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

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 vs Shelbourne: Starting Lineups Time : 25/05/2026 18:45

Derry City
0 - 0
Finished
Shelbourne
71' event Henry Rylah / Cameron Dummigan
67' event James McClean / Ben Doherty
65' event Adam OReilly
46' event Dipo Akinyemi / James Clarke
45' event Cameron Dummigan
40' event Barry Cotter
13' event Brandon Fleming
event 88' Ellis Chapman / Evan Caffrey
event 88' Ali Coote / Harry Wood
event 60' Rodrigo Freitas / Sean Boyd
event 60' Ademipo Odubeko / John Martin
event 55' Harry Wood
event 37' Sean Gannon
event 27' Jonathan Lunney
71' event Henry Rylah / Cameron Dummigan
event 88' Ellis Chapman / Evan Caffrey
67' event James McClean / Ben Doherty
event 88' Ali Coote / Harry Wood
65' event Adam OReilly
event 60' Rodrigo Freitas / Sean Boyd
46' event Dipo Akinyemi / James Clarke
event 60' Ademipo Odubeko / John Martin
45' event Cameron Dummigan
event 55' Harry Wood
40' event Barry Cotter
event 37' Sean Gannon
13' event Brandon Fleming
event 27' Jonathan Lunney
Derry City Derry City
Substitutions
#9 Dipo Akinyemi
#16 James McClean
#24 Henry Rylah
#26 Shea Callister
#25 Alex Bannon
#31 Callum Downey
#17 Josh Thomas
#27 Liam Boyce
#32 Terence Doherty
Derry City Derry City Shelbourne Shelbourne
9Shots3
1Shots on Goal1
12Fouls11
4Corner Kick4
11Free kick12
1Offside4
4Yellow card3
0Save1
23Successful Tackles15
7Interceptions12
32Long pass23
4Successful center1
8Shots off goal2
16Tackle10
8Dribbles2
30Throw-in25
530Passes206
131Attacks85
63Dangerous attacks31
1Corner Kicks(HT)0
1BigChances0
1BigChancesMissed0
6ShotsInsideBox1
4ShotsOutsideBox1
57DuelsWon43
11Touches In Opposition Box12
28AccurateCrosses8
41GroundDuelsWon26
16AerialDuelsWon17
21Clearances26
Shelbourne Shelbourne
Substitutions
#20 Rodrigo Freitas
#11 Ademipo Odubeko
#14 Ali Coote
#5 Ellis Chapman
#31 Conor Walsh
#25 Milan Mbeng
#15 Sam Bone
#36 William Jarvis
#28 Maill Lundgren
Commentary
88' Shelbourne — substitution: Ellis Chapman / Evan Caffrey
88' Shelbourne — substitution: Ali Coote / Harry Wood
71' Derry City — substitution: Henry Rylah / Cameron Dummigan
67' Derry City — substitution: James McClean / Ben Doherty
65' Adam OReilly - Derry City receive a yellow card
60' Shelbourne — substitution: Rodrigo Freitas / Sean Boyd
60' Shelbourne — substitution: Ademipo Odubeko / John Martin
55' Harry Wood - Shelbourne receive a yellow card
46' Derry City — substitution: Dipo Akinyemi / James Clarke
45' Cameron Dummigan - Derry City receive a yellow card
40' Barry Cotter - Derry City receive a yellow card
37' Sean Gannon - Shelbourne receive a yellow card
27' Jonathan Lunney - Shelbourne receive a yellow card
13' Brandon Fleming - Derry City receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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