Shelbourne vs St Patricks Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2026

Shelbourne vs St Patricks Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Shelbourne Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -130

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Shelbourne +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against St Patrick's the desired outcome at betting odds of -130.

Continue reading for our full Shelbourne vs St Patrick's betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Shelbourne vs St Patricks Preview

Shelbourne square off against St Patricks at Tolka Park, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Sunday 9 August.

Shelbourne were defeated in their last League of Ireland game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Waterford at Waterford RSC. The Drumcondra side dominated possession with 65% of the ball but recorded just one shot on target.

On Thursday night, Shels were beaten 3-1 away to Ajax in the Europa Conference League qualifier.

St Patrick's Athletic drew 1-1 against Derry City in their previous game. This was on home soil at Richmond Park. Stephen Kenny's team had 47% possession and managed eight shots on goal, while Aidan Keena was on the scoresheet.

1-0 Win for Shels in Last H2H Battle

Shels had the upper hand in the last clash between these sides. At Richmond Park, they recorded a 1-0 away victory over Pats. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we’ve seen six Shels victories, two Pats wins and two draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	St Patrick's	26	12	8	6	41	22	19	41:22	44
5	Shelbourne	25	8	10	7	35	36	-1	35:36	34

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Shels have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. John Russell's men have averaged 50.6% possession and 4.2 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.2 goals from 3.1 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 4.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Harry Wood has found the net 4 times, Daniel Kelly 2, with Alistair Coote and two other players on 1. Harry Wood has made the most assists with 3.

Pats have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 18.4 attempts. The Inchicore outfit have averaged 56.0% possession, 6.7 corners taken and 5.0 corners against, while conceding 0.7 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts.

Aidan Keena is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Kian Leavy on 2, with Sean Hoare and two others bagging 1. Luke Turner has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Shelbourne predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Eddie Beach (GK), Milan Mbeng, Patrick Barrett, Sam Bone, Kameron Ledwidge, Jack Henry-Francis, Kerr McInroy, Daniel Kelly, Evan Caffrey, Ali Coote, Rodrigo Freitas.

St Patrick's predicted lineup (3-5-2): Joseph Anang (GK), Joe Redmond, Sean Hoare, Luke Turner, James Brown, Jamie Lennon, Kian Leavy, Darragh Nugent, Jason McClelland, Aidan Keena, Ryan Edmondson.

Main Match Prediction

Shelbourne look capable of winning this League of Ireland encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -130 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a League of Ireland verdict is reached.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by St Patrick's in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by St Patrick's in 13 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by St Patrick's in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 8 of their last 10 games against St Patrick's.

The best betting apps make it a 56.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Shelbourne 1 - 0 St Patrick's

A 1-0 win in favor of Shelbourne is available at odds of +600. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Corners Prediction

St Patrick's Over 4.5 Corners -159

In their past three away games, St Patrick's have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the previous four Shelbourne home matches have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. If you agree with our verdict that the Pats Team Corners line is too low, go for odds of -159 that they go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Shelbourne

Total

8.80 4.20 4.60

Home

8.80 4.60 4.20

Away

9.80 5.00 4.80

St Patrick's

Total

11.70 6.70 5.00

Home

11.70 7.20 4.50

Away

10.10 5.50 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-111

Shelbourne Corners

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-137

St Patrick's Corners

Over 4.5

-159

Under 4.5

+108

Most Corners

1

+123

X

+575

2

-135

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Shelbourne vs St Patricks 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 a 44% chance of winning according to the latest odds, St Patrick's Athletic are favourites to prosper in this League of Ireland encounter and they’re available at +125 with the bookies. The +200 means that Shelbourne are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

Pats can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -167. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Shels are +112.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -128 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+200

X

+225

2

+125

Half-Time Result

1

+250

X

+110

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-182

12

-357

X2

-313

Draw No Bet

1

+112

2

-167

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-130

2 Hcp -0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-115

Stats: League of Ireland matches only
Shels have finished with four defeats, three wins and three draws in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

St Patrick's have not triumphed in six straight away matches. Stephen Kenny's team have finished with four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

The past meeting at Tolka Park saw Pats defeat Shels 3-2. There have been four wins apiece and two draws in the past 10 H2H matches at Tolka Park.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shelbourne Home Stats		3-3-4	2.90	1.30	1.60	7	3	7	3
St Patricks Away Stats		3-4-3	2.40	1.20	1.20	3	7	5	5

• 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 St Patricks Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Shels vs Pats before you bet. Expect the predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups along with timely injury updates.

Shelbourne Team Page St Patrick's Athletic Team Page

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