Shelbourne vs Derry City Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

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 – Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne

Shelbourne must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2-3 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat against Shamrock Rovers on April 6. In that match, Shelbourne recorded 50% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Shamrock Rovers	50%	0 (6)	1.22	20
Shelbourne	50%	0 (4)	0.94	37

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

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Shelbourne are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Derry City average 1.2 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.

Shelbourne Fixtures

Derry City Fixtures