Derry City vs Shelbourne Prediction 25 May 2026
🔊 In the upcoming fixture, Derry City host Shelbourne, with both sides currently sitting mid-table in 6th and 5th place, respectively. Derry City come into this clash winless in their last five outings, with a string of draws highlighting their struggles in front of goal. Shelbourne, on the other hand, are enjoying a solid run of form-three wins and two draws from their last five matches underline the visitors’ momentum. The contrast between Derry’s recent stalemate streak and Shelbourne’s consistency sets the stage for an intriguing encounter.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 17 April 2026 and ended in a 2-1 victory. Here’s a look at the key statistics from that match, with Shelbourne as the home team:
- Possession: 66% vs 34%;
- Corners: 5 vs 1;
- Fouls: 11 vs 11;
- Yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 5 vs 5.
📊 Head-to-head stats for official meetings between Derry City and Shelbourne:
- They have faced off 43 times;
- The hosts have claimed 24 wins, while the visitors have 7 victories, with 12 draws between them;
- Goals scored: 65 for the home side, 27 for the away team;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.00; in the second half: 1.14;
- Average total goals per match: 2.14.
Head-to-head statistics Derry City - Shelbourne
Derry City Team Overview
The team’s most recent official match took place on in the Premier Division, with Derry City hosting St Patrick’s Athletic. The game ended in a goalless draw, 0-0.
Here’s a look at the key stats from that contest (Derry City vs St Patrick’s Athletic):
- Possession: 58% vs 42%;
- Corners: 9 vs 3;
- Fouls committed: 10 vs 6;
- Yellow cards: 8 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 1.
🔴 Derry City are winless in their last five outings, recording four draws and a single defeat during this stretch. Over their previous ten matches, they have managed just two victories, settling for six draws and averaging only one goal per game. With season averages of 1.17 goals scored and 1.17 conceded, Derry City continue to struggle to pick up points at home. Their attack lacks the cutting edge needed to consistently break down opposing defences-a shortcoming reflected both in their run of draws and their modest goal tally.
Match Results: Derry City
Shelbourne Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, facing Shelbourne away from home while Waterford United were the guests. The contest ended 2-1.
Here’s how the key stats broke down (Shelbourne vs Waterford United):
- Possession: 68% vs 32%;
- Corners: 3 vs 2;
- Fouls committed: 6 vs 15;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 7 vs 2.
⚪ Shelbourne are enjoying a strong run of form, with three wins and two draws from their last five outings highlighting a positive trend in their results. Over the past ten matches, the visitors have picked up four victories, maintaining a relatively high scoring rate-averaging 1.6 goals per game. However, they have also been vulnerable at the back, conceding an average of 1.9 goals. For the season as a whole, their averages are slightly lower: 1.53 goals scored and 1.47 conceded per match, underlining a balanced attack but an inconsistent defence.
Match Results: Shelbourne
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Games played - 43;
- Home wins - 24, Away wins - 7, Draws - 12.
Stats: Derry City vs Shelbourne
- Matches in this competition: 18 vs 17;
- Wins: 4 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 22% vs 35%;
- Losses: 5 vs 5;
- Draws: 9 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 2 vs 3;
- Losses: 2 vs 5;
- Draws: 6 vs 2.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home team - 1.51, Away team - 0.63;
- Overall in head-to-head - 2.14;
- Both teams have scored: all-time - 16 times; at the home ground - 9 times.
Average total stats: Derry City vs Shelbourne
- This competition: 2.33 vs 3;
- Goals scored: 1.17 vs 1.53;
- First half: 0.44 vs 0.65;
- Second half: 0.72 vs 0.88;
- Derry City at home in this competition - 1.44;
- Shelbourne away in this competition - 1.63;
- Last 10 matches: 1 (home - 0.67) vs 1.6 (away - 1.6).
- Shelbourne have scored under 1.5 goals away from home in 9 of their last 10 head-to-head meetings with Derry City.
Corner Kicks Prediction
Derry City: Stats
- This season: average corners per match - 6.22; at home - 7.22;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 5.5; at home - 6.67.
Shelbourne: Stats
- This season: average corners per match - 5.47; away - 5;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 5.2; away - 3.6.
- Derry City have taken over 4.5 corners at home in eight of their last nine Premier Division matches.
Yellow Cards Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Average total cards - 0.88 (0.44 for the home side, 0.44 for the visitors);
- Average total at the home ground - 1.13 (0.22 for the hosts, 0.91 for the visitors).
Derry City: Stats
- This season: average cards per match - 2.67; at home - 2.11;
- Last 10 matches: average cards - 3; at home - 3.
Shelbourne: Stats
- This season: average cards per match - 3.41; away - 3.75;
- Last 10 matches: average cards - 3.7; away - 4.
- Over 3.5 yellow cards has landed in eight of Shelbourne’s last nine Premier Division matches.
- Over 3.5 yellow cards has landed in six of Shelbourne’s last seven games overall.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Games played - 43;
- Both teams have scored all-time - 16 times;
- At the home ground - nine times.
Stats: Derry City vs Shelbourne
- Games played in this competition: 18 vs 17;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 13;
- Derry City BTTS at home - six (67%);
- Shelbourne BTTS away - six (75%).
Last ten matches:
- BTTS matches: six vs eight;
- Derry City BTTS at home - one (33%);
- Shelbourne BTTS away - four (80%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most common results (current season):
- The most frequent scoreline in the competition is 1-1 (12/89, 13.5%);
- Derry City’s most common home result is a 2-2 draw (2/9, 22.2%);
- Shelbourne’s most frequent away result is a 1-2 victory (3/8, 37.5%).
Based on statistical analysis and probability distribution, the algorithm highlights the top three scorelines:
1-1 - 12.86% (odds: 6)
1-0 - 10.4% (odds: 7)
0-1 - 8.62% (odds: 9)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The main narrative for this match centers on Derry City's attacking struggles: even at home, they rarely score more than once per game, both over the season and in recent outings. However, our focus shifts to the visitors-Shelbourne have found the net in the second half in 10 of their last 11 fixtures, including six away matches. With that in mind, our prediction is for Shelbourne to score in the second half.No comments
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