Shelbourne vs Galway United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Feb 2026
League of Ireland Betting Preview: Shelbourne vs Galway United
Shelbourne welcome Galway United to Tolka Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 20 February.
Shelbourne and Galway could be set for a low-scoring contest, with Under 2.5 looking like a great pick. We can visit the Total Goals market and land odds of -141 for this prediction.
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Shelbourne played Waterford on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Waterford RSC. Joey O'Brien's team had five shots on target and enjoyed 68% possession, with John Martin scoring the goal.
Galway United lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Drogheda United by a 1-0 scoreline at Eamonn Deacy Park. The Tribesmen had 52% possession and three shots on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Shels have avoided defeat against Galway in the past four meetings. In their last encounter, Shels came out with a 1-0 home victory at Tolka Park. The past 8 H2H meetings have featured three Shels victories, three draws and two Galway wins.
| League of Ireland | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Shelbourne |
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Galway United |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0:1 | 0 |
Shels have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts. The Dublin club have averaged 58.9% possession and 5.8 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.9 goals from 3.0 shots on goal, 10.9 attempts and 3.5 corners.
Harry Wood leads the way with 4 goals, John Martin has 3, with Kerr McInroy and Ademipo Odubeko scoring 2. Kerr McInroy is the leading assists maker on 5.
United have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 14.0 attempts, 3.4 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. John Caulfield's side average 38.3% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts.
Stephen Walsh is the leading goalscorer with 4, David Hurley has 2, with Patrick Hickey and Jimmy Keohane getting 1. Bobby Burns has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Shelbourne predicted lineup (4-1-2-1-2): Wessel Speel (GK), Odhran Casey, Kameron Ledwidge, Patrick Barrett, Milan Mbeng, Harry Wood, John Martin, Jack Henry-Francis, Kerr McInroy, Daniel Kelly, Ademipo Odubeko.
Galway United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Evan Watts (GK), Arthur Parker, Killian Brouder, Gianfranco Facchineri, Wasiri Williams, Lee Devitt, David Hurley, Stephen Walsh, Aaron Bolger, Jimmy Keohane, Francely Lomboto.
Shelbourne vs Galway United Prediction & Betting Tips
Discover our expert Shelbourne vs Galway United betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.
Match Prediction
For those that agree with our view that this will be low-scoring, take the -141 when it comes to Under 2.5 Goals. We don’t think this League of Ireland encounter will be a goalfest.
Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest League of Ireland data.
Key Shelbourne vs Galway United league stats:
According to the latest odds, there’s a 58.5% likelihood of our pick winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
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1
Galway
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Corners Prediction
The 5.5 corners line has been covered by Shelbourne in six straight games. We’re content to wager the -147 for Shels to cover the Team Corners line as this looks appealing.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can provide entertainment and we’ve got Under 2.5, Galway to cover the +0.75 Asian Handicap together with Shelbourne to finish with over 5.5 corners.
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Shelbourne vs Galway United 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.
The Full-Time Result odds of -141 suggest that Shelbourne are likely victors and there’s a 58% probability that the favourites win this League of Ireland clash. Galway United are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +360.
If Shels at -0.75 beat Galway by one goal, then you get a win with half your stake and the other half refunded. A victory by 2+ goals means a full payout at Asian Handicap odds of -116.
For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. For the Both Teams to Score betting option, it’s up in the air odds-wise as to whether Yes or No will be the end result.
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Shelbourne are unbeaten over their previous five games at Tolka Park. Joey O'Brien's team have clocked up six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Galway haven’t tasted victory in ten consecutive matches on the road. The Tribesmen have managed six defeats and four draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.40 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Shels won 1-0 when they last played Galway at Tolka Park. Shels have landed three victories in the previous 4 H2H games at Tolka Park and there’s also been a draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbourne Home Stats |
6-2-2 | 2.80 | 1.60 | 1.20 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | |
| Galway United Away Stats |
0-4-6 | 1.60 | 0.40 | 1.20 | 2 | 8 | 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
- League of Ireland: 07/09 2025 Shelbourne 1 Galway 0
- League of Ireland: 27/06 2025 Galway 1 Shelbourne 1
- 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
Shelbourne League Stats
Galway United League Stats
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 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 0.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 58.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 38.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 37.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
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Shelbourne vs Galway United Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Shels vs Galway, check the team news first. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups alongside the newest injury information.
Shelbourne Predicted Lineup 4-1-2-1-2
Galway United Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Shelbourne Predicted Lineup 4-1-2-1-2
Galway United Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Shelbourne Lineups
Previous Galway United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Shelbourne Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Joey O'Brien
Galway United Player Stats & Squad
League of Ireland Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drogheda United | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:0 | 4 |
| 3 | Derry City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 6 | St Patrick's | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 7 | Waterford | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 8 | Shamrock Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Galway United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:6 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derry City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 2 | Drogheda United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Waterford | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 4 | Bohemians | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | St Patrick's | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | Shamrock Rovers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Galway United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
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