Premier Division
Galway United vs Shelbourne
Fri, 28 Aug 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 28/08 (Friday) at Eamonn Deacy Park, 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
Double Chance: Galway United or Draw
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Shelbourne the side to beat, with roughly 36% 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 27 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Galway United stand:
In this competition
8 won, 9 drawn, 10 lost
1.22 points per game
35 scored, at 1.3 a game
41 conceded, at 1.52 a game
Galway United, season-wide
8 won, 9 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kristopher Twardek, 7 goals
Most assists: David Hurley, 7 assists
Recent results — Galway United
21/08/2026 14:45
07/08/2026 14:45
02/08/2026 14:00
25/07/2026 12:00
11/07/2026 12:00
Shelbourne: how they are travelling
Shelbourne come in 26 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Shelbourne have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 10 drawn, 8 lost
1.31 points per game
36 scored, at 1.38 a game
38 conceded, at 1.46 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
13/08/2026 14:45
09/08/2026 12:00
06/08/2026 14:00
02/08/2026 10:00
30/07/2026 12:00
The head-to-head favours Shelbourne
Shelbourne have generally come out ahead of Galway United in their recent meetings.
From 27 match(es):
Shelbourne: 13 win(s)
Galway United: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 8
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 |
W
D
D
D
W
|
1.22 |
| Home |
D
D
W
W
L
|
1.46 |
| Away |
W
D
L
L
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 38% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.81 | 3 | 2.64 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1.46 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 1.54 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 62% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 23% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 31% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.67 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.78 | 1.45 | 2.09 |
Away Team
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
L
W
|
1.31 |
| Home |
D
D
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 21% | 42% |
| Goals | 2.85 | 3.07 | 2.58 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.36 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.71 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 73% | 79% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 14% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 21% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.58 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.37 | 1.35 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Galway United to Win
It’s hard to see any outcome other than a Galway United victory, making this our best betting tip.
They have been impressive throughout the season. Expect Galway United to live up to expectations in this matchup.
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
After analysing different betting markets for Galway United vs Shelbourne, under 9.5 corners stands out as the best option based on both teams’ playing styles.
We don’t expect a game filled with attacks, which should reduce the number of corners. With this in mind, backing under 9.5 corners looks like a solid bet.
Fixture information - Galway United vs Shelbourne
Match: Galway United vs Shelbourne
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 28/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Eamonn Deacy Park
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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
2.79
League: 2.74
Both Teams to Score
65%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
65%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
60%
League: 51%
Cards
4.94
League: 4.46
Corners
9.88
League: 10.3
Home Team
Galway United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
D
W
|
1.22 |
| Home |
D
D
W
W
L
|
1.46 |
| Away |
W
D
L
L
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 38% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.81 | 3 | 2.64 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1.46 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 1.54 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 62% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 23% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 31% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.67 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.78 | 1.45 | 2.09 |
Away Team
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
L
W
|
1.31 |
| Home |
D
D
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 21% | 42% |
| Goals | 2.85 | 3.07 | 2.58 |
| Scored | 1.38 | 1.36 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.71 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 73% | 79% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 14% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 21% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.58 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.37 | 1.35 |
Corners
10.45 / Match
+11% Corners / Match
Galway United received +11% more corners than Shelbourne in the Premier Division
9.43 / Match
Dundalk
(0)
Drogheda United
(6)
Bohemians
(3)
Waterford
(5)
Sligo Rovers
(6)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(5)(5)
St Patrick's Athl.
(6)
Waterford
(1)
Dundalk
(14)
Sligo Rovers
(4)
Bohemians
(1)
Drogheda United
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
Cards
2 / Match
+52% Cards / Match
Shelbourne received +52% more cards than Galway United in the Premier Division
3.04 / Match
Dundalk
(2)
Drogheda United
(0)
Bohemians
(3)
Waterford
(3)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(0)(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Waterford
(4)
Dundalk
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(5)
Bohemians
(3)
Drogheda United
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
Goals Scored
1.3 / Match
+6%
Shelbourne is +6% better in terms of goals scored
1.38 / Match
Dundalk
(2)
Drogheda United
(0)
Bohemians
(1)
Waterford
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Waterford
(2)
Dundalk
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(0)
Bohemians
(2)
Drogheda United
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
Goals Conceded
1.52 / Match
+4%
Galway United condeded +4% more goals than Shelbourne
1.46 / Match
Dundalk
(1)
Drogheda United
(0)
Bohemians
(1)
Waterford
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Waterford
(1)
Dundalk
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(3)
Bohemians
(2)
Drogheda United
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 43 | 24 | 19 | 54 | 2 |
| 2 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 45 | 23 | 22 | 50 | 1.79 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 47 | 34 | 13 | 47 | 1.68 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 43 | 43 | 0 | 37 | 1.32 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 36 | 38 | -2 | 34 | 1.31 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
28 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 38 | 37 | 1 | 33 | 1.18 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 35 | 41 | -6 | 33 | 1.22 |
| 8 |
Waterford
|
28 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 37 | 48 | -11 | 29 | 1.04 |
| 9 |
Drogheda United
|
28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 31 | 45 | -14 | 28 | 1 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 45 | -22 | 23 | 0.82 |
Odds
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