Premier Division
Shelbourne vs Derry City
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Tolka Park
Shelbourne vs Derry City Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Shelbourne vs Derry City carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 11/09 (Friday) at Tolka Park, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Shelbourne vs Derry City prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Shelbourne vs Derry City
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Shelbourne vs Derry City call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Shelbourne the side to beat, with roughly 39% 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.
Shelbourne Preview
Shelbourne reach this fixture 28 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Shelbourne stand:
In this competition
8 won, 12 drawn, 8 lost
1.29 points per game
37 scored, at 1.32 a game
39 conceded, at 1.39 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
04/09/2026 15:00
28/08/2026 14:45
13/08/2026 14:45
09/08/2026 12:00
06/08/2026 14:00
Derry City: how they are travelling
Derry City come in 29 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Derry City have produced:
In this competition
7 won, 13 drawn, 9 lost
1.17 points per game
41 scored, at 1.41 a game
40 conceded, at 1.38 a game
Derry City, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Liam Boyce, 1 goals
Most assists: Patrick McClean, 1 assists
Recent results — Derry City
30/08/2026 11:00
21/08/2026 14:45
07/08/2026 14:45
02/08/2026 12:00
30/07/2026 13:30
The head-to-head favours Derry City
Derry City have generally come out ahead of Shelbourne in their recent meetings.
From 26 match(es):
Derry City: 12 win(s)
Shelbourne: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 10
That trend is worth factoring into the Shelbourne vs Derry City prediction.
Form comparison Shelbourne vs Derry City
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
L
W
|
1.29 |
| Home |
L
W
L
W
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
D
L
D
D
|
1.57 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 21% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 3.07 | 2.36 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.36 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 1.39 | 1.71 | 1.07 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 79% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 14% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 21% | 21% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.58 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.37 | 1.38 |
Away Team
Derry City
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
D
L
|
1.17 |
| Home |
D
L
D
W
L
|
1.6 |
| Away |
W
L
D
D
L
|
0.71 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 40% | 7% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 3 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 1.73 | 1.07 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.27 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 66% | 60% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 33% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 20% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 0.92 | 1.68 |
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 win or Draw
Betting on Shelbourne to win or draw in the Double Chance market is a solid pick for this fixture. With home advantage on their side, they stand a great chance of securing a positive result against Derry City.
Given their consistency at home and the added cushion of a draw still landing the bet, the 1X market is a smart and calculated choice.
👉 Prediction: Derry City to Win the 1st Half
Derry City travels to Tolka Park and is looking to take home all three points. Despite being the away side, they are expected to dominate the first half.
With Shelbourne struggling, this is the perfect chance for Derry City to take control and grab a first-half lead. That’s why our betting tip is Derry City to win the first half.
Fixture information - Shelbourne vs Derry City
Match: Shelbourne vs Derry City
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 11/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Tolka Park
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Stats
The statistics for Shelbourne vs Derry City that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.82
League: 2.75
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
79%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
61%
League: 51%
Cards
6.22
League: 4.44
Corners
9.86
League: 10.29
Home Team
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
L
L
W
|
1.29 |
| Home |
L
W
L
W
D
|
1 |
| Away |
D
D
L
D
D
|
1.57 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 21% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 3.07 | 2.36 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.36 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 1.39 | 1.71 | 1.07 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 79% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 14% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 21% | 21% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.58 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.37 | 1.38 |
Away Team
Derry City
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
D
L
|
1.17 |
| Home |
D
L
D
W
L
|
1.6 |
| Away |
W
L
D
D
L
|
0.71 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 40% | 7% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 3 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 1.73 | 1.07 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.27 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 66% | 60% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 33% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 20% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 0.92 | 1.68 |
Corners
9.36 / Match
+8% Corners / Match
Derry City received +8% more corners than Shelbourne in the Premier Division
10.07 / Match
Shamrock Rovers
(5)
Galway United
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(5)
Waterford
(6)
Dundalk
(1)
Sligo Rovers
(14)
Bohemians
(4)(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Bohemians
(10)
Sligo Rovers
(9)
St Patrick's Athl.
(5)
Waterford
(7)
Drogheda United
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
Cards
3.07 / Match
+14% Cards / Match
Shelbourne received +14% more cards than Derry City in the Premier Division
2.69 / Match
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Galway United
(4)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Waterford
(2)
Dundalk
(4)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Bohemians
(5)(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Bohemians
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Waterford
(1)
Drogheda United
(5)
Shamrock Rovers
Goals Scored
1.32 / Match
+7%
Derry City is +7% better in terms of goals scored
1.41 / Match
Shamrock Rovers
(0)
Galway United
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Waterford
(0)
Dundalk
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Bohemians
(0)(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Bohemians
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Waterford
(2)
Drogheda United
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
Goals Conceded
1.39 / Match
+1%
Shelbourne condeded +1% more goals than Derry City
1.38 / Match
Shamrock Rovers
(0)
Galway United
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Waterford
(1)
Dundalk
(1)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Bohemians
(3)(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(5)
Bohemians
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(4)
Waterford
(0)
Drogheda United
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 46 | 27 | 19 | 56 | 1.93 |
| 2 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 45 | 25 | 20 | 50 | 1.72 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 50 | 34 | 16 | 50 | 1.72 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 46 | 45 | 1 | 40 | 1.38 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
28 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 37 | 39 | -2 | 36 | 1.29 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
29 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 41 | 40 | 1 | 34 | 1.17 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 36 | 42 | -6 | 34 | 1.21 |
| 8 |
Waterford
|
29 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 39 | 48 | -9 | 32 | 1.1 |
| 9 |
Drogheda United
|
29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 33 | 48 | -15 | 28 | 0.97 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
29 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 48 | -25 | 23 | 0.79 |
Odds
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