Premier Division — Home Advantage
Ireland · 2026
Home Advantage
| # | Team | Home Advantage | Scored | Defence | PPG (Home / Away) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shamrock Rovers | +23% | +25% | +21% | 2.50/1.28 |
| 2 |  Sligo Rovers | +20% | +29% | +12% | 0.89/0.50 |
| 3 |  Derry City | +17% | +20% | +15% | 1.83/0.83 |
| 4 |  Waterford | +16% | +4% | +28% | 1.50/0.89 |
| 5 |  St Patrick's Athl. | +13% | +24% | +3% | 1.83/1.50 |
| 6 |  Drogheda United | +13% | 0% | +26% | 1.33/0.89 |
| 7 |  Galway United | +7% | +9% | +6% | 1.39/0.94 |
| 8 |  Dundalk | +5% | +5% | +5% | 1.33/1.17 |
| 9 |  Bohemians | -2% | -8% | +5% | 1.67/1.94 |
| 10 |  Shelbourne | -10% | +4% | -24% | 0.94/1.78 |
1. Home Advantage: How much a team's results improve on their own ground versus on the road — a combined signal from both attack and defence.
2. Scored: Compares goals scored per game at home against goals scored per game away. A positive figure means the team finds the net more easily at home.
3. Defence: Compares goals conceded per game at home against goals conceded away. A positive figure means the team keeps opponents quieter on their own turf.
The combined Home Advantage score is the average of the Scoring and Defence figures, weighted equally.
Goal-based metrics give a sharper picture of home performance than win/loss records alone, since they reflect the margin of each match.
Premier Division (Ireland) — Home Advantage Analysis
In the Premier Division (Ireland), the average home win rate is 41% compared to 29% away — a clear indicator that home advantage is a significant factor. Shamrock Rovers shows the strongest home advantage, winning 78% of home games versus just 33% away (a difference of +44%). At the other end, Shelbourne actually performs better away than at home, with a home win rate of 22% versus 44% on the road.
Home Goals Scored
| # | Team | Scoring Advantage | Home Scored / match | Away Scored / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sligo Rovers | +29% | 1.00 | 0.56 |
| 2 | Shamrock Rovers | +25% | 2.06 | 1.22 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | +24% | 1.89 | 1.17 |
| 4 | Derry City | +20% | 1.67 | 1.11 |
| 5 | Galway United | +9% | 1.39 | 1.17 |
| 6 | Dundalk | +5% | 1.61 | 1.44 |
| 7 | Shelbourne | +4% | 1.50 | 1.39 |
| 8 | Waterford | +4% | 1.56 | 1.44 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 0% | 1.22 | 1.22 |
| 10 | Bohemians | -8% | 1.61 | 1.89 |
Premier Division (Ireland) — Home Goals Scored Analysis
Sligo Rovers has the biggest scoring advantage at home in the Premier Division (Ireland), netting 1.00 goals/match at home versus 0.56 away — a Scoring Advantage of +29%. In contrast, Bohemians scores more away (1.89/match) than at home (1.61/match), representing a scoring disadvantage of -8% at their own ground. A high positive Scoring Advantage is a key signal for Over 2.5 and BTTS betting markets in home fixtures.
Home Defence (Conceded)
| # | Team | Defence Advantage | Home Conceded / match | Away Conceded / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterford | +28% | 1.22 | 2.17 |
| 2 | Drogheda United | +26% | 1.17 | 2.00 |
| 3 | Shamrock Rovers | +21% | 0.83 | 1.28 |
| 4 | Derry City | +15% | 1.11 | 1.50 |
| 5 | Sligo Rovers | +12% | 1.61 | 2.06 |
| 6 | Galway United | +6% | 1.39 | 1.56 |
| 7 | Dundalk | +5% | 1.56 | 1.72 |
| 8 | Bohemians | +5% | 1.17 | 1.28 |
| 9 | St Patrick's Athl. | +3% | 0.83 | 0.89 |
| 10 | Shelbourne | -24% | 1.72 | 1.06 |
Premier Division (Ireland) — Home Defence Analysis
Waterford has the best home defensive record in the Premier Division (Ireland), conceding just 1.22 goals/match at home compared to 2.17 away — a Defence Advantage of +28%. This makes them an excellent Clean Sheet and Under 2.5 candidate in home fixtures. On the flip side, Shelbourne concedes more at home (1.72/match) than away (1.06/match), suggesting their home defence struggles despite the crowd backing. High Defence Advantage combined with low scoring opponents points strongly to Under 2.5 and BTTS No outcomes.
