Shelbourne vs Galway United prediction and betting tips - June 286, 2024
Galway United FC
Shelbourne will host their 22nd round Premier Division match on Friday evening in Dublin at "Tolka Park" against Galway United. Here is the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Shelbourne
The "Reds" finished only in 7th place last season, but they have started the new Premier Division campaign impressively. Currently, Shelbourne sits at the top of the table after 22 matches, with 43 points. They are just two points ahead of their nearest rivals, Derry City. In their last outing, Shelbourne secured another three points with an away victory over Waterford United, winning 1-0. This triumph marked their second consecutive win and their fourth in the last five rounds, with only one loss. In 11 home matches, Shelbourne has suffered only two defeats, claiming six victories.
Galway United
The "Tribesmen" are positioned fifth in the table after 20 matches. Galway United has secured 8 wins this season but has also suffered six defeats. With 30 points, they trail the top spot by 13 points. In their latest Irish Championship match, John Caulfield's team hosted Drogheda United and achieved a commanding 3-0 victory. However, prior to this, Galway United had lost two consecutive Premier Division matches. On the road, the "Tribesmen" have won only 4 out of 10 matches, losing three.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- This season, the teams have played two matches, each winning their home games 1-0.
- The "Total under 2.5" bet has been successful in the last four matches.
- The "Both teams to score" bet has only come through in two of the previous five encounters.
Shelbourne vs Galway United Prediction
It is clear that Shelbourne is the favorite for this match, with quite favorable odds for a home win at 2.22. However, the rising odds indicate some squad issues for Shelbourne, so it might be better to opt for "Total under 2.0" with odds of 1.80.
