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Galway United vs Shelbourne Prediction & H2H Stats
Ireland
Premier Division Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway 
Match Events
60'
60'
Sub
Boyd S. In: Moore S.
Out: Boyd S.
60'
60'
Bolger A.
62'
62'
McInroy K.
AI Match Summary
Neither side could be separated in this Premier Division matchup, with the score ending 1-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
41%
30%
29%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Galway United
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
41%
/ Low Confidence
- Galway United have won more games recently than Shelbourne.
- Win probability leans Galway United's way, sitting at 40%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 81%
Galway United Clean Sheet 20%
Shelbourne Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Galway United | Shelbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 11 | 7 |
| Draws | 9 | 11 |
| Losses | 10 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.53 | 1.43 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.5 | 1.63 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.38 | 0.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 25, 2026 Premier Division
Galway United vs Shelbourne
1:1
Aug 28, 2026 Premier Division
Galway United vs Shelbourne
1:1
May 29, 2026 Premier Division
Shelbourne vs Galway United
1:1
Feb 20, 2026 Premier Division
Shelbourne vs Galway United
1:1
Sep 7, 2025 Premier Division
Shelbourne vs Galway United
1:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Galway United Compare
Top Goalscorer Keohane J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69
Shelbourne Compare
Top Goalscorer Norris J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.8
Avg xA / game 0.49
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Galway United 40 / 100
Shelbourne 26 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Galway United Shelbourne
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Galway United Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Shelbourne has conceded goals in 87% of their last 30 outings.
Galway United found the back of the net in 77% of recent matches (30 games).
Historical meetings average 1.80 goals per match.
Recent resilience: Galway United stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Galway United VS Shelbourne
1.25 Goals Scored 0.75
1 Goals Conceded 1.5
75% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 25%
Recent Form & Match History
Galway United
(Home) 25 Sept
Galway United
1 : 1 Shelbourne
18 Sept
Derry City
1 : 0 Galway United
14 Sept
Sligo Rovers
1 : 3 Galway United
11 Sept
Galway United
2 : 3 Bohemians
04 Sept
Drogheda
1 : 2 Galway United
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25 Sept
Galway United
1 : 1 Shelbourne
11 Sept
Galway United
2 : 3 Bohemians
28 Aug
Galway United
1 : 1 Shelbourne
14 Aug
Galway United
2 : 1 Bray
07 Aug
Galway United
0 : 0 Drogheda
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Shelbourne
(Away) 25 Sept
Galway United
1 : 1 Shelbourne
18 Sept
Dundalk
2 : 3 Shelbourne
14 Sept
Shelbourne
1 : 2 Drogheda
11 Sept
Shelbourne
0 : 1 Derry City
04 Sept
Shamrock Rovers
0 : 0 Shelbourne
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25 Sept
Galway United
1 : 1 Shelbourne
18 Sept
Dundalk
2 : 3 Shelbourne
04 Sept
Shamrock Rovers
0 : 0 Shelbourne
28 Aug
Galway United
1 : 1 Shelbourne
06 Aug
Ajax
3 : 1 Shelbourne
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Patricks | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 52:25 | 59 |
| 2 | Shamrock Rovers | 31 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 49:31 | 59 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 55:37 | 56 |
| 4 | Derry City | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 45:42 | 41 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 32 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 49:53 | 41 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 32 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 42:45 | 40 |
| 7 | Galway United | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 42:48 | 38 |
| 8 | Waterford | 32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 44:54 | 34 |
| 9 | Drogheda | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 38:51 | 34 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 32 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 24:54 | 23 |
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Relegation - Premier Division (Relegation)
Relegation - Division 1 2027 (Main)
