Our Shelbourne vs Derry City Prediction: 1-2
Shelbourne vs Derry City in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday April 17, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Shelbourne vs Derry City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shelbourne's Last Match – Dundalk vs Shelbourne
Shelbourne must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-3 Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior Cup defeat against Dundalk on April 14. In that match, Shelbourne recorded 50% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dundalk | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 54 |
 Shelbourne | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 50 |
Derry City's Last Match – Dundalk vs Derry City
Derry City will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division stalemate against Dundalk on April 10. In that match, Derry City controlled 34% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk | 66% | 0 (9) | 2.31 | 83 |
 Derry City | 34% | 0 (3) | 0.97 | 23 |
Shelbourne vs Derry City Stats
Key Stats
| Shelbourne | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 1.23 |
| 1.23 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shelbourne are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Derry City average 1.2 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Shelbourne 15-17
Derry City 12-14
What are the odds for this match?
Shelbourne to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.1
Derry City to win: @3