Derry City vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 May 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Derry City vs Shelbourne

Derry City host Shelbourne at Find Insurance Celtic Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 25 May.

The draw can be a favourable outcome when wagering Shelbourne +0.5 at an Asian Handicap price of -189. They should be able to avoid a loss against Derry and this wager has the numbers to secure a return.

Derry City drew their last game. The action at Find Insurance Celtic Park ended 0-0 against St Patrick's Athletic. The Candystripes had the majority of the ball enjoying 59% possession and three shots on target.

Shelbourne claimed a home victory in their previous league game. A 2-1 triumph against Waterford at Tolka Park made it back-to-back League of Ireland wins. The Dublin side racked up six shots on goal and enjoyed 69% possession, with Will Jarvis and Sean Boyd finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-1 in favour of away team Derry when they last faced Shels, with the encounter taking place at Tolka Park. There have been four draws and three wins each in the past 10 H2H matches.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Shelbourne	17	6	6	5	26	25	1	26:25	24
6	Derry City	18	4	9	5	21	21	0	21:21	21

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City have 2 wins, 2 losses and 6 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. The Northern Ireland outfit have averaged 53.1% possession and 5.2 corners per match, conceding 1.0 goals and 3.8 corners from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts.

Top scorer James Clarke has found the net 3 times, with Kevin Santos and Dipo Akinyemi getting 2 apiece. The leading assistors have been Ben Doherty and Brandon Fleming with 2.

Shels have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 53.5% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts.

Daniel Kelly and John Martin have scored 3 goals, followed by Sean Boyd with 2. Harry Wood has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Derry City predicted lineup (3-4-3): Eddie Beach (GK), Conor Barr, Jamie Stott, Brandon Fleming, Barry Cotter, Adam O'Reilly, James Olayinka, Gavin Whyte, Kevin Santos, James Clarke, Cameron Dummigan.

Shelbourne predicted lineup (3-5-2): Wessel Speel (GK), Milan Mbeng, Sam Bone, Patrick Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge, Harry Wood, Jonathan Lunney, Kerr McInroy, Evan Caffrey, Daniel Kelly, John Martin.

Derry City vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Derry City vs Shelbourne with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners angle and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

We’re taking Shelbourne on the Asian Handicap with +0.5 goal start. The away team can either triumph or secure a draw in this League of Ireland encounter, with this wager looking like value at -189.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of League of Ireland data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Derry City vs Shelbourne league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 5 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 7 of their last 10 games against Shelbourne.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 65.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 70-75%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Shelbourne Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -189 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Derry 1 - 1 Shelbourne

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +410 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

Derry Over 4.5 Corners -135

The past five Derry games have involved them having an average of 6.60 corners. We’re happy to back the -135 when it comes to Derry covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Derry

Total

9.00 5.20 3.80

Home

9.30 6.60 2.70

Away

10.00 4.80 5.20

Shelbourne

Total

9.70 5.60 4.10

Home

9.70 5.90 3.80

Away

9.90 5.30 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-154

Under 8.5

+105

Derry Corners

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

-105

Shelbourne Corners

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+102

Most Corners

1

-152

X

+575

2

+140

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Derry City vs Shelbourne Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

If you’re looking to wager Shelbourne to secure victory in the League of Ireland, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +188. Derry City are on offer at betting odds of +140 and the draw is +215.

You can back Derry at -149 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Shels are -100 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. BTTS Yes is available at -135 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+215

2

+188

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

+108

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-333

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-149

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

+130

2 Hcp +0.5

-189

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

-110

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Derry City vs Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

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