Premier Division
Galway United vs Shelbourne
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Eamonn Deacy Park
Galway United vs Shelbourne Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Galway United vs Shelbourne carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 25/09 (Friday) at , 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Galway United vs Shelbourne prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Galway United vs Shelbourne
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Galway United vs Shelbourne call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
HT/FT - 1/1
Last updated on 07-04-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes the side to beat, with roughly 0% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premier Division odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Galway United Preview
Galway United reach this fixture 31 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Galway United stand:
In this competition
9 won, 10 drawn, 12 lost
1.19 points per game
41 scored, at 1.32 a game
47 conceded, at 1.52 a game
Galway United, season-wide
9 won, 10 drawn, 12 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kristopher Twardek, 8 goals
Most assists: David Hurley, 7 assists
Recent results — Galway United
18/09/2026 14:45
14/09/2026 14:45
11/09/2026 14:45
28/08/2026 14:45
21/08/2026 14:45
Shelbourne: how they are travelling
Shelbourne come in 31 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Shelbourne have produced:
In this competition
9 won, 12 drawn, 10 lost
1.26 points per game
41 scored, at 1.32 a game
44 conceded, at 1.42 a game
Shelbourne, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Sean Moore, 3 goals
Most assists: Evan Caffrey, 3 assists
Recent results — Shelbourne
18/09/2026 14:45
14/09/2026 14:45
11/09/2026 14:45
04/09/2026 15:00
28/08/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Shelbourne
Shelbourne have generally come out ahead of Galway United in their recent meetings.
From 28 match(es):
Shelbourne: 13 win(s)
Galway United: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 9
That trend is worth factoring into the Galway United vs Shelbourne prediction.
Form comparison Galway United vs Shelbourne
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Galway United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
W
|
1.19 |
| Home |
L
D
D
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Away |
L
W
W
D
L
|
1.06 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.84 | 3.07 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.47 | 1.19 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 1.6 | 1.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 67% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 27% | 31% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.65 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.83 | 1.61 | 2.03 |
Away Team
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
W
L
|
1.26 |
| Home |
D
D
L
L
L
|
0.88 |
| Away |
D
W
D
L
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 19% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.74 | 2.94 | 2.53 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.25 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.69 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 75% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 13% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 25% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.59 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.39 | 1.37 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Shelbourne to Win the First Half
Despite playing away at Eamonn Deacy Park, Shelbourne has the quality to put Galway United under pressure early on. They are a dangerous side that usually starts matches strongly.
We see solid value in betting on Shelbourne to win the first half at odds of 2.95.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
If you’re expecting lots of goals in Galway United vs Shelbourne, you might want to reconsider.
Neither side has shown enough attacking quality to upset their opponent’s defense consistently, which is why we predict this match to stay under 2.5 goals.
Fixture information - Galway United vs Shelbourne
Match: Galway United vs Shelbourne
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 25/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Galway United vs Shelbourne that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.8
League: 2.77
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 59%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
57%
League: 51%
Cards
5.14
League: 4.4
Corners
9.33
League: 10.27
Home Team
Galway United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
W
|
1.19 |
| Home |
L
D
D
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Away |
L
W
W
D
L
|
1.06 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.84 | 3.07 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.47 | 1.19 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 1.6 | 1.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 67% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 27% | 31% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.65 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.83 | 1.61 | 2.03 |
Away Team
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
W
L
|
1.26 |
| Home |
D
D
L
L
L
|
0.88 |
| Away |
D
W
D
L
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 19% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.74 | 2.94 | 2.53 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.25 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.69 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 75% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 13% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 25% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.59 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.39 | 1.37 |
Corners
10.29 / Match
+11% Corners / Match
Galway United received +11% more corners than Shelbourne in the Premier Division
9.23 / Match
Derry City
(4)
Sligo Rovers
(4)
Bohemians
(1)
Shelbourne
(4)
Dundalk
(0)
Drogheda United
(6)
Bohemians
(3)(4)
Dundalk
(7)
Drogheda United
(6)
Derry City
(5)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Galway United
(5)
St Patrick's Athl.
(6)
Waterford
Cards
2 / Match
+53% Cards / Match
Shelbourne received +53% more cards than Galway United in the Premier Division
3.06 / Match
Derry City
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
Bohemians
(2)
Shelbourne
(3)
Dundalk
(2)
Drogheda United
(0)
Bohemians
(3)(4)
Dundalk
(3)
Drogheda United
(2)
Derry City
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(4)
Galway United
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Waterford
Goals Scored
1.32 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1.32 / Match
Derry City
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(3)
Bohemians
(2)
Shelbourne
(1)
Dundalk
(2)
Drogheda United
(0)
Bohemians
(1)(3)
Dundalk
(1)
Drogheda United
(0)
Derry City
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Galway United
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Waterford
Goals Conceded
1.52 / Match
+7%
Galway United condeded +7% more goals than Shelbourne
1.42 / Match
Derry City
(1)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
Bohemians
(3)
Shelbourne
(1)
Dundalk
(1)
Drogheda United
(0)
Bohemians
(1)(2)
Dundalk
(2)
Drogheda United
(1)
Derry City
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Galway United
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Waterford
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 52 | 25 | 27 | 59 | 1.84 |
| 2 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
31 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 49 | 31 | 18 | 59 | 1.9 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 55 | 37 | 18 | 56 | 1.81 |
| 4 |
Derry City
|
32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 45 | 42 | 3 | 41 | 1.28 |
| 5 |
Dundalk
|
32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 49 | 53 | -4 | 41 | 1.28 |
| 6 |
Shelbourne
|
31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 41 | 44 | -3 | 39 | 1.26 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 41 | 47 | -6 | 37 | 1.19 |
| 8 |
Waterford
|
32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 44 | 54 | -10 | 34 | 1.06 |
| 9 |
Drogheda United
|
32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 38 | 51 | -13 | 34 | 1.06 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
32 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 24 | 54 | -30 | 23 | 0.72 |
Odds
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