Derry City vs Shelbourne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

Derry City

D D W W W

2nd place in Ireland Premier Division

2-0

02/05/2025 14:45

Shelbourne

W W W W W

3rd place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Shelbourne on 02 May 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derry City vs Shelbourne preview before placing your bet.

Derry City are currently 2nd with 63 points after 36 matches.
Shelbourne sit 3rd with 59 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Derry City to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Shelbourne, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Derry City have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2025-05-02

Derry City vs Shelbourne - Prediction & Odds

Derry City

Shelbourne

2025-05-02 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 02/05/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	66	36	19	9	8	56	33	23
02 Derry City	63	36	18	9	9	52	39	13
03 Shelbourne	59	36	15	14	7	48	37	11
04 Bohemians	54	36	16	6	14	48	39	9
05 St. Patricks Athletic	52	36	13	13	10	42	32	10
06 Drogheda United	51	36	12	15	9	38	38	0
07 Sligo Rovers	41	36	11	8	17	42	54	-12
08 Galway United	39	36	9	12	15	37	44	-7
09 Waterford United	39	36	11	6	19	41	60	-19
10 Cork City	24	36	4	12	20	33	61	-28

Head To Head

14/02/2025 15:45

Shelbourne

3 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

01/11/2024 15:45

Derry City

0 - 1

Shelbourne

IRE PR

14/09/2024 12:45

Derry City

2 - 0

Shelbourne

IRFAIC

05/08/2024 14:45

Shelbourne

0 - 0

Derry City

IRE PR

06/05/2024 14:45

Derry City

1 - 1

Shelbourne

IRE PR

01/04/2024 11:59

Shelbourne

0 - 0

Derry City

IRE PR

Derry City

17%

Draw

50%

Shelbourne

33%

Derry City Last 6 matches

25/04/2025 14:45

Waterford United 2 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

22/04/2025 14:45

Derry City 3 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

18/04/2025 14:45

Galway United 2 - 3 Derry City IRE PR

11/04/2025 14:45

Derry City 1 - 3 Drogheda United IRE PR

04/04/2025 14:45

Derry City 2 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

28/03/2025 16:00

Shamrock Rovers 0 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Shelbourne

25/04/2025 14:45

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

21/04/2025 12:00

Shelbourne 2 - 2 Galway United IRE PR

18/04/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

11/04/2025 14:45

Shelbourne 1 - 0 Bohemians IRE PR

04/04/2025 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 0 Shelbourne IRE PR

28/03/2025 15:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Goals

Scored

410

Avg. per game

1.52

Conceded

246

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored

389

Avg. per game

1.41

Conceded

303

Avg. per game

1.10

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 269 matches

YesNo

207 (77%)62 (23%)

In last 269 matches

NoYes

206 (75%)69 (25%)

Derry City

Recent matches

Shelbourne

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(18%)8 37(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

Shelbourne

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

11.97 avg / game

Blocked

280 total

Avg. 3.64

Shelbourne

Total shots

11.18 avg / game

Blocked

291 total

Avg. 3.78

Derry City Pass Shelbourne

Total passes

48706

Avg. 431 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

55736

Avg. 449 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derry City

269

Played games

Shelbourne

275

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

104

Clean sheets

0.32

5.43

1461

Corners

1137

4.13

6.68

1797

Throw-ins

1489

5.41

0.81

218

Offsides

300

1.09

1.82

489

GK saves

464

1.69

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

Shelbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.93

520

573

2.08

0.09

0.08

6.55

1762

Fouls

1857

6.75

5.15

1386

Tackles

1396

5.08

NEXT MATCHES

08/02

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Derry City vs Shelbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derry City vs Shelbourne on 02 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Derry City vs Shelbourne Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Derry City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Shelbourne's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Derry City and Shelbourne sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland Premier Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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