Shelbourne vs St Patrick's Athl.: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Shelbourne welcome St Patrick's Athl. to Tolka Park for a Premier Division fixture on Sunday 9 August (17:00 WAT). In the table, Shelbourne are 4th, among the top four, on 49 points after 36 matches; St Patrick's Athl. are 3rd (among the top four) with 60.
Current form
Shelbourne, last 5: LLLWD Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Ajax, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
St Patrick's Athl., last 5: DDWWD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Derry City, at home. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours St Patrick's Athl., collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.8 for Shelbourne.
Head to head
When they last met (6 Mar 2026) it ended Shelbourne 2–3 St Patrick's Athl..
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shelbourne 1.2 xG, St Patrick's Athl. 1.3 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 52%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shelbourne 33%, draw 26%, St Patrick's Athl. 41%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shelbourne 1–1 St Patrick's Athl.. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shelbourne33%fair 3.04 · @3.20
Draw26%fair 3.83 · @3.30
St Patrick's Athl.41%fair 2.44 · @2.20
2.58Expected goals
1.23Shelbourne xG
1.35St Patrick's Athl. xG
52%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–110%
1–09%
1–28%
2–18%
0–08%
From our goals model: Shelbourne 1.2 – 1.3 St Patrick's Athl. expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shelbourne vs St Patrick's Athl.?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Shelbourne vs St Patrick's Athl.?
On our numbers Shelbourne have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 26% and St Patrick's Athl. 41%.
How many goals will there be in Shelbourne vs St Patrick's Athl.?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shelbourne vs St Patrick's Athl.?
Our predicted score is Shelbourne 1–1 St Patrick's Athl., the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Shelbourne vs St Patrick's Athl.?
Shelbourne vs St Patrick's Athl. (Premier Division) kicks off on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 17:00 (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.
