Galway United and Shelbourne face each other in an official match of the 2026 Irish Premier League season. The game takes place at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday, 10/04/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Galway United vs Shelbourne Football Club, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Galway United preview
Galway United comes into the match having played 10 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.4 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses.
Galway United's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 1.3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.3.
The offence system of Galway United is led by Kristopher Twardek as the top scorer of the season. The canadian midfielder has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Stephen Walsh, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 1.4 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 14 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 1.4.
The Reds preview
On the other hand, Shelbourne comes into the match having played 10 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses.
Shelbourne's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 15 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.04.
The offence system of Shelbourne is led by Harry Wood as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Maill Lundgren, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.
Head to head: Galway United vs Shelbourne
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Galway United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L D W |
1.4 |
| Home | L D D D W |
1.2 |
| Away | L W W D L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.84 | 3.07 | 2.63 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.47 | 1.19 |
| Conceded | 1.52 | 1.6 | 1.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 67% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 27% | 31% |
| 1st to Score | 35% | 40% | 31% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.65 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.83 | 1.61 | 2.03 |
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D D |
1 |
| Home | L L D L W |
0.8 |
| Away | W D D L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 19% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.74 | 2.94 | 2.53 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.25 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.69 | 1.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 75% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 13% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 25% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 35% | 38% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.59 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.39 | 1.37 |
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