Galway United vs
Shelbourne• Premier Division, Ireland
Betting Odds, Analysis & Prediction
Price board · 1X2captured 21 Sep 02:30 UTC
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle | 2.90 | 3.58 | 2.32 | 5.5% |
| 1xBet | 2.84 | 3.50 | 2.31 | 7.1% |
| Marathonbet | 2.83 | 3.50 | 2.29 | 7.6% |
| Betfair | 2.70 | 3.60 | 2.30 | 8.3% |
| Betano | 2.75 | 3.45 | 2.32 | 8.5% |
| William Hill | 2.80 | 3.30 | 2.30 | 9.5% |
| Best of all books | 2.90 | 3.60 | 2.32 | 5.4% |
| Average | 2.80 | 3.49 | 2.31 | 7.7% |
Best price per column is highlighted. These prices were captured 4 days before kickoff and were not refreshed later; the strip above shows the latest best prices.
Team comparison
Blue marks the stronger side on each line. Ratings come from the match model: attack, defence, form, head to head and a goals model.
Last 10 matches team's goals firstupdated 9 Oct 00:41 UTC
Galway United
3W 5D 2L · goals 13:11 · per match 1.3 for, 1.1 against
| 25 Sep | H | Shelbourne | 1-1 | D |
| 18 Sep | A | Derry City | 0-1 | L |
| 14 Sep | A | Sligo Rovers | 3-1 | W |
| 11 Sep | H | Bohemians | 2-3 | L |
| 4 Sep | A | Drogheda United | 2-1 | W |
| 28 Aug | H | Shelbourne | 1-1 | D |
| 21 Aug | A | Dundalk | 2-1 | W |
| 14 Aug | H | Bray Wanderers | 1-1 | D |
| 7 Aug | H | Drogheda United | 0-0 | D |
| 2 Aug | A | Bohemians | 1-1 | D |
Shelbourne
1W 4D 5L · goals 10:15 · per match 1.0 for, 1.5 against
| 25 Sep | A | Galway United | 1-1 | D |
| 18 Sep | A | Dundalk | 3-2 | W |
| 14 Sep | H | Drogheda United | 1-2 | L |
| 11 Sep | H | Derry City | 0-1 | L |
| 4 Sep | A | Shamrock Rovers | 0-0 | D |
| 28 Aug | A | Galway United | 1-1 | D |
| 13 Aug | H | Ajax | 2-2 | D |
| 9 Aug | H | St Patrick's Athl. | 1-2 | L |
| 6 Aug | A | Ajax | 1-3 | L |
| 2 Aug | A | Waterford | 0-1 | L |
Head to head
21 meetings · goals 19:33 · last 10: 1W 7D 2L for Galway United
| 28 Aug 2026Premier Division | Premier Division | Galway United1-1Shelbourne |
| 29 May 2026Premier Division | Premier Division | Shelbourne1-1Galway United |
| 20 Feb 2026Premier Division | Premier Division | Shelbourne1-1Galway United |
| 7 Sep 2025Premier Division | Premier Division | Shelbourne1-0Galway United |
| 27 Jun 2025Premier Division | Premier Division | Galway United1-1Shelbourne |
| 21 Apr 2025Premier Division | Premier Division | Shelbourne2-2Galway United |
| 3 Mar 2025Premier Division | Premier Division | Galway United1-1Shelbourne |
| 20 Sep 2024Premier Division | Premier Division | Galway United1-0Shelbourne |
| 16 Aug 2024FAI Cup | FAI Cup | Shelbourne1-1Galway United |
| 28 Jun 2024Premier Division | Premier Division | Shelbourne2-0Galway United |
Premier Division tablePremier Divisionupdated 8 Oct 22:51 UTC
In the Premier Division table, Galway United sit 7th with 38 points from 32 games, while Shelbourne are 6th with 40 points from 32.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 32 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 52:32 | +20 | 62 |
| 2 | St Patrick's Athl. | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 52:25 | +27 | 59 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 57:38 | +19 | 59 |
| 4 | Derry City | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 45:42 | +3 | 41 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 50:55 | -5 | 41 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 32 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 42:45 | -3 | 40 |
| 7 | Galway United | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 42:48 | -6 | 38 |
| 8 | Waterford | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 44:54 | -10 | 34 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 39:54 | -15 | 34 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 32 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 24:54 | -30 | 23 |
Market · 1X2
Margin-free probabilities from the average price across bookmakers; the books keep a 1.8% margin.
