Galway United FC vs Shelbourne FC Prediction: Shelbourne is still unbeaten in their last 3 league games

The 31st round of the League Of Ireland Premiership is upon us and Shelbourne will be hoping to make it 4 consecutive league wins as they prepare to take on Galway United on Friday. Galway lost to Shelbourne in their last league game while Shelbourne on the other hand was held down to a draw by Shelbourne. The last time they met in the league, Shelbourne defeated Galway United by a 2-0 win. We believe that Shelbourne will win here. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you. 

Form in the league: DDWLW

Galway United continues to fight for a favorable position in the standings this season exceeding our expectations. They held Shamrock Rovers down to a draw in their most recent league game. Hickey got the opening goal of the game for Shamrock in the 74th minute but they were pegged 14 minutes later and the game ultimately ended in a 1-1 draw. Their overall league statistics are 10 victories, 9 draws, and 8 losses from 27 games played and Stephen Walsh has been the man in front of goal for Galway United this season with 7 goals. 

Form in the League: DWDLD

Shelbourne continues to top the league and they now have a 4-point lead over their closest rivals Derry City. Their most recent league game against Bohemians ended in a 1-1 draw and Shelbourne will be hoping for a win as they take on Derry on Friday. 

Shelbourne continues to wax stronger in their pursuit of League of Ireland Premiership glory this season and Will Jarvis continues to impress for Shelbourne with 8 goals scored this season. They are currently top of the league and 4-points clear of their closest rivals Derry City. Shelbourne has an overall league record of 14 wins, 11 draws, and 4 losses from a total of 29 league games.

A critical look at their last 20 encounters produced 12 wins for Shelbourne, 5 wins for Galway United, and 3 draws.

Shelbourne is in impressive form and they are the favorites for the win here especially considering their current level in the league compared to Galway United. With just 7 games to the end of the season, Shelbourne cannot afford to lose a game as it’s costly and detrimental to their dreams of championship glory this season. They are already so close and must see it to the finish line. A win in this game will steer Shelbourne 7-points clear of their closest rivals Derry City and we believe Shels will get it. 

They’ve met thrice this season and Shelbourne won 2 of those games with Galway winning just one. We believe Shelbourne will win this game.