Galway United vs Shelbourne: match statistics
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Galway United vs Shelbourne: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Galway United plays Shelbourne in Premier Division (Ireland). The game is scheduled for September 25, 2026.
Recent form
Galway United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Shelbourne has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Galway United scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.52. Shelbourne scores 1.32 and allows 1.42. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 68% of Galway United's games and 71% of Shelbourne's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 61%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shelbourne has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.35 per game. Galway United takes 12.2 shots per game, while Shelbourne takes 14.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Galway United leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Shelbourne leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.77 after halftime.
When the teams score
Galway United's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). For Shelbourne, it is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 6 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.14 goals, with both teams scoring in 86% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Galway United | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Galway United is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Galway United · 1 pts / game - Shelbourne
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Shelbourne is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.52 goals / game - Galway United · 1.42 goals / game - Shelbourne
Galway United scores in 71% of games (22 of 31 games), while Shelbourne keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 31 games).
Shelbourne scores in 77% of games (24 of 31 games), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 10% (3 of 31 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Galway United
Over / Under - Shelbourne
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Galway United is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - Galway United · 1.13 pts / game - Shelbourne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Galway United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Shelbourne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (20). Late-goal balance (76-90): -11 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Galway United
Shelbourne
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Galway United | Liga | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.84 | 2.77 | • 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 68% | 59% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 51% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 25% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 73% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 77% | • 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Galway United's perspective: 0 wins, 6 draws and 1 loss against Shelbourne. Games average 2.14 goals, and both teams scored in 86% of them.
FAQ
When do Galway United and Shelbourne play?
Galway United face Shelbourne on September 25, 2026 in Premier Division. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Galway United and Shelbourne?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Galway United won 0, Shelbourne won 1 and 6 ended level. These games averaged 2.14 goals, with both teams scoring in 86% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Galway United vs Shelbourne?
Galway United score 1.32 goals per game on average and Shelbourne 1.32. The Premier Division average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 68% of Galway United's matches and 71% of Shelbourne's.
What form are Galway United and Shelbourne in?
Over the last 5 games Galway United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Shelbourne 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Galway United vs Shelbourne?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.