Shelbourne and Galway United face each other in an official match of the 2026 Irish Premier League season. The game takes place at Tolka Park on Friday, 20/02/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Shelbourne vs Galway United, 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.

APWin predictions for Shelbourne vs Galway United

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APWin Prediction

Shelbourne Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

After careful analysis of Shelbourne and Galway United, we predict that the match will go over 2.5 goals. This means the two teams are likely to score 3 or more goals combined.

The two attacks have been playing quite well of late, which is why we feel this is the best bet for this upcoming match.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

How likely is it that both Shelbourne and Galway United score in their upcoming match? Based on our expert analysis, don't bet on it.

We expect to see a hard-fought match high on effort and intensity but low on actual goals, so our betting tip is to take the 'no' on the BTTS market.

Shelbourne preview

Shelbourne comes into the match having played 1 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses.

Shelbourne's attack has scored 11 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.73.

The offence system of Shelbourne is led by Harry Wood as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Evan Caffrey, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 18 goals conceded in 15 matches, resulting in an average of 1.2.

Galway United preview

On the other hand, Galway United comes into the match having played 1 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses.

Galway United's attack has scored 0 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.

The offence system of Galway United is led by Evan Watts as the top scorer of the season. The welsh midfielder has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Evan Watts, who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 1 goals conceded in 1 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Head to head: Shelbourne vs Galway United

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 L L L

0.4

Home L L D W D

1

Away D D L W L

1

Away Team

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Galway United

Republic of Ireland - Premier Division

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L D W

1

Home L D W W L

1.4

Away D L D L L

0.4

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Published on 20 February 2026, at 07:23 Last updated on 3 April 2026, at 20:02
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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