1st Half — Home Goals Scored
| # | Team | Scoring Advantage | Home Scored / match | Away Scored / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sligo Rovers | +50% | 0.67 | 0.22 |
| 2 | Drogheda United | +50% | 0.83 | 0.28 |
| 3 | Shamrock Rovers | +38% | 1.22 | 0.56 |
| 4 | St Patrick's Athl. | +19% | 0.89 | 0.61 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | +16% | 0.61 | 0.44 |
| 6 | Derry City | +11% | 0.56 | 0.44 |
| 7 | Galway United | +5% | 0.56 | 0.50 |
| 8 | Bohemians | 0% | 0.72 | 0.72 |
| 9 | Waterford | -4% | 0.67 | 0.72 |
| 10 | Dundalk | -12% | 0.61 | 0.78 |
Premier Division (Ireland) — Home Goals Scored (1st Half) Analysis
In the 1st Half, Sligo Rovers has the biggest home scoring advantage in the Premier Division (Ireland), netting 0.67 goals/match at home versus 0.22 away — a Scoring Advantage of +50%. At the other end, Dundalk shows the weakest home output in this period, with 0.61/match at home against 0.78 away (-12%). First-half scoring patterns are key indicators for Half-Time result and Asian Handicap markets.
1st Half — Home Defence (Conceded)
| # | Team | Defence Advantage | Home Conceded / match | Away Conceded / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | +47% | 0.28 | 0.78 |
| 2 | Galway United | +30% | 0.44 | 0.83 |
| 3 | Drogheda United | +24% | 0.61 | 1.00 |
| 4 | Dundalk | +23% | 0.56 | 0.89 |
| 5 | Sligo Rovers | +23% | 0.56 | 0.89 |
| 6 | Bohemians | +20% | 0.44 | 0.67 |
| 7 | Waterford | +11% | 0.67 | 0.83 |
| 8 | Derry City | 0% | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 9 | Shelbourne | -12% | 0.78 | 0.61 |
| 10 | St Patrick's Athl. | -14% | 0.44 | 0.33 |
Premier Division (Ireland) — Home Defence (1st Half) Analysis
In the 1st Half, Shamrock Rovers has the best home defensive record in the Premier Division (Ireland), conceding just 0.28 goals/match at home compared to 0.78 away — a Defence Advantage of +47%. St Patrick's Athl. struggles most in this period at home, conceding 0.44/match at home versus 0.33 away (-14%). Strong first-half home defence is a reliable indicator for Half-Time 0-0 and Under 0.5 HT markets.
2nd Half — Home Goals Scored
| # | Team | Scoring Advantage | Home Scored / match | Away Scored / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Patrick's Athl. | +29% | 1.00 | 0.56 |
| 2 | Derry City | +25% | 1.11 | 0.67 |
| 3 | Dundalk | +20% | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| 4 | Shamrock Rovers | +11% | 0.83 | 0.67 |
| 5 | Galway United | +11% | 0.83 | 0.67 |
| 6 | Waterford | +10% | 0.89 | 0.72 |
| 7 | Sligo Rovers | 0% | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| 8 | Shelbourne | -3% | 0.89 | 0.94 |
| 9 | Bohemians | -14% | 0.89 | 1.17 |
| 10 | Drogheda United | -42% | 0.39 | 0.94 |
Premier Division (Ireland) — Home Goals Scored (2nd Half) Analysis
In the 2nd Half, St Patrick's Athl. has the biggest home scoring advantage in the Premier Division (Ireland), netting 1.00 goals/match at home versus 0.56 away — a Scoring Advantage of +29%. At the other end, Drogheda United shows the weakest home output in this period, with 0.39/match at home against 0.94 away (-42%). Second-half scoring advantage is particularly valuable for live betting and Over/Under markets in the final stages.
2nd Half — Home Defence (Conceded)
| # | Team | Defence Advantage | Home Conceded / match | Away Conceded / match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterford | +41% | 0.56 | 1.33 |
| 2 | Drogheda United | +29% | 0.56 | 1.00 |
| 3 | Derry City | +24% | 0.61 | 1.00 |
| 4 | St Patrick's Athl. | +18% | 0.39 | 0.56 |
| 5 | Sligo Rovers | +5% | 1.06 | 1.17 |
| 6 | Shamrock Rovers | -5% | 0.56 | 0.50 |
| 7 | Bohemians | -8% | 0.72 | 0.61 |
| 8 | Dundalk | -9% | 1.00 | 0.83 |
| 9 | Galway United | -13% | 0.94 | 0.72 |
| 10 | Shelbourne | -36% | 0.94 | 0.44 |
Premier Division (Ireland) — Home Defence (2nd Half) Analysis
In the 2nd Half, Waterford has the best home defensive record in the Premier Division (Ireland), conceding just 0.56 goals/match at home compared to 1.33 away — a Defence Advantage of +41%. Shelbourne struggles most in this period at home, conceding 0.94/match at home versus 0.44 away (-36%). A high second-half home defence advantage is a strong signal for Under 1.5 2H and Clean Sheet in the second period.
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