Shelbourne vs Derry City Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Shelbourne vs Derry City Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview

Friday’s action in the Irish Premier Division sees a clash between Shelbourne and Derry City.

With both teams neck and neck in the Premier Division, Shelbourne have been in great form, losing one out of their last five matches. On the other hand, Derry City have struggled against Shelbourne – losing two out of their previous three meetings.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about the sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• Shelbourne have scored six goals in their last five matches

• Shelbourne and Derry City have not drawn in any of their last four meetings

• Derry City have conceded the most penalties this season (5)

• Derry City have not kept a clean sheet in their last five matches

Shelbourne Preview

Shelbourne Predicted Lineup (5-3-2): Kearns, Ceffrey, Wilson, Barrett, Ledwidge, Bone, Coote, Lunney, Coyle, Boyd, Wood.

Coming into this fixture, Shelbourne have a healthy and fresh squad as they are expected to face Derry City without any injuries.

Derry City Preview

Derry City Predicted Lineup (5-4-1): Maher, Boyce, Todd, Connolly, Cann, Holt, Winchester, Whyte, O’Reilly, Duffy, Mullen.

Unlike their opponents, Derry City are set to have a duo of absentees. Ben Doherty is out with a knock, while Cameron Dummigan is also expected to be out.

Head-To-Head

With both teams operating in the Irish Premier Division, Shelbourne and Derry City have met on several occasions. Within their 29 meetings, Derry City come out as the victors with 15 wins compared to nine draws and five wins for Shelbourne.

Recent Meetings:

• 5th August 2024 – Shelbourne 0-0 Derry City

• 14th September 2024 – Derry City 2-0 Shelbourne

• 1st November 2024 – Derry City 0-1 Shelbourne

• 14th February 2025 – Shelbourne 3-1 Derry City

• 2nd May 2025 – Derry City 2-0 Shelbourne

Betting Tip For Shelbourne vs Derry City

With 5th facing against 6th, this fixture is a very tough one to call. Therefore, the most likely result is a draw. With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for a draw. Odds of 1.875 from QuinnBet means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £28.75.

Prediction

Shelbourne 1-1 Derry City