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

Our Derry City vs Shelbourne Prediction: 1-2

Derry City vs Shelbourne in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday March 13, 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 Derry City vs Shelbourne 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

Derry City's Last Match – Derry City vs Bohemians Dublin

After suffering a 0-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division loss to Bohemians Dublin, Derry City must win to get back on track. In that match, Derry City recorded 58% possession, firing 2 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Derry City	58%	0 (2)	1.04	72
Bohemians Dublin	42%	0 (6)	0.51	34

Shelbourne's Last Match – Shelbourne vs Galway United

Shelbourne will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division draw with Galway United on February 20. In that match, Shelbourne saw 69% of the ball and 4 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Shelbourne	69%	0 (4)	1.78	68
Galway United	31%	0 (2)	0.46	32

Derry City vs Shelbourne Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Derry City are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Shelbourne average 1.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.