Saint Patr. vs Shelbourne Prediction 15 May 2026
🔊 St Patrick’s Athletic head into this clash sitting second in the table and enjoying a solid run of form, having lost just two of their last ten matches. Shelbourne, meanwhile, are seventh and have struggled for consistency, but they remain a threat on the road and are capable of springing surprises away from home. The contrast between the hosts’ lofty position and the visitors’ unpredictable results only adds intrigue to this matchup: both sides have plenty of motivation to pick up points, and the stats suggest we could be in for an open, attacking contest.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 06 March 2026 and ended in a 3-2 result. Here’s a breakdown of the key stats from that match, with Shelbourne playing at home:
- Possession: 56% vs 44%
- Corners: 5 vs 6
- Fouls: 7 vs 6
- Yellow cards: 4 vs 2
- Shots on target: 8 vs 7
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne:
- They have faced each other 24 times;
- The hosts have claimed 10 wins, the visitors have 9 victories, and there have been 5 draws;
- Total goals scored: 33 for St Patrick's Athletic, 26 for Shelbourne;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.04, in the second half: 1.42;
- Average total goals per match: 2.46.
Head-to-head statistics Saint Patr. - Shelbourne
Saint Patrick´s Athletic Team Overview
The team's most recent official fixture took place on in the Premier Division, with St Patrick's Athletic hosting Waterford United. The match ended in a 4-1 victory.
Here are the key stats from the game (St Patrick's Athletic vs Waterford United):
- Possession: 69% vs 31%;
- Corners: 7 vs 4;
- Fouls: 8 vs 14;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 11 vs 4.
🟠 St Patrick’s Athletic are enjoying a solid run of form, picking up three wins and two draws in their last five outings. The team have been productive in attack, averaging nearly two goals per game while conceding just under one per match. Over their past ten fixtures, St Patrick’s Athletic have suffered only two defeats, underlining their strong foundations. However, a string of games where both sides have found the net points to their attacking intent, but also highlights some defensive vulnerabilities-with the side regularly allowing chances at the back.
Match Results: Saint Patrick´s Athletic
Shelbourne Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, facing Shelbourne away from home. The contest ended in a goalless draw, 0-0.
Here’s how the stats broke down (Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers):
- Possession: 68% vs 32%;
- Corners: 15 vs 3;
- Fouls committed: 6 vs 3;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 8 vs 1.
🔴 Shelbourne have struggled for consistency lately, picking up just one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five outings. Their broader ten-game run paints a similar picture, with only three victories alongside four defeats and three draws. Still, the visitors’ resilience on the road stands out-they remain unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 Premier Division away fixtures. Another notable trend is Shelbourne’s attacking output: matches involving them have frequently gone over 2.5 goals in recent weeks.
Match Results: Shelbourne
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 24;
- First-half wins at home - 3; away wins - 2; draws - 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.04;
- Today’s hosts average 0.67 first-half goals, while the visitors score 0.38.
First-half stats: St Patrick’s Athletic (home) vs Shelbourne (away)
- Matches played in the competition: 8 vs 7;
- Wins: 3 (37.5%) vs 3 (42.86%);
- Losses: 2 (25%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- Draws: 3 (37.5%) vs 2 (28.57%);
- Average goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.57;
- Average goals conceded: 0.63 vs 0.71.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 5 vs 2;
- Losses: 2 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.8 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.8).
- St Patrick’s Athletic have scored in the first half in five consecutive Premier Division matches.
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Matches played - 24;
- Home wins - 10, Away wins - 9, Draws - 5.
Stats: St Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne
- Matches in the competition: 16 vs 15;
- Wins: 9 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 56% vs 27%;
- Losses: 3 vs 5;
- Draws: 4 vs 6.
Last 10 games:
- Wins: 5 vs 2;
- Losses: 2 vs 5;
- Draws: 3 vs 3.
- Shelbourne have covered a +1.5 handicap in 31 straight Premier Division matches.
- Shelbourne have covered a +1.5 handicap in 16 of their last 17 games.
- Shelbourne have covered a +1.5 handicap away from home in 7 of their last 8 outings.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head average goals:
- Home side - 1.38, Away side - 1.08;
- Average total goals per H2H - 2.46;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 11 times; at the home ground - 5 times.
Average goals stats: St Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne
- In this competition: 2.88 vs 3.13;
- Goals scored per match: 1.94 vs 1.53;
- First half: 0.81 vs 0.67;
- Second half: 1.13 vs 0.87;
- St Patrick's Athletic home average - 2.5;
- Shelbourne away average - 1.71;
- Last 10 matches: 1.9 (home - 2.2) vs 1.4 (away - 1.6).
- St Patrick's Athletic have conceded in eight consecutive Premier Division matches.
- Shelbourne have scored away from home in their last 16 league matches.
- Shelbourne have found the net on the road in nine straight games.
- Shelbourne have scored in eight of their last nine matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 24;
- Both teams scored in total - 11 times;
- At the home ground - 5 times.
Stats: St Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne
- Competition matches: 16 vs 15;
- Games this season with both teams scoring (BTTS): 8 vs 12;
- St Patrick's Athletic BTTS at home - 4 (50%);
- Shelbourne BTTS away - 6 (86%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS games: 6 vs 7;
- St Patrick's Athletic BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Shelbourne BTTS away - 4 (80%).
- St Patrick's Athletic have both scored and conceded in five straight Premier Division matches.
- Shelbourne have both scored and conceded away in eight of their last nine league matches.
- Shelbourne have both scored and conceded in seven of their last eight fixtures.
- Shelbourne have both scored and conceded in six of their last seven Premier Division games.
Correct Score Prediction
Most common results this season:
- The most frequent scoreline in the league: 1-1 (11/78, 14.1%);
- St Patrick's Athletic’s most common home result: 4-1 (3/8, 37.5%);
- Shelbourne’s most common away result: 1-2 (3/7, 42.9%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top three likely outcomes:
1-1 - 10.56% (odds: 5.93)
1-0 - 8.84% (odds: 5.88)
2-1 - 8.64% (odds: 6.87)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The hosts have maintained consistently strong form thanks to their potent attack and a string of positive results, though their defence has shown vulnerabilities-evident in a recent run of matches where both teams have found the net. The visitors may lack real depth in terms of quality, but they rarely lose on the road and are often involved in high-scoring, entertaining contests. Our main pick here is a goal from Shelbourne, as St Patrick's Athletic have conceded in eight consecutive Premier Division fixtures, while Shelbourne have scored in 16 straight away league games.No comments
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