Shelbourne and Derry City face each other on Friday 09.11.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Irish Premier League 2026 match. The game will take place at Shelbourne's home ground, the Tolka Park.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Shelbourne Football Club and Derry City, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Shelbourne vs Derry City

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Shelbourne win or draw

The Double Chance market is an excellent option for those who want a little more security and a little less risk in their bets. Of the three potential outcomes in a football match (win, draw, loss), two of them ensure a winning bet.

And with the 1X bet, the home team has a higher probability of hitting on the bet thanks to the added advantage of playing in their own stadium.

So based on recent form and other factors, we feel confident enough in Shelbourne's ability to avoid defeat to make Shelbourne win or draw our top betting tip for this match.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that Shelbourne and Derry City both find the back of the net.

Shelbourne preview

Shelbourne heads into the match with the following record in the Irish Premier League: in 28 matches, Shelbourne Football Club secured 8 victories, 12 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.29 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Reds's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 13 victories so far.

Shelbourne has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 56 goals, of which 37 were scored in the Irish Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.32 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Harry Wood, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Harry Wood has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, Shelbourne has conceded 39 goals in the Irish Premier League (an average of 1.39 per game) and 65 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.41 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Derry City preview

Derry City comes into the game with 29 matches played so far in the Irish Premier League. They have secured 7 victories, 13 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.17 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 13 draws, and 13 losses.

Derry City's attack has been highly effective, scoring 44 goals during this period. Of that total, 41 were netted in the Irish Premier League, with an average of 1.41 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.33.

Derry City's offensive system is led by Michael Duffy, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Michael Duffy. The forward has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 40 goals with an average of 1.38 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 47 goals in 33 matches, averaging 1.42 per match.

Head to head: Shelbourne vs Derry City

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Shelbourne

Republic of Ireland - Premier Division

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D D L L

0.6

Home D L W W L

1.4

Away D D L L L

0.4

Away Team

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Derry City

Republic of Ireland - Premier Division

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L W D L

1

Home D W L L L

0.8

Away L D L L D

0.4

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Published on 8 September 2026, at 20:20 Last updated on 8 September 2026, at 20:20
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.