Shelbourne vs Derry City Prediction 17 April 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Shelbourne and Derry City promises to be tactically intriguing and motivationally charged. Shelbourne currently sit sixth in the standings, showing inconsistent form, particularly at home. On the other hand, Derry City are in seventh place and are eager to climb up the table following a string of draws in their recent fixtures. Both teams are in need of points to solidify their mid-table positions, which could make this encounter a tense affair.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 13 March 2026 and ended with a 1-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that match (Derry City were the home side):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corners: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Shelbourne and Derry City:
- 42 matches played;
- home wins - 7, away wins - 23, draws - 12;
- goals scored - 26 for Shelbourne, 63 for Derry City;
- average goals in the first half - 1, second half - 1.12;
- average total goals per match - 2.12.
Head-to-head statistics Shelbourne - Derry City
Shelbourne Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Leinster Cup, with Dundalk as the home side and Shelbourne as the visitors. The game concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Shelbourne vs Dundalk):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 3 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 9.
🔴 Shelbourne are fighting to secure a spot in the top half of the standings. However, their current form raises some concerns-two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches highlight the team's inconsistency. At home, they often concede goals, as evidenced by the fact that they've let in goals in seven of their last eight home games. Additionally, Shelbourne's attack isn't always efficient, scoring less than 1.5 goals in most encounters with Derry City.
Match Results: Shelbourne
Derry City Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, with Dundalk hosting Derry City. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Derry City vs Dundalk):
- possession: 34% vs 66%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 6;
- fouls: 15 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 7 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 8.
⚪ Derry City are also experiencing challenges on the pitch, but their string of draws demonstrates some resilience against defeats. They tend to have low-scoring matches both at home and away, averaging just 1.2 goals per game. Despite this, their defense remains quite reliable: with only one loss and four draws, they show an ability to maintain a solid defensive line even against strong opponents.
Match Results: Derry City
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- played - 42;
- home team first-half wins - 3; away team first-half wins - 8; draws - 8;
- average first-half total: 1;
- today's home team scores an average of 0.26 goals, while the visitors net 0.74.
First-Half Statistics: Shelbourne (home) vs Derry City (away)
- matches played in the competition: 5 vs 5;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 1 (20%);
- losses: 1 (20%) vs 1 (20%);
- draws: 4 (80%) vs 3 (60%);
- average goals scored: 1.2 vs 0.8;
- average goals conceded: 0.8 vs 0.4.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 5 vs 4;
- average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 1) vs 1 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.6).
- Shelbourne have drawn the first half at home in 9 of their last 10 matches (Premier Division).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 42;
- Home wins - 7, Away wins - 23, Draws - 12.
Statistics: Shelbourne vs Derry City
- Matches in the tournament: 10 vs 11;
- Wins: 3 vs 2;
- Win percentage: 30% vs 18%;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 4 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 1;
- Losses: 4 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 5.
Total Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (Average Total):
- Home team - 0.62, Away team - 1.5;
- Overall head-to-head - 2.12;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 15 times; at home field - 6 times.
Average Total Statistics: Shelbourne vs Derry City
- In the tournament: 3 vs 2.64;
- Goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.27;
- First half: 0.6 vs 0.36;
- Second half: 0.9 vs 0.91;
- Shelbourne: home in tournament - 1.4;
- Derry City: away in tournament - 0.6;
- Last 10 matches: 1.5 (home - 1.4) vs 1.2 (away - 0.6).
- Total under 2.5 goals occurred in 11 of the last 12 head-to-head matches at Shelbourne's ground (Premier Division).
- Total under 2.5 goals occurred in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head matches at Shelbourne's ground.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 42;
- Both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- At home field - 6 times.
Statistics: Shelbourne vs Derry City
- Played in the tournament: 10 vs 11;
- Season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 7;
- Shelbourne: BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Derry City: BTTS away - 2 (40%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 8 vs 6;
- Shelbourne: BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Derry City: BTTS away - 2 (40%).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Results Statistics (Current Season):
- Most common score in the tournament: 0-0 (7/53, 13.2%), 1-1 (7/53, 13.2%);
- Shelbourne most frequently finishes matches at home: 2-3 (2/5, 40%);
- Derry City most frequently plays away: 0-0 (2/5, 40%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes:
1-1 - 13.5% (odds: 5.2)
1-0 - 11.13% (odds: 6.2)
0-0 - 9.04% (odds: 7.2)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Taking all factors into account, the most likely outcome of this encounter leans towards low scoring. A bet on under 2.5 goals appears to be a well-founded choice, following the trends from previous games between these teams at the hosts' ground. Considering the weak attacking stats of both sides and the visitors' stronger defense, this match has every chance of ending with few goals scored.
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Betting Tips: Shelbourne - Derry City
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