Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
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Value bet: Shelbourne to win @ 1.85 – our chance 59% vs 54% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultShelbourne to win ✗59% · @1.85
Double chanceEither team to win ✗80% · @1.30
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗50% · @1.78
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓80% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗19% · fair 5.35
Shelbourne vs Galway United preview and prediction
The match
Shelbourne host Galway United in the Premier Division on Friday 20 February, with kick-off at 20:45 (WAT) at Tolka Park. Shelbourne are 4th with 49 points from 36 games (in the top four), while Galway United sit 8th on 42 points (in the bottom three).
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.0 goals: 1.4 for Shelbourne and 0.6 for Galway United. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 61% likely.
Betting angles
Win chances: Shelbourne 59%, draw 20%, Galway United 21%.
Both teams to score: no (50%) at 1.78.
Value angle: Shelbourne to win at 1.85 – 59% on our numbers against 54% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 80% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Shelbourne 1–0 Galway United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shelbourne59%fair 1.69 · @1.85
Draw20%fair 5.04 · @3.30
Galway United21%fair 4.74 · @4.00
1.99Expected goals
1.37Shelbourne xG
0.62Galway United xG
50%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–019%
0–014%
2–013%
1–112%
0–19%
2–18%
From our goals model: Shelbourne 1.4 – 0.6 Galway United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Shelbourne to win✗
59%
1.69
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
80%
1.25
1.30
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
50%
1.99
1.78
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
64%
1.56
1.34
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.63
1.68
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
1.25
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
49%
2.05
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Shelbourne / FT Shelbourne✗
33%
3.07
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
19%
5.35
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Form
Shelbourne
No recent results on record.
Galway United
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Shelbourne and Galway United.
What is the prediction for Shelbourne vs Galway United?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Shelbourne vs Galway United?
On our numbers Shelbourne have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Galway United 21%.
How many goals will there be in Shelbourne vs Galway United?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shelbourne vs Galway United?
Our predicted score is Shelbourne 1–0 Galway United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Shelbourne vs Galway United?
Shelbourne vs Galway United (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 20 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Tolka Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
