Our St Patricks vs Shelbourne Prediction: 3-1
St Patricks vs Shelbourne in the Republic of Ireland FAI Cup is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 17, 2025. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This St Patricks 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
St Patricks's Last Match – Besiktas vs St Patricks
After suffering a 2-3 UEFA Conference League Qualifying loss to Besiktas, St Patricks must win to get back on track. In that match, St Patricks recorded 30% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Besiktas | 70% | 0 (7) | 1.47 | 68 |
 St Patricks | 30% | 0 (2) | 1.1 | 19 |
Shelbourne's Last Match – Shelbourne vs HNK Rijeka
Shelbourne will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 UEFA Europa League Qualifying defeat against HNK Rijeka on August 12. In that match, Shelbourne recorded 50% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shelbourne | 50% | 7 (3) | - | 21 |
 HNK Rijeka | 50% | 13 (6) | - | 55 |
St Patricks vs Shelbourne Stats
Key Stats
| St Patricks | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.01 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.55 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
St Patricks are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Shelbourne average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.