Shelbourne vs Galway United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 May 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 29 May.
Shelbourne have the capability of securing a victory when they clash with Galway. For this reason, we are going to take the Full-Time Result odds of -147 with a large degree of confidence.
Shelbourne drew 0-0 with Derry City in their last game, with this taking place at Find Insurance Celtic Park. The Dublin side recorded just 28% possession and didn’t have a single shot on target.
Galway United were beaten in their previous game, losing 4-2 at home to Bohemians at Eamonn Deacy Park. John Caulfield's men had six shots on goal and 40% possession, with Edward McCarthy netting twice.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Shels have not lost any of the past five matches against Galway, with the last encounter seeing a 1-1 draw played out at Tolka Park. The previous 9 H2H games have featured four draws, three victories for Shels and two wins for Galway.
| League of Ireland | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Shelbourne |
18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 26:25 | 25 |
| 7 |  Galway United |
17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 28 | -3 | 25:28 | 20 |
Shels have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. Joey O'Brien's team have averaged 51.2% possession and 5.3 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.6 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 11.1 attempts and 3.8 corners.
John Martin is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Sean Boyd, Daniel Kelly and Harry Wood each have 2. Harry Wood is the top assists maker with 3.
United have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.7 goals from 12.5 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. The Tribesmen average 39.6% possession, 5.5 corners in their favour and 5.3 corners against, while conceding 1.9 goals from 14.0 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Edward McCarthy, Kristopher Twardek, Francely Lomboto and Aaron Bolger, with 2 goals apiece. Kristopher Twardek is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Shelbourne predicted lineup (4-5-1): Wessel Speel (GK), Sean Gannon, Zeno Rossi, Patrick Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge, Harry Wood, Jonathan Lunney, John Martin, Kerr McInroy, Daniel Kelly, Sean Boyd.
Galway United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Evan Watts (GK), Connor Barratt, Wasiri Williams, Conor McCormack, Killian Brouder, Jimmy Keohane, David Hurley, Aaron Bolger, Frantz Pierrot, Ed McCarthy, Stephen Walsh.
Shelbourne vs Galway United Prediction & Betting Tips
Get ready for Shelbourne vs Galway United with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to corners market insight and a custom bet builder.
Match Prediction
It could be beneficial to back Shelbourne for this League of Ireland clash. There’s loads of value in the -147 that the home team get the job done and we think a victory could be on the cards.
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Key Shelbourne vs Galway United league stats:
The best football betting sites make it a 59.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
If you think that Shels are too skinny for the win but expect them to achieve a bloodless victory, then you can wager them on the Result + BTTS No market at bigger odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Galway
An exciting bet could be a 2-0 victory in favor of Shelbourne at odds of +510. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.
Corners Prediction
The five past away matches involving Galway have had an average of 13.20 corners, with the last five Shelbourne home games involving 10.20. There are odds of -147 available when it comes to this Total Corners bet and we think the teams will cover the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder picks are Shelbourne on the Full-Time Result, No on the Both Teams to Score market merged with over 9.5 corners to be awarded.
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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.
With the bookmakers affording them a 60% chance of winning, Shelbourne might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -147 when it comes to this League of Ireland encounter. If you want to back the outsider, Galway United are available at +370.
Shels -0.75 on the Asian Handicap is available at -119 and means a full payout if they win by two or more against Galway. A victory by one goal means half the stake wins and the other half is refunded.
When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. There’s literally nothing to split BTTS Yes and BTTS No and that’s highlighted as you can get -122 for each selection.
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Stats: League of Ireland matches only
Shels have clocked up five draws, four losses and one win in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
Galway have not tasted an away defeat in three straight matches. John Caulfield's men have four draws, four defeats and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
It was a 1-1 draw when Shels last faced Galway at Tolka Park. 3 of the past 5 H2H matches at Tolka Park have gone the way of Shels, with two draws also occurring.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbourne Home Stats |
1-5-4 | 2.90 | 1.30 | 1.60 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| Galway United Away Stats |
2-4-4 | 2.50 | 1.20 | 1.30 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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: 20/02 2026 Shelbourne 1 Galway 1
- 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
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 59.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 39.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 36.50% 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
- Top Scorers for Shelbourne this season are Harry Wood (7), John Martin (5), Daniel Kelly (4)
- Top Assistors for Shelbourne this season are Harry Wood (3), Maill Lundgren (3), Alistair Coote (2)
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Shelbourne vs Galway United Lineups & Team News
The Shels vs Galway team news could change everything — review it before betting. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups and the latest injury reports.
Shelbourne Predicted Lineup 4-5-1
Galway United Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Shelbourne Predicted Lineup 4-5-1
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 30:17 | 37 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 31:16 | 32 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 28:20 | 31 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 29:27 | 26 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 26:25 | 25 |
| 6 | Derry City | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 21:21 | 22 |
| 7 | Galway United | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 25:28 | 20 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 22:29 | 20 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 14:24 | 19 |
| 10 | Waterford | 18 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 18:37 | 10 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 17:7 | 22 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 20:6 | 19 |
| 3 | Dundalk | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 16:9 | 17 |
| 4 | Derry City | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 13:11 | 14 |
| 5 | Bohemians | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 13:12 | 14 |
| 6 | Drogheda United | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9:9 | 12 |
| 7 | Galway United | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14:16 | 11 |
| 8 | Sligo Rovers | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8:13 | 11 |
| 9 | Waterford | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 10:12 | 9 |
| 10 | Shelbourne | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13:16 | 7 |
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