Galway United vs Shelbourne Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Shels Should Compete Favourably

Shelbourne +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Galway the aim at betting odds of 1.83.

2-0 Victory for Shels in Pair’s Previous H2H

Galway United were beaten 2-1 at Eamonn Deacy Park in their last game. This was at home to Shamrock Rovers. They had just 28% possession and recorded four shots on target, while Conor James McCormack scored the goal.

Shelbourne played Bohemians on the road in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Dalymount Park. They had just 31% of the ball and one shot on goal, with Matthew Smith finding the net.

The last head-to-head saw Shelbourne claim a 2-0 win over Galway at Tolka Park. In the past 3 H2H meetings, Shelbourne have won two.

Galway United – Last 10 League Games

Galway have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts. They have averaged 35.4% possession and 4.6 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.9 goals from 3.0 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Stephen Walsh has found the net 4 times, Patrick Hickey 3, with Conor James McCormack and two other players on 1. Leading assistor is Karl O’Sullivan with 2.

Shelbourne – Last 10 League Games

Shelbourne have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 10.4 attempts, 3.8 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. They average 55.4% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 3.2 corners against them, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 2.7 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.

Evan Caffrey and John Martin have top scored with 2 goals, while Matthew Smith is next on 1. Harry Wood, Evan Caffrey and Matthew Smith have clocked up 1 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Galway United (predicted lineup): Brendan Clarke, Jeannot Esua, Garry Buckley, Killian Brouder, Greg Cunningham, Jimmy Keohane, Conor McCormack, Vincent Borden, Ed McCarthy, Stephen Walsh, Patrick Hickey.

Shelbourne (predicted lineup): Conor Kearns, Sean Gannon, Patrick Barrett, Shane Griffin, Tyreke Wilson, Ali Coote, Mark Coyle, Harry Wood, Matthew Smith, Evan Caffrey, Aiden O’Brien.

Expert Premier Division Analysis

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Galway United vs Shelbourne league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Galway in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Galway in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Galway in 2 of their last 3 games against Shelbourne.

Shelbourne +0.25 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible play at a price of 1.83. They should be able to swerve a loss in this Premier Division game and we’re confident that the away team can land a victory.

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Shels +0.25 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.8% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.