Shelbourne vs Derry City Prediction 11 September 2026
🔊 This Premier Division fixture brings together two mid-table sides - Shelbourne and Derry City. The two clubs sit next to each other in the standings, with little in the way of clear ambitions at this late stage of the season: Shelbourne are fifth, Derry City sixth. The hosts' recent results raise questions - no wins in their last five matches, with three draws and two defeats. The visitors look slightly more consistent, with four wins from their last ten matches, though without any impressive run to speak of.
Head-to-Head
📊 Shelbourne and Derry City have met 44 times in official fixtures. The hosts have won 7 of those, Derry City have won 24, and 13 have ended in draws. In terms of goals, Derry City have the clear advantage - 65 against 27. On average, the two sides have scored 0.98 goals in the first half and 1.11 in the second, giving an average match total of 2.09 goals.
Head-to-head statistics Shelbourne - Derry City
Shelbourne Team Overview
Shelbourne have been unable to find any consistency in recent weeks, going five matches without a win - drawing three and losing two. Their form over the last ten games confirms the dip: just two wins, five defeats and three draws. Despite this, they tend to show more attacking intent at home, averaging 1.5 goals scored per home match, though their defence is equally vulnerable, conceding at the same average rate.
The club have been fairly cautious in their approach this season, but there is a noticeable scoring trend in their home matches - the total has gone over 2.5 goals in six consecutive home games, and both teams have scored in seven of their last eight matches at this ground. There is no real table motivation either: Shelbourne sit fifth, out of contention for a top finish and with no relegation concerns.
Match Results: Shelbourne
Derry City Team Overview
Derry City come into this match with a relatively consistent run of recent results - three wins and two defeats in their last five games. Over their last ten matches, the team have four wins, four defeats and two draws, which reflects a decent attacking output: they are averaging 1.9 goals scored per game. Defensively, they are conceding an average of 1.6 goals per match, suggesting opponents are capable of creating chances against them. There is no particular league motivation either. Derry City sit sixth and are not involved in a push for the top positions or a battle against relegation.
Match Results: Derry City
Corners Prediction
Derry City have not won more than 5 corners away from home in 10 consecutive head-to-head meetings with Shelbourne. That consistent run makes a bet on Derry City Team Corners - Under 5.5 at odds of 1.50 look justified.
Reliable Bet
Derry City have conceded in 13 consecutive away matches, so the bet on Shelbourne to Score looks like the optimal choice given that run. The odds for this outcome are 1.25*.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the most likely outcomes for this match are 1-1 (11.36%), 1-0 (9.21%) and 0-1 (7.85%). A 1-1 draw is the single most probable result, though both other options also look quite possible. All of this suggests the match is likely to be a hard-fought one.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The form and statistics of both sides point to a high likelihood of goals at both ends. Shelbourne are frequently productive at home, as shown by six consecutive home matches with a total of over 2.5 goals, and both teams have scored in seven of the last eight games at this ground. Derry City show decent attacking potential even without anything meaningful to play for: their average of 1.9 goals scored per game as visitors across ten matches is reasonable, though their defence looks far from solid - opponents regularly create chances against them. The main prediction: Both Teams to Score - Yes.
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Betting Tips: Shelbourne - Derry City
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