Shelbourne vs Bohemians Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Shelbourne vs Bohemians

Shelbourne host Bohemians in this League of Ireland match at Tolka Park, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Saturday 9 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Not Expecting the Net to Bulge Regularly

The latest numbers informs us that odds of -150 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like an attractive bet for the Shelbourne v Bohemians contest. This Total Goals market wager could end up triggering a payout.

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Bohs 1-0 to the Good in Previous H2H

Shelbourne have triumphed in back-to-back League of Ireland encounters. The latest was away from home where Sligo Rovers were beaten 2-0 at Showgrounds. Joey O'Brien's men had two shots on target and boasted 54% possession, while Alistair Coote and Sean Boyd each scored one goal.

On Wednesday night, Shels triumphed 2-1 away to Rijeka in the Europa League qualifier.

Bohemians lost when last in action. In a home game at Dalymount Park, they were turned over 1-0 by Drogheda United. The Gypsies recorded an impressive 73% of possession and had five shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bohs beat Shels at home when the teams last met. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Dalymount Park. The previous 10 H2H games have featured five draws, three victories for Shels and two wins for Bohs.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Bohemians	32	15	5	12	42	33	9	42:33	50
4	Shelbourne	32	12	13	7	40	33	7	40:33	49

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4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts. Shels have had 55.2% possession and 4.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts, while being awarded 4.9 corners.

Alistair Coote, Harry Wood and John Martin are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Ademipo Odubeko has 2. Evan Caffrey and Harry Wood have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Bohs have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, averaging 12.2 attempts, 5.0 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. Alan Reynolds' team average 57.5% possession, 6.4 corners in their favour and 3.4 corners against, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 3.8 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

James Clarke got 4 goals, Dayle Rooney notched 3, while Ross Tierney and two other players scored 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are James Clarke, Dawson Devoy and Ross Tierney who have all made 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Wessel Speel (GK), Evan Caffrey, Sean Gannon, Lewis Temple, Kameron Ledwidge, Sean Moore, Mark Coyle, Ellis Chapman, Daniel Kelly, Alistair Coote, Ademipo Odubeko.

Bohemians confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Kacper Chorazka (GK), Niall Morahan, Robert Cornwall, Leigh Kavanagh, Jordan Flores, Dawson Devoy, Adam McDonnell, Dayle Rooney, Ross Tierney, Connor Parsons, James Clarke.

Shelbourne vs Bohemians Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Shelbourne vs Bohemians tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation and bet builder advice. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Under 2.5 Goals at odds of -150. This looks like an attractive bet, with the teams set to play out a low-scoring League of Ireland encounter.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the League of Ireland experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Shelbourne vs Bohemians league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Shelbourne games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Shelbourne games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Bohemians games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Bohemians games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Bohemians games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 60% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Shelbourne 1 - 0 Bohemians

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Corners Prediction

Bohemians Over 4.5 Corners -120

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Bohemians in their past eight games. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Bohs Team Corners line being covered, with odds of -120 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Shelbourne

Total

9.40 4.50 4.90

Home

9.50 5.60 3.90

Away

9.30 4.20 5.10

Bohemians

Total

9.80 6.40 3.40

Home

10.10 6.70 3.40

Away

9.90 6.40 3.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-125

Shelbourne Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Bohemians Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

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Shelbourne vs Bohemians 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.

Betting Sites Predicting a Tight Affair

With a 44% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Bohemians are favourites to come out on top in this League of Ireland clash and they’re available at +125 with the bookmakers. Shelbourne are seen as the most unlikely winner at +230.

If Bohs and Shels play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -103.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. For Both Teams to Score betting opportunities, the market suggests that BTTS Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

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Full-Time Result

1

+230

X

+210

2

+125

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+105

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-163

12

-275

X2

-300

Draw No Bet

1

+125

2

-175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-121

2 Hcp -0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-163

Over 2.5

+125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-125

Four Victories From Previous Ten Shels Home Clashes

Shels have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Bohemians haven’t tasted victory in the previous three away matches. The Gypsies have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Shels were 1-0 victors against Bohs last time out at Tolka Park. The previous 8 H2H meetings at Tolka Park have included three wins for Bohs, two victories for Shels along with three draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shelbourne Home Stats		4-2-4	2.50	1.20	1.30	6	4	5	5
Bohemians Away Stats		4-2-4	2.10	1.00	1.10	4	6	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Shelbourne vs Bohemians Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Shels vs Bohs without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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