Our Shelbourne vs Galway United Prediction: 1-1
Shelbourne vs Galway United in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday August 29, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Shelbourne vs Galway United 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 – Linfield vs Shelbourne
Shelbourne will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-0 UEFA Conference League Qualifying victory over Linfield on August 28. In that match, Shelbourne had 39% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Linfield | 61% | 5 (1) | - | 56 |
 Shelbourne | 39% | 6 (3) | - | 63 |
Galway United's Last Match – Galway United vs Derry City
Galway United will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat at the hands of Derry City on August 22. In that match, Galway United saw 36% of the ball and created 13 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galway United | 36% | 13 (5) | 2.14 | 70 |
 Derry City | 64% | 7 (5) | 2.25 | 42 |
Shelbourne vs Galway United Stats
Key Stats
| Shelbourne | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 0.59 |
| 1.18 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shelbourne are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Galway United average 1.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
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