Derry City vs Shelbourne: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:45 WAT, Monday 25 May: Derry City v Shelbourne in the Premier Division, played at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. In the table, Derry City are 5th, upper half, on 48 points after 36 matches; Shelbourne are 4th (among the top four) with 49. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Derry City, last 5: DLDDW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with St Patrick's Athl., at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Shelbourne, last 5: WDDWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Waterford, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Apr 2026) it ended Shelbourne 1–2 Derry City. The last 2 head-to-heads: Derry City 1 win, Shelbourne 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 3.0 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Derry City 1.5 xG, Shelbourne 1.2 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Derry City 42%, draw 25%, Shelbourne 32%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (72%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Derry City 1–1 Shelbourne. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Derry City42%fair 2.38 · @2.32
Draw25%fair 3.93 · @3.25
Shelbourne32%fair 3.08 · @3.00
2.72Expected goals
1.49Derry City xG
1.23Shelbourne xG
58%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–18%
1–27%
2–07%
From our goals model: Derry City 1.5 – 1.2 Shelbourne expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Derry City vs Shelbourne?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Derry City vs Shelbourne?
On our numbers Derry City have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Shelbourne 32%.
How many goals will there be in Derry City vs Shelbourne?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Derry City vs Shelbourne?
Our predicted score is Derry City 1–1 Shelbourne, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Derry City vs Shelbourne?
Derry City vs Shelbourne (Premier Division) kicks off on Monday 25 May 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
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.
