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On May 25, 2026, Derry City hosts Shelbourne at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in a must-watch Irish Premier Division fixture. Considering recent form and head-to-head stats, Derry City emerges as the favorite, with predictions leaning towards a close contest where a Derry City or draw double chance offers good value. This page provides detailed analysis and the best bets for Derry City vs Shelbourne.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
Shelbourne
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20 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 29 | 27 | 2 | 29 | W D D W W |
| 6 |
Derry City
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21 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 25 | W L D D D |
Derry City
Stats
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Derry City
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 5 | 10 | 6 |
| Home | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Away | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
|
Derry City
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24% | 43% | 33% |
| Home | 27% | 45% | 27% |
| Away | 20% | 40% | 40% |
Shelbourne
Stats
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Shelbourne
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
| Home | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Away | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
|
Shelbourne
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25% | 60% | 15% |
| Home | 18% | 64% | 18% |
| Away | 33% | 56% | 11% |
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Derry City vs Shelbourne sees two teams with contrasting recent fortunes; Derry's solid home form and Shelbourne's away resilience make this a closely contested fixture. Expect tactical discipline with set-piece opportunities given the physical nature of both squads.
Derry City fields a strong squad with recent goals from key attackers Patrick McClean and D. Akinyemi, while Shelbourne's goals mainly come from their advanced players R. Freitas and S. Boyd. Injuries are minimal, ensuring both sides have their best players available.
If Derry City scores first, the match could open up for a home win, but Shelbourne's recent form and history suggest they often respond well, making a draw or away win plausible. A late goal pattern leans towards increasing the likelihood of Shelbourne securing at least a point.
Both teams favor defensive solidity and set pieces, with Derry City showing a balanced attack and Shelbourne resilient at the back. Controlling possession and capitalizing on set pieces could prove decisive in this fixture.
The match on May 25, 2026, takes place at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry in the Irish Premier Division. The main prediction favors Derry City to win or draw, with potential for a low-scoring game.
Based on recent form and head-to-head patterns, a double chance on Derry City or a draw is a safe bet, especially given Derry's strong home record.
Expect a closely fought game with tactical discipline. Over/under goals markets suggest a low scoring game, and set-piece opportunities could be pivotal.
