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Shamrock Rovers host Bohemians at their ground on 12 October, and the home record here is the single most telling number in this fixture. Across 20 home games, Shamrock Rovers have won 15, drawn 4 and lost once, averaging 2.45 points per game, 2.05 goals scored and 0.9 conceded. Their last two home matches produced wins of 3–1 over Drogheda United on 8 October and 3–2 over Waterford on 18 September, and the current run of two wins has seen them score 6 and concede 3.
The head-to-head at this venue adds weight. The most recent meeting here, on 17 April, ended 2–1 to Shamrock Rovers. A historical meeting from September 2025 also saw Shamrock Rovers win 2–1 at this venue. Across the three recent meetings between the sides, Shamrock Rovers have won two and Bohemians one, with the Bohemians victory coming at their own ground in February (3–2).
Bohemians, however, are not a team to dismiss. Their last five matches produced three wins and two draws with no defeats, and across their last 10 games they have won 6, drawn 2 and lost 2, averaging 2.2 goals per game. Their away record over 20 games stands at 10 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses, with 1.7 goals scored per outing. The 2–1 win at Dundalk on 2 October and the 3–2 victory at Galway United on 11 September both show they can score and win on the road.
The counter-argument to a Shamrock Rovers win is their recent form across all venues: 3 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in the last 10, with 1.9 goals conceded per game. They failed to score in two of their last five matches, including the 0–0 draw with Shelbourne on 4 September. Bohemians' scoring output of 2.2 per game in the last 10 means they are not a team that sits back and absorbs pressure.
Key Points:
- Shamrock Rovers have won 15 of 20 home games, averaging 2.05 goals and conceding 0.9 per match
- The recent head-to-head at this venue went to Shamrock Rovers 2–1 in April
- Bohemians are unbeaten in their last five matches, with 6 wins in 10
- Bohemians' away record over 20 games: 10W 4D 6L, 1.7 scored per game
- Both teams' last 10 games show 7 and 6 BTTS-yes results respectively, suggesting open play
The evidence points to Shamrock Rovers as the stronger side at this venue, but the margin is not large enough for a confident recommendation. Bohemians' recent form and scoring output keep this from being a certainty.
Verdict: No Bet.