Derry City vs Shelbourne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 25 May

Derry City
LWLDW
6th place in Ireland Premier Division
1
0-0
FT
25/05/2026 18:45
Shelbourne
DWDLD
5th place in Ireland Premier Division
Ireland Premier Division
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Shelbourne on 25 May 2026 (kick-off: 18:45) 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 6th with 29 points after 25 matches.
  • Shelbourne sit 5th with 34 points from 24 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Derry City to win with probability 39%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Derry City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Shelbourne have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.
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
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2026-05-25

Derry City vs Shelbourne - Prediction & Odds

Derry City
Derry City
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
2026-05-25 18:45
39
27
34
1
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.25
2.34
FT
0-0 0-0
-
weather
14℃～15℃
STANDINGS UP TO 25/05/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers
50 25 15 5 5 40 22 18
02 St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
43 25 12 7 6 40 21 19
03 Bohemians Bohemians
43 25 12 7 6 40 27 13
04 Dundalk Dundalk
36 25 9 9 7 39 37 2
05 Shelbourne Shelbourne
34 24 8 10 6 35 35 0
06 Derry City Derry City
29 25 6 11 8 32 31 1
07 Galway United Galway United
28 24 7 7 10 32 39 -7
08 Drogheda United Drogheda United
26 25 6 8 11 31 43 -12
09 Waterford United Waterford United
22 25 4 10 11 33 47 -14
10 Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers
21 25 5 6 14 22 42 -20
Head To Head
17/04/2026 18:45
Shelbourne Shelbourne
1 - 2
Derry City Derry City
IRE PR
13/03/2026 19:45
Derry City Derry City
1 - 2
Shelbourne Shelbourne
IRE PR
19/09/2025 18:45
Derry City Derry City
1 - 1
Shelbourne Shelbourne
IRE PR
20/06/2025 18:45
Shelbourne Shelbourne
0 - 1
Derry City Derry City
IRE PR
02/05/2025 18:45
Derry City Derry City
2 - 0
Shelbourne Shelbourne
IRE PR
14/02/2025 19:45
Shelbourne Shelbourne
3 - 1
Derry City Derry City
IRE PR
Derry City
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Shelbourne
2
33%
Derry City Derry City Last 6 matches
22/05/2026 18:45
Derry City 0 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR
15/05/2026 18:45
Waterford United 2 - 2 Derry City IRE PR
08/05/2026 18:45
Drogheda United 1 - 0 Derry City IRE PR
04/05/2026 16:00
Derry City 1 - 1 Galway United IRE PR
01/05/2026 19:00
Bohemians 1 - 1 Derry City IRE PR
24/04/2026 19:00
Derry City 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR
Win
17%
Draw
67%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Shelbourne Shelbourne
22/05/2026 18:45
Shelbourne 2 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR
15/05/2026 18:45
St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR
08/05/2026 18:45
Shelbourne 0 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR
04/05/2026 16:00
Bohemians 2 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR
01/05/2026 18:45
Dundalk 1 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR
24/04/2026 18:45
Shelbourne 3 - 4 Drogheda United IRE PR
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Derry City
Derry City
25
 Shelbourne
Shelbourne
24
Goals
Scored
11
Avg. per game
0.44
Conceded
12
Avg. per game
0.48
Scored
15
Avg. per game
0.63
Conceded
17
Avg. per game
0.71
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 25 matches
YesNo
10 (40%)15 (60%)
In last 25 matches
NoYes
11 (46%)13 (54%)
Derry City

Derry City

Recent matches

Shelbourne

Shelbourne

Under /Over

(68%)17 8(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)19 5(21%)

Under /Over

(12%)3 22(88%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)10 14(58%)

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)12 12(50%)

/Yes

(64%)16 9(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(75%)18 6(25%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Derry City Derry City
Shelbourne Shelbourne
Shots
Derry City
Derry City
Total shots
13.46 avg / game
Blocked
100 total
Avg. 4.76
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
Total shots
13.87 avg / game
Blocked
97 total
Avg. 4.62
Derry City Derry City Pass Shelbourne Shelbourne
Total passes
9768
Avg. 407 / game
Accurate
73%
Ball possession
55%
Total passes
10140
Avg. 441 / game
Accurate
76%
Ball possession
53%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Derry City
Derry City
2469
Avg. 98.76 / game
 Shelbourne
Shelbourne
2355
Avg. 98.13 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Derry City
Derry City
1386
Avg. 55.44 / game
 Shelbourne
Shelbourne
1161
Avg. 48.38 / game
OTHERS
Derry City
Derry City
25
Played games
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
24
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.24
6
Clean sheets
5
0.21
5.68
142
Corners
119
4.96
24.64
616
Throw-ins
447
18.63
1.28
32
Offsides
44
1.83
2.32
58
GK saves
57
2.38
Derry City
Derry City
DISCIPLINARY
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.64
66
Yellow card
67
2.79
0.08
2
Red card
1
0.04
11.88
297
Fouls
258
10.75
11.64
291
Tackles
227
9.46
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How We Build the Derry City vs Shelbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derry City vs Shelbourne on 25 May 2026 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

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