Shelbourne vs Derry City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 April

Betiball's prediction for Shelbourne vs Derry City on 17 April 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Shelbourne vs Derry City preview before placing your bet.

Shelbourne vs Derry City: Starting Lineups Time : 17/04/2026 14:45

Shelbourne
1 - 2
Finished
Derry City
81' event Sean Boyd / John Martin
76' event John Martin
76' event Sean Gannon / Evan Caffrey
75' event Rodrigo Freitas / Jack Henry-Francis
66' event Jack Henry-Francis
61' event Ali Coote / Kerr McInroy
55' event Sam Bone
50' event John Martin
46' event William Jarvis / Daniel Kelly
31' event Daniel Kelly
event 90+7' Patrick McClean
event 75' Henry Rylah / Barry Cotter
event 68' Dipo Akinyemi
event 67' Dipo Akinyemi / Josh Thomas
event 61' James Olayinka / Ben Doherty
event 61' Cameron Dummigan / Adam OReilly
event 61' Darragh Markey / James Clarke
event 34' Brandon Fleming
event 20' Barry Cotter
event 7' Carl Winchester
81' event Sean Boyd / John Martin
event 90+7' Patrick McClean
76' event John Martin
event 75' Henry Rylah / Barry Cotter
76' event Sean Gannon / Evan Caffrey
event 68' Dipo Akinyemi
75' event Rodrigo Freitas / Jack Henry-Francis
event 67' Dipo Akinyemi / Josh Thomas
66' event Jack Henry-Francis
event 61' James Olayinka / Ben Doherty
61' event Ali Coote / Kerr McInroy
event 61' Cameron Dummigan / Adam OReilly
55' event Sam Bone
event 61' Darragh Markey / James Clarke
50' event John Martin
event 34' Brandon Fleming
46' event William Jarvis / Daniel Kelly
event 20' Barry Cotter
31' event Daniel Kelly
event 7' Carl Winchester
Shelbourne Shelbourne
Substitutions
#36 William Jarvis
#14 Ali Coote
#20 Rodrigo Freitas
#2 Sean Gannon
#9 Sean Boyd
#31 Conor Walsh
#55 James Roche
#5 Ellis Chapman
#28 Maill Lundgren
Shelbourne Shelbourne Derry City Derry City
15Shots10
6Shots on Goal5
11Fouls11
5Corner Kick1
11Free kick11
2Offside2
4Yellow card3
3Save4
14Successful Tackles14
6Interceptions10
59Long pass20
1Assist0
6Successful center1
9Shots off goal5
14Tackle14
6Dribbles7
25Throw-in22
628Passes317
126Attacks87
60Dangerous attacks45
3Corner Kicks(HT)1
3BigChances1
2BigChancesMissed0
10ShotsInsideBox8
5ShotsOutsideBox2
52DuelsWon60
1.51ExpectedGoals0.65
1.51xGNonPenalty0.65
2.12xGOT0.73
26Touches In Opposition Box21
13AccurateCrosses8
36GroundDuelsWon39
16AerialDuelsWon21
21Clearances30
Derry City Derry City
Substitutions
#23 Cameron Dummigan
#10 Darragh Markey
#28 James Olayinka
#9 Dipo Akinyemi
#24 Henry Rylah
#26 Shea Callister
#25 Alex Bannon
#31 Callum Downey
#21 Kevin Santos
Commentary
90+7' Patrick McClean - Derry City receive a yellow card
81' Shelbourne — substitution: Sean Boyd / John Martin
76' John Martin - Shelbourne receive a yellow card
76' Shelbourne — substitution: Sean Gannon / Evan Caffrey
75' Shelbourne — substitution: Rodrigo Freitas / Jack Henry-Francis
75' Derry City — substitution: Henry Rylah / Barry Cotter
68' Goal! Dipo Akinyemi - Derry City
67' Derry City — substitution: Dipo Akinyemi / Josh Thomas
66' Jack Henry-Francis - Shelbourne receive a yellow card
61' Shelbourne — substitution: Ali Coote / Kerr McInroy
61' Derry City — substitution: James Olayinka / Ben Doherty
61' Derry City — substitution: Cameron Dummigan / Adam OReilly
61' Derry City — substitution: Darragh Markey / James Clarke
55' Sam Bone - Shelbourne receive a yellow card
50' Goal! John Martin - Shelbourne
46' Shelbourne — substitution: William Jarvis / Daniel Kelly
34' Brandon Fleming - Derry City receive a yellow card
31' Daniel Kelly - Shelbourne receive a yellow card
20' Goal! Barry Cotter - Derry City
7' Carl Winchester - Derry City receive a yellow card

How We Build the Shelbourne vs Derry City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Shelbourne vs Derry City on 17 April 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.

Shelbourne vs Derry City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Shelbourne's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Derry City'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 Shelbourne and Derry City 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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