Prediction Shelbourne vs Derry City season – Betting Tips for Premier Division on 20/06/2025

The anticipation is building as Shelbourne gears up to host Derry City in what promises to be a thrilling encounter in the Premier Division. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Tolka Park in Dublin, both teams are eyeing crucial points as they continue their campaign in the 2025 season.

Recent Form and Head-to-Head

Shelbourne’s form has been a mixed bag recently, but they secured a hard-fought victory against St Patrick's in their last outing, winning 1-0. That win added some much-needed momentum, bringing their points total to 30. With a record of 7 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses from 21 matches, Shelbourne currently sits in 5th place in the standings. Their tendency to draw matches has been a defining characteristic; they’ve ended in stalemates in 9 out of 21 games.

Derry City, in contrast, suffered a disappointing draw against Galway United and has won only once in their last five matches. With 28 points from 19 matches, they find themselves in 6th place. Their performance has largely consisted of flashes of brilliance backed by solid team efforts, boasting a slightly higher win rate than Shelbourne. However, their last meeting ended in a resounding 2-0 victory for Derry City towards the beginning of June, giving them psychological upper hand ahead of this clash.

Stats That Matter

Both teams have endured their share of struggles in defense—Shelbourne has managed to keep five clean sheets this season while Derry has six. In terms of head-to-head matchups, Derry City has showcased their dominance recently, including their prior clash in which they outperformed Shelbourne.

Betting insights reveal that Shelbourne has landed 58.33% of their home games with both teams scoring, while Derry's numbers fluctuate less sporadically with 54.55% of their games witnessing goals from both sides as well.

Betting Tips

With the odds suggesting a closely contested match, with Shelbourne at 2.60, Derry City at 2.87, and the draw at 2.90, one recommended betting strategy would be to wager on a Draw No Bet for Shelbourne. Given their recent victory, home advantage, and the fact that the last meeting resulted in a loss for them, it seems a plausible safety net while still backing the home team.

As both teams strive for consistency, expect plenty of drama as they aim to secure vital points in the race for the top positions come the conclusion of the regular season. Buckle up for what should be a captivating evening of football!