Derry City vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Nov 2024

Under 2.5 Looks the Value Bet

We can make an argument for betting Under 2.5 when it comes to Total Goals. The stats imply that Derry and Shelbourne could fall short of this total and the price of -163 looks a value one.

Goalless Draw in Last H2H Battle

Derry City were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 1-0 loss against St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park. The Candystripes had 51% possession and six shots on target.

Shelbourne have won their previous two games. The latest was a 2-1 home triumph at Tolka Park against Drogheda United. Damien Duff's team had three shots on goal and enjoyed 65% possession, with Sean Boyd and Rayhaan Tulloch finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Shelbourne and Derry draw 0-0 at Tolka Park when the teams last went head-to-head. In the past 10 H2H meetings, there has been seven draws. Derry have won two games and Shelbourne one.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Derry City	24	12	4	8	35	26	9	35:26	40
5	Shelbourne	25	8	11	6	30	27	3	30:27	35

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2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 14.7 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. Derry have had 57.5% possession and 6.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.8 goals from 10.4 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal, while earning 3.3 corners.

Patrick Hoban is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Colm Whelan, William Patching, Ben Doherty and Daniel Mullen each have 1. Daniel Mullen, Michael Duffy and Cameron Dummigan have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Shelbourne have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 11.2 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. Shels average 53.8% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 3.1 corners against them, while conceding 1.2 goals from 12.6 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Sean Boyd is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Rayhaan Tulloch and Matthew Smith have 2. John Martin and Sean Boyd have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derry City confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Brian Maher (GK), Ronan Boyce, Andre Wisdom, Duncan Idehen, Mark Connolly, Adam O'Reilly, Paul McMullan, Sadou Diallo, Daniel Mullen, Michael Duffy, Colm Whelan.

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Conor Kearns (GK), Tyreke Wilson, Kameron Ledwidge, Sean Gannon, Patrick Barrett, Mark Coyle, Jonathan Lunney, Liam Burt, Rayhaan Tulloch, Sean Boyd, John Martin.

Derry City vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting Tips

We don’t anticipate that the sides can combine to reach the three-goal mark and that means wagering Under 2.5 Goals. The odds of -163 look easy to back when it comes to a low-scoring League of Ireland encounter.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and suspensions and the form guide also informs our football picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Derry City vs Shelbourne league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Derry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Derry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Derry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Shelbourne games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Shelbourne games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Shelbourne games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 9 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 61.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Bettors looking for a larger price when it comes to backing Under 2.5 Goals can include this pick as part of a Result & Total Goals selection. Predict the team that will land the spoils.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Derry 1 - 0 Shelbourne

Derry are available to back at +525 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Derry City vs Shelbourne Odds

Derry City are the +120 favourites and that means a 45% chance of winning this Premier Division match according to the betting odds at the bookies. At +225, Shelbourne are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

The Total Goals market is popular and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now.

If you fancy Derry City but want money back if this League of Ireland match is a draw, then you can get -175. You can bet on Shelbourne at +125 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+200

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

-110

2

+333.3

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-300

X2

-175

Draw No Bet

1

-175

2

+125

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-103

2 Hcp +0.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-211

Over 2.5

+160

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+110

No

-150

Derry City vs Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

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