Our Derry City vs Shelbourne Prediction: 1-2
Derry City vs Shelbourne in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday March 13, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Derry City vs Shelbourne prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Derry City's Last Match – Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City
After suffering a 0-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division loss to Shamrock Rovers, Derry City must win to get back on track. In that match, Derry City recorded 30% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shamrock Rovers | 70% | 0 (7) | 1.43 | 68 |
 Derry City | 30% | 0 (0) | 0.31 | 44 |
Shelbourne's Last Match – Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division draw with Shamrock Rovers on March 9. In that match, Shelbourne saw 43% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shelbourne | 43% | 0 (3) | 0.95 | 37 |
| Shamrock Rovers | 57% | 0 (4) | 1.71 | 55 |
Derry City vs Shelbourne Stats
Key Stats
| Derry City | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 1.53 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derry City are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Shelbourne average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Derry City 17-10
Shelbourne 13-17
What are the odds for this match?
Derry City to win: @2.15
Draw: @3.1
Shelbourne to win: @3.2
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