Derry City vs Shelbourne Prediction 13 March 2026
⚽️ The match between Derry City and Shelbourne promises to be intriguing, given the current form of both teams and their head-to-head statistics. Derry City are sitting in 4th place in the table, showing decent results in recent matches. However, their home performance leaves much to be desired. On the other hand, Shelbourne display inconsistent results, frequently scoring and conceding, which could play a significant role in this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 19 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Derry City):
- ball possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 4 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Derry City and Shelbourne:
- played 41 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 23, for the away team - 6, draws - 12;
- number of goals - 62 against 24;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.95, in the 2nd half - 1.15;
- average total goals in the match - 2.1.
Head-to-head statistics Derry City - Shelbourne
Derry City Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Premier Division, featuring Shamrock Rovers at home against Derry City. The game concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers):
- possession percentage: 30% vs 70%;
- corners: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 20 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 0;
- shots on target: 0 vs 8.
Derry City currently sit in 4th place in the league, showcasing a fairly consistent run over their last ten matches with 6 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. However, their home form is somewhat concerning, as they have failed to win five of their last eight home games. The stats indicate an average goal-scoring rate of 1.5 goals per game, while conceding an average of approximately 1.4 goals over the last ten matches.
Match Results: Derry City
Shelbourne Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Premier Division, with Shelbourne hosting Shamrock Rovers. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers):
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 19 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Shelbourne sit in sixth place on the league table and have faced some challenges in securing points this season, with just one win alongside three draws and one loss. However, the team consistently finds the back of the net in nearly all of their matches, making them a formidable opponent for any team. Their style of play emphasizes exploiting attacking opportunities, even on the road.
Match Results: Shelbourne
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- home team wins - 23, away team wins - 6, draws - 12.
Statistics: Derry City vs Shelbourne
- matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- wins: 2 vs 1;
- win percentage: 40% vs 20%;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
- Shelbourne won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 away games against Derry City (Premier Division).
- Shelbourne won with a +1.5 handicap in last 28 games (Premier Division).
- Shelbourne won with a +1.5 handicap in last 13 away games (Premier Division).
- Shelbourne won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.51, the guests - 0.59;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.1;
- both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 8.
- Shelbourne have scored under 1.5 goals in last 9 away games against Derry City.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Derry City vs Shelbourne
- number of matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Derry City at home - 3 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Shelbourne away - 2 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Derry City at home - 4 (67%);
- BTTS matches for Shelbourne away - 3 (60%).
- Shelbourne have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games (Premier Division).
- Shelbourne have scored and conceded in last 7 games.
- Shelbourne have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 away games (Premier Division).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (4/25, 16%);
- Derry City at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 2:1 , 2:2 , 4:2 (1/4, 25%);
- Shelbourne away most often play: 1:1 , 1:2 (1/2, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.84% (odds 6)
1:0 - 9.27% (odds 7.5)
2:1 - 8.64% (odds 9)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their head-to-head statistics, a low-scoring affair seems likely in the upcoming match. Derry City consistently scores fewer than 1.5 goals in most encounters against Shelbourne. Additionally, the overall trend of under 2.5 total goals further supports the expectation of a low-scoring game, as this outcome has occurred in 13 of the last 14 meetings between these teams. Therefore, our pick is the home side to score under 1.5 goals. This choice appears to be the most well-founded for this matchup.No comments
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