Galway United vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Jun 2025
Back Tribesmen on the Asian Handicap
We’re happy to side with Galway 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when they take on Shelbourne. At odds of -103, we get a return if the hosts win and there’s the insurance of money back if the game is drawn.
2-2 Draw in Pair’s Previous Clash
Galway United have enjoyed two League of Ireland home wins in a row. They were defeated in their last league game when losing 2-1 on the road against Sligo Rovers. The Tribesmen managed seven shots on target and recorded 44% possession, while Moses Dyer scored the goal.
Shelbourne played out a 2-2 draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Waterford RSC, with Waterford the opponents. Damien Duff's team boasted 58% possession and had six shots on goal, with Harry Wood scoring twice.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Galway have not lost any of the past three matches against Shels, with the last encounter seeing a 2-2 draw played out at Tolka Park. The past 6 H2H meetings have resulted in two wins apiece along with two draws.
League of Ireland | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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5 | ![]() |
27 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 34 | 29 | 5 | 34:29 | 39 |
8 | ![]() |
27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 29 | 35 | -6 | 29:35 | 30 |
3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. United have had 41.7% possession and 4.3 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.2 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts, while being awarded 6.0 corners.
Moses Dyer leads the way with 5 goals, David Hurley has 2, with Edward McCarthy and two others on 1. Stephen Walsh has made the most assists with 2.
Shelbourne – Last 10 League GamesShels have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, averaging 2.7 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 1.0 goals. The Dublin outfit average 53.7% possession, 4.4 corners taken and 5.0 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 9.2 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.
Harry Wood and John Martin have scored 3, followed by Alistair Coote with 2. Evan Caffrey has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Galway United confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Evan Watts (GK), Robert Slevin, Garry Buckley, Jeannot Esua, Gregory Cunningham, Cian Byrne, Killian Brouder, Edward McCarthy, Malcolm Shaw, David Hurley, Stephen Walsh.
Shelbourne confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Conor Kearns (GK), Ellis Chapman, Sean Gannon, James Norris, Kameron Ledwidge, Lewis Temple, Daniel Kelly, Jonathan Lunney, Harry Wood, Ademipo Odubeko, Sean Boyd.
Galway United vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting Tips
The Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back Galway at 0.0 for this League of Ireland game. The odds of -103 can be taken, with our selection offering plenty of juice when it comes to price.
Football tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent stats before coming up with a verdict.
Key Galway United vs Shelbourne league stats:
Galway 0.0 Probability
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 50.6% prospect of winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
Let’s take a chance on the +600 available that Galway secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.
Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in four straight Shelbourne matches, with three of the past five Galway games having the same outcome. The corners tally could be lower than the line implies and that leads us to a wager at a price of -138.






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Bet Builder Tips
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Galway United 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.
Full-Time Result Odds Suggest a Close Contest
Shelbourne are +155 with the bookies to get the better of Galway United, with the latter having betting odds of +175. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this League of Ireland encounter, this can be wagered at +200.
You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Shels at +220, go for Galway at +245 or take the draw at -102.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -133 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.
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- League of Ireland: 21/04 2025 Shelbourne 2 Galway 2
- League of Ireland: 03/03 2025 Galway 1 Shelbourne 1
- League of Ireland: 20/09 2024 Galway 1 Shelbourne 0
- League of Ireland: 28/06 2024 Shelbourne 2 Galway 0
- League of Ireland: 19/04 2024 Galway 1 Shelbourne 0
- League of Ireland: 04/03 2024 Shelbourne 1 Galway 0


- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 41.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Galway United this season are Moses Dyer (10), Patrick Hickey (4), Vincent Russell Borden (3)
- Top Assistors for Galway United this season are Bobby Burns (4), Jeannot Esua (3), Evan Watts (2)
Galway United vs Shelbourne Lineups & Team News
It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Galway vs Shels team news.
If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the League of Ireland squads.
Galway United Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Shelbourne Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Galway United Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Shelbourne Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Galway United Substitutes
- 1Brendan Clarke
- 3Regan Donelon
- 12Sean Kerrigan
- 17V. Russell Borden
- 18Bobby Burns
- 21Colm Horgan
- 22C. James McCormack
- 29Cillian Tollett
- 35Junior Thiam
Shelbourne Substitutes
- 3Tyreke Wilson
- 8Mark Coyle
- 10John Martin
- 14Alistair Coote
- 16John O'Sullivan
- 19Lorcan Healy
- 23Kerr McInroy
- 27Evan Caffrey
- 29Patrick Barrett
Previous Galway United Lineups
Previous Shelbourne Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Shamrock Rovers | 27 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 46:23 | 53 |
2 | Bohemians | 27 | 13 | 4 | 10 | 33:26 | 43 |
3 | Derry City | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 36:29 | 42 |
4 | Drogheda United | 27 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 30:25 | 42 |
5 | Shelbourne | 27 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 34:29 | 39 |
6 | St Patrick's | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 32:27 | 38 |
7 | Waterford | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 32:46 | 34 |
8 | Galway United | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 29:35 | 30 |
9 | Sligo Rovers | 27 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 33:46 | 26 |
10 | Cork City | 27 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 27:46 | 19 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Shamrock Rovers | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 27:7 | 30 |
2 | Derry City | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 25:13 | 25 |
3 | Bohemians | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 17:10 | 25 |
4 | St Patrick's | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 21:11 | 24 |
5 | Drogheda United | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 17:10 | 23 |
6 | Shelbourne | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19:16 | 20 |
7 | Galway United | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 17:17 | 18 |
8 | Waterford | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 15:22 | 17 |
9 | Cork City | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 15:18 | 16 |
10 | Sligo Rovers | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 16:19 | 15 |

















