Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne Predictions

• Shamrock Rovers need a point on Friday to seal the Irish Premier Division title
• Shamrock Rovers have won their last eight domestic home games
• Shelbourne have failed to win their last three domestic away matches, losing two

Shamrock Rovers should soon be in clover

Shamrock Rovers’ march to a fifth Premier Division title in six years looks likely to be complete on Friday when they entertain mid-table Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium.

Rovers need just a point at home to the current champions to seal the win and the recent form lines of the two clubs suggests they should achieve their goal – and in some style.

Stephen Bradley’s side have won their last eight domestic home games, including a 6-1 cup thrashing of Kerry at the weekend that keeps them on course for the double.

Shels’ Euro hopes suffered a setback

Meanwhile, Shels have lost two of their last three away games and look like a team who have put their entire focus on the Conference League campaign now. They are four points off third place, which is a spot in next season’s Conference League qualifiers, so still have something to play for in the league.

But a 2-1 defeat to Drogheda United last month was a damaging setback and they may not have recovered enough confidence from a 0-0 draw with BK Hacken to compete with this rampant Rovers side.

Back the hosts to pick up all three points with a 2-1 victory, which is the same score they recently earned to beat both Bohemians and Waterford.