Derry City vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 May 2025

We Predict a Close Encounter

When Shelbourne clash against Derry, we will take the former at +102.5 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

3-1 Win for Shels in Last Head-to-Head

Derry City were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Waterford RSC, Waterford claimed a 2-1 win. The Northern Ireland club had most of the ball enjoying 59% possession and five shots on target, while Liam Boyce scored the goal.

Shelbourne played Shamrock Rovers on the road in their previous game. It was a 2-2 draw at Tallaght Stadium. Damien Duff's side recorded three shots on goal and had 47% possession, while Alistair Coote and Ademipo Odubeko were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shels have won the last two head-to-heads against Derry. As the home side at Tolka Park, the most recent scoreline was 3-1 which came after a 1-0 away success at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The 10 most recent H2H games have seen seven draws, two triumphs for Shels and a win for Derry.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Derry City	29	13	7	9	40	32	8	40:32	46
6	Shelbourne	27	9	12	6	34	29	5	34:29	39

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 9.7 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. City have had 54.3% possession and 4.6 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 7.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.3 corners.

Top goalscorers Daniel Mullen and Michael Duffy have found the net 3 times, with Liam Boyce scoring 2. Sam Todd and Dominic Thomas have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Shels have 2 victories, 1 defeat and 7 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. They have averaged 61.5% possession, 5.5 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts.

Ademipo Odubeko got 3 goals, Evan Caffrey notched 2, while Alistair Coote and two other players scored 1. Harry Wood and Evan Caffrey have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derry City confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Brian Maher (GK), Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Ronan Boyce, Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, Shane Ferguson, Gavin Whyte, Liam Boyce, Michael Duffy.

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Conor Kearns (GK), Sean Gannon, Sam Bone, Kameron Ledwidge, Evan Caffrey, Kerr McInroy, Jonathan Lunney, James Norris, Alistair Coote, Ademipo Odubeko, Ellis Chapman.

Derry City vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting Tips

Wager on Shelbourne +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at +102.5 for this League of Ireland game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Derry City vs Shelbourne league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in all of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 7 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 8 consecutive games against Shelbourne.

Shels +0.25 Probability

The betting sites make it a 49.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

If the price on display doesn’t appeal, you can make the choice to secure bigger odds by moving the line for your selection. It’s a case of taking a view which you are happy with.

Our Match Prediction

Shelbourne Asian Hcp +0.25 @ +102.5 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Derry 0 - 1 Shelbourne

There’s the option to wager on Shelbourne to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +700 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Corners Prediction

Derry Under 5.5 Corners -150

Derry have had under 5.5 corners in two consecutive home matches, with Shelbourne conceding under 5.5 corners in the previous four games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Derry to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Derry

Total

7.90 4.60 3.30

Home

9.20 6.70 2.50

Away

7.10 3.90 3.20

Shelbourne

Total

9.40 5.50 3.90

Home

7.70 5.00 2.70

Away

8.70 4.00 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-147

Derry Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-141

Shelbourne Corners

Over 3.5

-111

Under 3.5

-127

Most Corners

1

-204

X

+575

2

+190

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Derry City vs Shelbourne Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Think Derry Most Likely to Win

Bookies favourites Derry City are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Premier Division game and the +104 about them triumphing means a 49% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. Shelbourne are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +260.

For those expecting a low-scoring clash, Under 2.5 Goals is the market leader on the Total Goals market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+104

X

+225

2

+260

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

-100

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-313

X2

-137

Draw No Bet

1

-213

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-132

2 Hcp +0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-200

Over 2.5

+138

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+108

No

-154

Derry City vs Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Derry vs Shels team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the League of Ireland squads.

Derry City Team Page Shelbourne Team Page