Over 2.5 goals at Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne 4/5 for Friday’s Irish Premier Division matchup

Competition: Irish Premier Division

Market: Over 2.5 goals

Odds: 4/5 @ 888sport

Hoping to widen their buffer at the top of the Premier Division standings, Shamrock Rovers will face off against Shelbourne on Friday night.

Starting with the hosts, still the only side who are yet to taste defeat since opening the new campaign, Shamrock Rovers simply have their sights set on widening their buffer at the top of the table. In their opening eight Premier Division matchups this year, they have recorded seven wins and one draw. Collecting 22 points out of a possible 24 and already holding a four-point buffer at the top of the table, it should also be noted that Shamrock hold the best-attacking record in the division. As for their previous run of results, Friday’s hosts have won 10 of their last 11 top-flight contests continuing on from last season, scoring over 1.5 goals in all bar one of those victories. It is also worth highlighting, each of Shamrock’s last four matchups on home soil have seen over 2.5 goals by full-time.

As for the visitors, still struggling to pick up maximum points after what has been a worrying blip, Shelbourne simply have their sights set on trying to extend on their Premier Division status this season. In their opening eight contests this year, they have recorded three wins, one draw and four defeats, scoring six and conceding eight in return. Collecting 10 points out of a possible 24, they open Friday’s fixtures sat in sixth and three points clear of the relegation play-off spot. As for their recent run of results, Shelbourne have failed to win any of their last five Premier Division appearances, losing three of those outings. Hit with a 2-1 defeat away at Sligo in their last contest on the road, we’re backing over 2.5 goals in Friday’s contest.

Bet: Over 2.5 goals at Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne 4/5 for Friday’s Irish Premier Division matchup @ 888sport