Derry City

Football Ireland - Premier Division Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium Sat 3 May 02:45

Shelbourne FC

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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

We Predict a Close Encounter

When Shelbourne clash against Derry, we will take the former at 2.03 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

3-1 Win for Shels in Last Head-to-Head

Derry City were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Waterford RSC, Waterford claimed a 2-1 win. The Northern Ireland club had most of the ball enjoying 59% possession and five shots on target, while Liam Boyce scored the goal.

Shelbourne played Shamrock Rovers on the road in their previous game. It was a 2-2 draw at Tallaght Stadium. Damien Duff's side recorded three shots on goal and had 47% possession, while Alistair Coote and Ademipo Odubeko were on the scoresheet.

Shels have won the last two head-to-heads against Derry. As the home side at Tolka Park, the most recent scoreline was 3-1 which came after a 1-0 away success at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The 10 most recent H2H games have seen seven draws, two triumphs for Shels and a win for Derry.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Derry City logo Derry City 16 8 3 5 21 18 3 21:18 27
6 Shelbourne logo Shelbourne 17 5 8 4 18 17 1 18:17 23
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Derry City – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 9.7 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. City have had 54.3% possession and 4.6 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 7.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.3 corners.

Top goalscorers Daniel Mullen and Michael Duffy have found the net 3 times, with Liam Boyce scoring 2. Sam Todd and Dominic Thomas have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Shelbourne – Last 10 League Games

Shels have 2 victories, 1 defeat and 7 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts. They have averaged 61.5% possession, 5.5 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts.

Ademipo Odubeko got 3 goals, Evan Caffrey notched 2, while Alistair Coote and two other players scored 1. Harry Wood and Evan Caffrey have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derry City confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Brian Maher (GK), Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Ronan Boyce, Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, Shane Ferguson, Gavin Whyte, Liam Boyce, Michael Duffy.

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Conor Kearns (GK), Sean Gannon, Sam Bone, Kameron Ledwidge, Evan Caffrey, Kerr McInroy, Jonathan Lunney, James Norris, Alistair Coote, Ademipo Odubeko, Ellis Chapman.

Expert Premier Division Analysis

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Derry City vs Shelbourne league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in all of their last 5 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 7 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 8 consecutive games against Shelbourne.

Derry City vs Shelbourne Prediction

Wager on Shelbourne +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at 2.03 for this Premier Division game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

If the price on display doesn’t appeal, you can make the choice to secure bigger odds by moving the line for your selection. It’s a case of taking a view which you are happy with.

Shels +0.25 Probability

The betting sites make it a 49.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Our Pick

Shelbourne Asian Hcp +0.25 @ 2.03 Bet Now bet365 logo
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Published 08:37, 01 May 2025

Correct Score Prediction

Derry Derry logo 0 - 1 Shelbourne logo Shelbourne

There’s the option to wager on Shelbourne to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of 8.00 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Corners Prediction

Derry Under 5.5 Corners 1.67 bet365 logo

Derry have had under 5.5 corners in two consecutive home matches, with Shelbourne conceding under 5.5 corners in the previous four games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Derry to go under the Team Corners line at a price of 1.67.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Derry Logo Derry
Total
7.90 4.60 3.30
Home
9.20 6.70 2.50
Away
7.10 3.90 3.20
Shelbourne Logo Shelbourne
Total
9.40 5.50 3.90
Home
7.70 5.00 2.70
Away
8.70 4.00 4.70

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Derry City 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.

Bookies Think Derry Most Likely to Win

Bookies favourites Derry City are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Premier Division game and the 2.20 about them triumphing means a 45% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. Shelbourne are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 3.60.

For those expecting a low-scoring clash, Under 2.5 Goals is the market leader on the Total Goals market. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at 1.67.

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Team Stats

Derry City logo Derry City League Stats

Shelbourne logo Shelbourne League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 2 wins, 1 defeats and 7 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

You’ve found the right place for Derry vs Shels team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Premier Division squads.

Derry City vs Shelbourne Lineups

Derry City Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Shelbourne Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Derry City Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

1 Brian Maher
16 Hayden Cann 6 Mark Connolly 22 Kevin Holt
2 Ronan Boyce 8 Adam O'Reilly 20 Carl Winchester 3 Shane Ferguson
11 Gavin Whyte 27 Liam Boyce 7 Michael Duffy
1 Conor Kearns
2 Sean Gannon 15 Sam Bone 4 Kameron Ledwidge
27 Evan Caffrey 23 Kerr McInroy 6 Jonathan Lunney 18 James Norris
14 Alistair Coote 11 Ademipo Odubeko 5 Ellis Chapman

Shelbourne Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Derry City Substitutes

  • 4Ciaron Harkin
  • 10Paul McMullan
  • 13Robbie Benson
  • 17Dominic Thomas
  • 21Daniel Mullen
  • 24Sam Todd
  • 26Arlo Doherty
  • 32Sean Patton
  • 37Cead McGrath

Shelbourne Substitutes

  • 3Tyreke Wilson
  • 7Harry Wood
  • 10John Martin
  • 16John O'Sullivan
  • 17Daniel Kelly
  • 19Lorcan Healy
  • 28Ryan O'Kane
  • 49Raymond Offor
  • 53Derin Adewale

Previous Derry City Lineups

26 Apr Premier Division
Waterford 2-1 Derry City
23 Apr Premier Division
Derry City 3-0 Sligo Rovers
19 Apr Premier Division
Galway United 2-3 Derry City
12 Apr Premier Division
Derry City 1-3 Drogheda United
05 Apr Premier Division
Derry City 2-1 Cork City
29 Mar Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 0-0 Derry City

Previous Shelbourne Lineups

26 Apr Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 2-2 Shelbourne
22 Apr Premier Division
Shelbourne 2-2 Galway United
19 Apr Premier Division
Drogheda United 2-2 Shelbourne
12 Apr Premier Division
Shelbourne 1-0 Bohemians
05 Apr Premier Division
St Patrick's 0-0 Shelbourne
29 Mar Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 1-2 Shelbourne

Injuries & Suspensions

Derry City Injury Table

Type Name Info
Mark Connolly Yellow cards

Shelbourne Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Ireland FlagIrish Premier Division Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 17 9 5 3 31:15 32
2 Derry City 16 8 3 5 21:18 27
3 Bohemians 16 9 0 7 20:18 27
4 Drogheda United 17 6 8 3 22:17 26
5 St Patrick's 17 7 4 6 23:20 25
6 Shelbourne 17 5 8 4 18:17 23
7 Waterford 16 7 0 9 16:26 21
8 Galway United 16 5 5 6 19:20 20
9 Cork City 16 2 6 8 19:28 12
10 Sligo Rovers 16 3 3 10 20:30 12
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 9 6 2 1 20:6 20
2 St Patrick's 8 5 3 0 16:7 18
3 Derry City 8 5 1 2 12:7 16
4 Bohemians 8 5 0 3 10:8 15
5 Drogheda United 8 3 4 1 13:8 13
6 Shelbourne 9 3 4 2 10:8 13
7 Cork City 8 2 4 2 10:11 10
8 Galway United 8 3 1 4 9:10 10
9 Waterford 8 3 0 5 7:15 9
10 Sligo Rovers 8 1 2 5 9:13 5