Shelbourne vs Galway United — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Premier Division, Republic of Ireland
🕒 Sunday 31st August, 17:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Shelbourne (20% home wins) hold a slight edge over Galway United on the road (10% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Goal trends are mixed for this fixture (Shelbourne 60% Over 2.5 at home, Galway United 20% away). Browse our Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals stats for more context.

Shelbourne often see both teams score at home (60%), while Galway United are less consistent on the road (50%). There's still a reasonable case for BTTS – Yes, mainly driven by the home side's open style.

Shelbourne regularly reach high corner totals at home (70%), while Galway United are lower on the road (60%). The home side may drive the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Shelbourne see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Galway United in 80% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Premier Division table for the 2025 season, with Shelbourne (6th) and Galway United (8th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premier Division 2025

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Shamrock Rovers 36 19 9 8 56:33 +23 66
2 Derry City 36 18 9 9 52:39 +13 63
3 Shelbourne H 36 15 14 7 48:37 +11 59
4 Bohemians 36 16 6 14 48:39 +9 54
5 St Patrick's 36 13 13 10 42:32 +10 52
6 Drogheda United 36 12 15 9 38:38 0 51
7 Waterford United 37 12 6 19 43:61 -18 42
8 Sligo Rovers 36 11 8 17 42:54 -12 41
9 Galway United A 36 9 12 15 37:44 -7 39
10 Cork City 36 4 12 20 33:61 -28 24
11 Bray Wanderers 4 3 0 1 6:4 +2 9
12 Treaty United 3 1 1 1 2:2 0 4
13 Cobh Ramblers 2 0 1 1 1:2 -1 1
14 UCD 2 0 0 2 2:4 -2 0

Team Form

Galway United have lost 60% of their away matches this season, while Shelbourne have been more solid at home (40% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Shelbourne (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Lost 4 (40%) 6 (60%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Shelbourne frequently see both teams score at home (60%), while Galway United are less consistent on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Shelbourne (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Shelbourne have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Galway United in 20% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Shelbourne (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Shelbourne (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 8 (80%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Shelbourne have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Galway United in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Shelbourne (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Shelbourne (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Shelbourne (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 14 (1.4 avg) 7 (0.7 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 15 (1.5 avg) 14 (1.4 avg)

Match Corners

Both Shelbourne (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Galway United (80% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Shelbourne (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Shelbourne have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.

Galway United have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 50% of away matches.

Corners Won

Shelbourne (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 2 (20%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Shelbourne (Home Form) Galway United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Shelbourne and Galway United. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

27th Jun, 2025
Galway United
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Shelbourne
21st Apr, 2025
Shelbourne
2 – 2 HT: 1-1
Galway United
3rd Mar, 2025
Galway United
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Shelbourne
20th Sep, 2024
Galway United
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Shelbourne
16th Aug, 2024
Shelbourne
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Galway United
28th Jun, 2024
Shelbourne
2 – 0 HT: 2-0
Galway United
19th Apr, 2024
Galway United
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Shelbourne
4th Mar, 2024
Shelbourne
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Galway United
13th Aug, 2021
Galway United
3 – 1 HT: 1-0
Shelbourne
28th May, 2021
Shelbourne
4 – 0 HT: 2-0
Galway United

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Shelbourne vs Galway United across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Shelbourne 1.91
Draw 3.1
Galway United 4.48

Half Time Result

Shelbourne 2.6
Draw 2.02
Galway United 5.07

Double Chance

Shelbourne or Draw 1.19
Shelbourne or Galway United 1.31
Draw or Galway United 1.83

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.96
No 1.8

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.3
Over 2.5 2.1
Over 3.5 4.02
Under 1.5 3.25
Under 2.5 1.66
Under 3.5 1.26

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.4
Over 1.5 3.25

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.18
Over 9.5 1.42
Over 10.5 2.06
Over 11.5 2.18

Shelbourne Goals

Over 0.5 1.18
Over 1.5 2.16
Over 2.5 4.45

Galway United Goals

Over 0.5 1.52
Over 1.5 3.86
Over 2.5 11.5

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Manchester City U21 vs Norwich City U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Manchester City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 home matches this season · Norwich City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    89% combined
  • Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21 13:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Crewe Alexandra U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/13 home matches this season · Queens Park Rangers U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.33
    81% combined
  • Sheffield United U21 vs Bristol City U21 14:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Sheffield United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · Bristol City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.25
    76% combined
  • Alianza U20 vs FAS U20 02:00 BST | Reserve League, El Salvador Alianza U20 have seen over 2.5 goals in 18/21 home matches this season · FAS U20 have seen over 2.5 goals in 12/20 away matches this season · Odds: 1.44
    73% combined

Shelbourne vs Galway United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Shelbourne vs Galway United?

Over 8.5 Corners — Shelbourne see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Galway United in 80% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Shelbourne or Galway United?

Shelbourne have a slight form edge at home (20% wins) over Galway United on the road (10% wins) in Premier Division. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Shelbourne and Galway United?

Mixed — Shelbourne have seen BTTS in 60% of home games, Galway United in 50% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Premier Division fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Shelbourne and Galway United?

Uncertain — Shelbourne have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Galway United in 20% of away games in Premier Division. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Shelbourne or Galway United?

Shelbourne have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Galway United's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Shelbourne and Galway United?

Yes — both Shelbourne (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Galway United (80% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premier Division. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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