Galway United vs Shelbourne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 August

Prediction Match Centre
Galway United
LDLWL
7th place in Ireland Premier Division
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28/08/2026 14:45
Shelbourne
DWDLD
5th place in Ireland Premier Division
Ireland Premier Division
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Galway United vs Shelbourne on 28 August 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Galway United vs Shelbourne preview before placing your bet.

  • Galway United will face Shelbourne in Ireland Premier Division on August 28, 2026 at 14:45.
  • Galway United are currently 7th with 24 points after 22 matches.
  • Shelbourne sit 5th with 34 points from 24 matches.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 28/08/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers
50 25 15 5 5 40 22 18
02 Bohemians Bohemians
43 25 12 7 6 40 27 13
03 St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
41 23 12 5 6 38 19 19
04 Dundalk Dundalk
35 23 9 8 6 37 34 3
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
24 22 6 6 10 29 37 -8
08 Drogheda United Drogheda United
22 23 5 7 11 27 40 -13
09 Waterford United Waterford United
20 23 4 8 11 32 46 -14
10 Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers
20 23 5 5 13 18 37 -19
Galway United Galway United Last 6 matches
04/07/2026 01:45
St. Patricks Athletic 3 - 0 Galway United
Ireland Premier Division
27/06/2026 01:30
Shamrock Rovers 3 - 1 Galway United
Ireland Premier Division
20/06/2026 01:45
Galway United 2 - 1 Derry City
Ireland Premier Division
13/06/2026 01:45
Galway United 0 - 1 Dundalk
Ireland Premier Division
30/05/2026 01:45
Shelbourne 1 - 1 Galway United
Ireland Premier Division
23/05/2026 01:45
Galway United 2 - 4 Bohemians
Ireland Premier Division
Win
17%
Draw
17%
Lost
67%
Last 6 matches Shelbourne Shelbourne
04/07/2026 02:00
Shelbourne 2 - 1 Dundalk
Ireland Premier Division
28/06/2026 01:45
Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Shelbourne
Ireland Premier Division
23/06/2026 01:45
Shelbourne 0 - 3 Bohemians
Ireland Premier Division
20/06/2026 01:45
Drogheda United 2 - 2 Shelbourne
Ireland Premier Division
13/06/2026 02:00
Shelbourne 2 - 1 Shamrock Rovers
Ireland Premier Division
30/05/2026 01:45
Shelbourne 1 - 1 Galway United
Ireland Premier Division
Win
33%
Draw
50%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...
Played games
Galway United
Galway United
22
 Shelbourne
Shelbourne
24
Goals
Scored
29
Avg. per game
1.32
Conceded
37
Avg. per game
1.68
Scored
35
Avg. per game
1.46
Conceded
35
Avg. per game
1.46
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 22 matches
YesNo
16 (73%)6 (27%)
In last 22 matches
NoYes
20 (83%)4 (17%)
Galway United

Galway United

Recent matches

Shelbourne

Shelbourne

Under /Over

(77%)17 5(23%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)19 5(21%)

Under /Over

(32%)7 15(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)10 14(58%)

Under /Over

(59%)13 9(41%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)12 12(50%)

/Yes

(68%)15 7(32%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(75%)18 6(25%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Galway United Galway United
Shelbourne Shelbourne
Shots
Galway United
Galway United
Total shots
11.86 avg / game
Blocked
73 total
Avg. 3.48
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
Total shots
13.87 avg / game
Blocked
97 total
Avg. 4.62
Galway United Galway United Pass Shelbourne Shelbourne
Total passes
5862
Avg. 279 / game
Accurate
60%
Ball possession
39%
Total passes
10140
Avg. 441 / game
Accurate
76%
Ball possession
53%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Galway United
Galway United
1918
Avg. 87.18 / game
 Shelbourne
Shelbourne
2355
Avg. 98.13 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Galway United
Galway United
885
Avg. 40.23 / game
 Shelbourne
Shelbourne
1161
Avg. 48.38 / game
OTHERS
Galway United
Galway United
22
Played games
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
24
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.05
1
Clean sheets
5
0.21
4.23
93
Corners
119
4.96
19.91
438
Throw-ins
447
18.63
2.23
49
Offsides
44
1.83
3.55
78
GK saves
57
2.38
Galway United
Galway United
DISCIPLINARY
Shelbourne
Shelbourne
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.86
41
Yellow card
67
2.79
0.00
0
Red card
1
0.04
12.32
271
Fouls
258
10.75
10.14
223
Tackles
227
9.46
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How We Build the Galway United vs Shelbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Galway United vs Shelbourne on 28 August 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.

Galway United vs Shelbourne Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Galway United'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 Galway United and Shelbourne sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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