations

St Patrick’s will likely aim to push high early, press intensely, and look to unsettle Rovers by disrupting their build-up. They may try to exploit transition moments or force errors.
Shamrock Rovers are expected to stay patient, absorb initial pressure, and use sharp transitions, wing play, and well-timed passes to break the Saints. Their experience in derby atmospheres gives them a psychological edge, and they will likely look to control key phases of midfield and tempo.