Predictions & Statistics
Full analysis and predictions for all markets
| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Away Win |
68.2%
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| BTTS | BTTS Yes |
90.5%
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| Over / Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 |
75.9%
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| Corners O/U | Over 7.5 Corners |
92%
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| HT / FT | Draw / Away |
-
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| Correct Score | 0-2 |
-
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Shelbourne
Galway United
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Shelbourne
22 matches
Galway United
20 matches
| Shelbourne | Statistic | Galway United |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Wins | 6 |
| 8 | Draws | 5 |
| 5 | Losses | 9 |
| 37 | Goals For | 28 |
| 29 | Goals Against | 37 |
| 1.68 | Avg Goals Scored | 1.4 |
| 1.32 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.85 |
| 16 | BTTS Yes | 13 |
| 17 | Over 1.5 | 16 |
| 15 | Over 2.5 | 11 |
| 8 | Over 3.5 | 9 |
| 6 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 3 | Failed To Score | 5 |
| 4.28 | Shots On Goal | 3.88 |
| 13.83 | Total Shots | 12.24 |
| 5.44 | Corners | 4.59 |
| 52.7% | Ball Possession | 39% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
This contest looks finely balanced, with two sides with a fairly similar football identity suggesting a close tactical battle. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Galway United. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Shelbourne expected to line up in 3-5-2 and Galway United in 4-2-3-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Galway United having the stronger overall control. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.
Shelbourne come into this match from a strong league position, sitting 5 with 21 points from 16 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 5 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, while the 24:24 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on H. Wood (6 goals), J. Martin (6 goals), Daniel Kelly (4 goals), with creative support from M. Lundgren (3 assists), H. Wood (2 assists), A. Coote (2 assists), and defensively they have been very solid. At home, the record of 0 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses points toward a weak split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.
So far, Galway United have built a campaign that leaves them 7 in the table on 20 points from 16 matches. Their overall return of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses with goals at 23:24 reflects poor form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by K. Twardek (6 goals), Aaron Bolger (2 goals), D. Hurley (2 goals), with creative support from K. Twardek (4 assists), D. Hurley (4 assists), J. Keohane (2 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. Away from home, they have returned 2 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.
Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Shelbourne won 4 times, Galway United won 3 times, while 8 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 18:14 from Shelbourne's perspective. 3 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 9 matches, with an average of 2.13 goals per game.
Shelbourne
6
2
9
6
7
1
Lineups
Shelbourne
Celtic
Shelbourne
Dundalk
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
Bohemians
Shelbourne
Drogheda United
Shelbourne
Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne
Derry City
Shelbourne
Waterford
Shelbourne
St Patrick's Athl.
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
Bohemians
Shelbourne
Dundalk
Shelbourne
Drogheda United
Shelbourne
Derry City
Shelbourne
Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne
Dundalk
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
Bohemians
Shelbourne
Derry City
Shelbourne
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
Galway United
St Patrick's Athl.
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
Derry City
Galway United
Dundalk
Galway United
Bohemians
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
Derry City
Galway United
St Patrick's Athl.
Galway United
Waterford
Galway United
Dundalk
Galway United
Drogheda United
Galway United
Derry City
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
Waterford
Galway United
Bohemians
Galway United
Dundalk
Galway United
St Patrick's Athl.
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
Celtic
Shelbourne
Dundalk
Shelbourne
Bohemians
Shelbourne
Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne
Waterford
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne
Drogheda United
Shelbourne
Derry City
Shelbourne
Dundalk
Shelbourne
Bohemians
Shelbourne
Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne
St Patrick's Athl.
Shelbourne
Galway United
Shelbourne
Longford Town
Shelbourne
Dundalk
Shelbourne
Crystal Palace
Shelbourne
Drita
Shelbourne
BK Hacken
Shelbourne
Linfield
Shelbourne
HNK Rijeka
Galway United
St Patrick's Athl.
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
Galway United
Derry City
Galway United
Waterford
Galway United
Dundalk
Galway United
Drogheda United
Galway United
Shamrock Rovers
Galway United
Bohemians
Galway United
St Patrick's Athl.
Galway United
Shelbourne
Galway United
Cork City
Galway United
Sligo Rovers
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 40:22 | 18 | 50 |
W
W
D
W
L
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| 2 | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40:27 | 13 | 43 |
W
W
W
L
L
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| 3 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 39:20 | 19 | 42 |
D
W
L
W
W
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| 4 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 38:36 | 2 | 35 |
L
L
L
W
W
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| 5 |
Shelbourne
Home
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24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35:35 | 0 | 34 |
W
D
L
D
W
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| 6 | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 32:31 | 1 | 29 |
L
W
D
L
W
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| 7 |
Galway United
Away
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23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 32:39 | -7 | 27 |
W
L
L
W
L
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| 8 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 29:41 | -12 | 25 |
W
L
L
D
L
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| 9 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 33:47 | -14 | 21 |
D
W
W
L
W
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| 10 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20:40 | -20 | 20 |
L
L
D
L
L
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