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

Derry City

L W L D W

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

0-0

25/05/2026 18:45

Shelbourne

D W D L D

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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

18:45

2026-05-25

Derry City vs Shelbourne - Prediction & Odds

Derry City

Shelbourne

2026-05-25 18:45

STANDINGS UP TO 25/05/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	50	25	15	5	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	43	25	12	7	6	40	21	19
03 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
04 Dundalk	36	25	9	9	7	39	37	2
05 Shelbourne	34	24	8	10	6	35	35	0
06 Derry City	29	25	6	11	8	32	31	1
07 Galway United	28	24	7	7	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	26	25	6	8	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	22	25	4	10	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	21	25	5	6	14	22	42	-20

Head To Head

17/04/2026 18:45

Shelbourne

1 - 2

Derry City

IRE PR

13/03/2026 19:45

Derry City

1 - 2

Shelbourne

IRE PR

19/09/2025 18:45

Derry City

1 - 1

Shelbourne

IRE PR

20/06/2025 18:45

Shelbourne

0 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

02/05/2025 18:45

Derry City

2 - 0

Shelbourne

IRE PR

14/02/2025 19:45

Shelbourne

3 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

Derry City

50%

Draw

17%

Shelbourne

33%

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

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...

Played games

Derry City

Shelbourne

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.62

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.23

Scored

Avg. per game

1.38

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.69

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 13 home matches

YesNo

10 (77%)3 (23%)

In last 13 home matches

NoYes

10 (77%)3 (23%)

Derry City

Recent matches

Shelbourne

Under /Over

(69%)9 4(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(85%)11 2(15%)

Under /Over

(15%)2 11(85%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(46%)6 7(54%)

Under /Over

(46%)6 7(54%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(54%)7 6(46%)

/Yes

(62%)8 5(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(77%)10 3(23%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

Shelbourne

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

15.62 avg / game

Blocked

66 total

Avg. 6.00

Shelbourne

Total shots

14.15 avg / game

Blocked

50 total

Avg. 4.17

Derry City Pass Shelbourne

Total passes

5753

Avg. 443 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

60%

Total passes

5930

Avg. 456 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derry City

Played games

Shelbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.15

6.69

Corners

4.92

25.31

329

Throw-ins

237

18.23

1.62

Offsides

1.85

1.62

GK saves

2.62

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

Shelbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.15

2.85

0.00

0.08

11.54

150

Fouls

149

11.46

11.38

148

Tackles

127

9.77

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 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

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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