Shelbourne vs Galway United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
20:45 WAT, Friday 20 February: Shelbourne v Galway United in the Premier Division, played at Tolka Park. In the table, Shelbourne are 4th, among the top four, on 49 points after 36 matches; Galway United are 8th (in the drop zone) with 42.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shelbourne 1.4 xG, Galway United 0.9 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shelbourne 53%, draw 24%, Galway United 23%.
Lower-risk option: Shelbourne or draw (77%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.90.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shelbourne 1–0 Galway United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shelbourne53%fair 1.90 · @1.85
Draw24%fair 4.11 · @3.30
Galway United23%fair 4.34 · @4.00
2.34Expected goals
1.45Shelbourne xG
0.89Galway United xG
53%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
1–112%
2–010%
0–010%
2–19%
0–19%
From our goals model: Shelbourne 1.4 – 0.9 Galway United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Shelbourne to win✗
53%
1.90
1.85
Double chance
Shelbourne or draw✓
77%
1.30
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
53%
1.88
1.90
Draw no bet
Shelbourne (draw no bet)
70%
1.44
–
Asian handicap
Galway United +1 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.50
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.46
1.34
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.76
1.68
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.31
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
1.08
First team to score
Shelbourne to score first
56%
1.79
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Shelbourne / FT Shelbourne✗
30%
3.36
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.11
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Recent results
Shelbourne
No recent results on record.
Galway United
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shelbourne and Galway United.
What is the prediction for Shelbourne vs Galway United?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Shelbourne vs Galway United?
On our numbers Shelbourne have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Galway United 23%.
How many goals will there be in Shelbourne vs Galway United?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shelbourne vs Galway United?
Our predicted score is Shelbourne 1–0 Galway United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Shelbourne vs Galway United?
Shelbourne vs Galway United (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 20 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Tolka Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
