St Patrick’s Athletic FC vs Shelbourne FC Prediction: St Patrick’s has not gotten over their most recent loss

In the 21st round of the League of Ireland Premiership, St Patrick’s Athletic will square off against Shelbourne at Richmond Park. The hosts are in great form while the visitors have only managed to win a game in their last 5 games. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you below.

St. Patrick's recent run of four consecutive victories came to an end in their last game against Drogheda United. In a tightly contested match, Drogheda emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, courtesy of a late goal by Daniel Markey. With this setback, St. Patrick's will now be eager to return to their winning form when they take to the field on Friday, hoping to secure a much-needed victory.

Thomas Clancy’s leadership has apparently been gearing the boys in the right direction. However, there is a need to keep up this momentum if they intend to finish top 4 in the league. Their overall league statistics are; 11 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses from 21 games played.

Shelbourne displayed their resilience in their most recent match against Sligo Rovers, as they managed to secure a valuable point. In their last five league games, Shelbourne's record stands at one win, one loss, and three draws. This pattern of results showcases their ability to compete and hold their ground against formidable opponents, solidifying their position as a highly defensive and determined team.

Shelbourne has tried its best to maintain a mid-table position in the league. Their overall league statistics are; 7 wins, 9 draws, and 4 losses from 20 games played.

A critical look at the last 7 games between them produced 5 wins for St Patrick’s, 2 wins for Shelbourne, and a draw.

Both teams are in great form at the moment but St Patrick’s is in much better form with 4 consecutive victories in their last 5 league games. St Patrick’s has also gotten the better of Shelbourne as seen in the H2H statistics above. Our first prediction is a win or draws for St Patrick’s.

St Patrick’s have scored a minimum of 2 goals in 3 of their last 5 league games and with the anger in their hearts, they should score a minimum of 2 goals on Friday at 2.05 odds.