Galway United vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Mar 2025

Back Shels to Make Life Difficult for Tribesmen

Shelbourne have a strong chance against Galway and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -125 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.

1-0 Win for Galway in Last H2H Clash

Galway United played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was on the road at Sullivan and Lambe Park against Drogheda United. The Tribesmen enjoyed 54% possession and managed three shots on target, with Killian Brouder registering the goal.

Shelbourne played Shamrock Rovers at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Tolka Park. Shels boasted 57% possession and had three shots on goal, with Harry Wood finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Galway beat Shels at home when the teams last met. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Terryland Park. A glance at the 4-match H2H stats reveals that each team has triumphed two times.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Shelbourne	27	9	12	6	34	29	5	34:29	39
8	Galway United	28	7	9	12	30	37	-7	30:37	30

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United have 3 wins, 1 loss and 6 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts. John Caulfield's side have averaged 45.7% possession and 6.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.1 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 3.9 corners.

Top scorer Patrick Hickey has found the net 4 times, with Killian Brouder, Jimmy Keohane and Stephen Walsh getting 2 each. Leading assistor is Patrick Hickey with 3.

Shels have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.3 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. There’s been an average of 54.9% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 3.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.

Sean Boyd has top scored with 5, while Harry Wood and Rayhaan Tulloch are next best on 2. Look no further than Sean Boyd for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Galway United confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Brendan Clarke (GK), Robert Slevin, Killian Brouder, Gregory Cunningham, Cian Byrne, Jimmy Keohane, Jeannot Esua, Patrick Hickey, Regan Donelon, Stephen Walsh, Vincent Russell Borden.

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Conor Kearns (GK), James Norris, Patrick Barrett, Ellis Chapman, Kameron Ledwidge, Harry Wood, Lewis Temple, Jonathan Lunney, Evan Caffrey, John Martin, Ademipo Odubeko.

Galway United vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re siding with Shelbourne at -125 in this League of Ireland match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

The first port of call is to check out the team news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Galway United 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 15 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 6 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Galway in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Galway in 7 of their last 10 games.

Shels +0.25 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 55.6% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Galway 0 - 1 Shelbourne

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Galway United vs Shelbourne Odds

If you want to back Shelbourne to land an away Premier Division win, then the bookies have priced them up at +200. Galway United are available at betting odds of +155 and the draw is +180.

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.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+180

2

+200

Half-Time Result

1

+230

X

-111

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-238

X2

-208

Draw No Bet

1

-132

2

+105

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+115

2 Hcp +0.25

-149

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-250

Over 2.5

+170

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+112

No

-159

Galway United vs Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Galway vs Shels team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

The League of Ireland squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

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