1X2 since open average price
Over / Under 2.5
| Bookmaker | Over | Under | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle | 1.68 | 2.20 | 5.0% |
| 1xBet | 1.66 | 2.14 | 7.0% |
| Marathonbet | 1.66 | 2.14 | 7.0% |
| Betano | 1.67 | 2.12 | 7.1% |
| Best of all books | 1.68 | 2.20 | 5.0% |
| Average | 1.67 | 2.15 | 6.5% |
Both teams to score
| Bookmaker | Yes | No | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.53 | 2.40 | 7.0% |
| 1xBet | 1.53 | 2.35 | 7.9% |
| Betano | 1.55 | 2.30 | 8.0% |
| Marathonbet | 1.53 | 2.31 | 8.6% |
| Best of all books | 1.55 | 2.40 | 6.2% |
| Average | 1.54 | 2.34 | 7.9% |
Odds Analysis & Prediction
The statistical model rated Galway United at 10% to win, the draw at 45% and Shelbourne at 45% — against average 1X2 odds of 2.81 | 3.25 | 2.44, which imply roughly 30.8% for the draw versus the model's 45%.
Form context from the Premier Division table: Galway United are 7th (38 pts, 42-48 goals), Shelbourne 6th (40 pts, 42-45).
Over their last five matches, Galway United averaged 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game; Shelbourne averaged 1 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Statistical advice: Double chance : draw or Shelbourne.
Probabilities are statistical estimates derived from historical data — not betting advice. Odds shown are bookmaker averages and move until kickoff.
Starting Lineups
Galway United
5-4-1Coach: John Caulfield
Goalkeeper
- 1Evan Watts
Defence
- 24Edward McCarthy
- 2Arthur Parker
- 12Gianfranco Facchineri
- 5Killian Brouder
- 20Lee Devitt
Midfield
- 11Kristopher Twardek
- 8Aaron Bolger
- 10David Hurley
- 3Connor Barratt
Attack
- 7Stephen Walsh
Substitutes (9)
- 14Matthew Wolfe
- 29Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau
- 30Al-Amin Kazeem
- 16Hugo Cunha
- 9Francely Lomboto
- 22Conor McCormack
- 6Axel Piesold
- 15Wasiri Ola Williams
- 23Frantz Pierrot
Shelbourne
3-4-3Coach: Joey O'Brien
Goalkeeper
- 1Wessel Speel
Defence
- 15Sam Bone
- 24Zeno Ibsen Rossi
- 4Kameron Ledwidge
Midfield
- 18James Norris
- 21Jack Henry-Francis
- 23Kerr McInroy
- 17Daniel Kelly
Attack
- 7Harry Wood
- 10John Martin
- 6Jonathan Lunney
Substitutes (9)
- 5Ellis Chapman
- 9Sean Boyd
- 20Rodrigo Freitas
- 31Conor Walsh
- 29Paddy Barrett
- 55James Roche
- 36Will Jarvis
- 27Evan Caffrey
- 28Maill Lundgren
Match Statistics
All markets average prices
Full time
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.80 | 3.49 | 2.31 |
Double chance
| 1X | X2 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.58 | 1.41 | 1.27 |
Draw no bet
| 1 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2.01 | 1.72 |
Both teams to score
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 1.54 | 2.34 |
1st half
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.31 | 2.25 | 2.83 |
First team to score
| Home | No Goal | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 2.05 | 15.0 | 1.82 |
Match goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.03 | 10.1 |
| 1.5 | 1.18 | 4.17 |
| 2.5 | 1.67 | 2.15 |
| 3.5 | 2.58 | 1.43 |
| 4.5 | 4.61 | 1.15 |
| 5.5 | 8.47 | 1.07 |
| 6.5 | 10.0 | 1.02 |
13 more lines
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.02 | 8.90 |
| 1.25 | 1.07 | 5.85 |
| 1.75 | 1.19 | 3.75 |
| 2 | 1.26 | 3.26 |
| 2.25 | 1.48 | 2.54 |
| 2.75 | 1.83 | 1.92 |
| 3 | 2.06 | 1.68 |
| 3.25 | 2.32 | 1.53 |
| 3.75 | 3.05 | 1.28 |
| 4 | 3.98 | 1.17 |
| 4.25 | 4.35 | 1.14 |
| 4.75 | 5.95 | 1.07 |
| 5 | 8.50 | 1.01 |
Asian handicap
| Line | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | 2.76 | 1.42 |
| -0.25 | 2.42 | 1.52 |
| 0 | 2.10 | 1.70 |
| +0.25 | 1.76 | 1.97 |
| +0.5 | 1.61 | 2.30 |
| +0.75 | 1.41 | 2.65 |
13 more lines
| Line | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10.0 | 1.03 |
| -2 | 10.0 | 1.01 |
| -1.75 | 7.57 | 1.03 |
| -1.5 | 5.63 | 1.10 |
| -1.25 | 5.25 | 1.09 |
| -1 | 4.75 | 1.12 |
| -0.75 | 3.37 | 1.26 |
| +1 | 1.25 | 3.48 |
| +1.25 | 1.20 | 3.91 |
| +1.5 | 1.16 | 4.37 |
| +1.75 | 1.08 | 5.55 |
| +2 | 1.01 | 8.40 |
| +2.5 | 1.04 | 9.37 |