Shelbourne vs Galway United: match statistics
Shelbourne holds a higher league position (5th place) compared to Galway United (9th place), indicating the hosts' better overall form this season. Analysis of the last five matches shows Shelbourne's advantage in form – the hosts have earned 1.6 points per game and scored 9 goals, while the visitors have only 1.0 point per game and just 4 goals. Shelbourne remains unbeaten this season (1 draw), whereas Galway United has already suffered a defeat without earning any points. Recent match form (Shelbourne: dlwwd vs Galway: wdldl) and the goal difference speak in favor of the hosts. Considering the home advantage and better attacking form, Shelbourne has a real chance of victory, although Galway is capable of fighting for a draw, which reflects a moderate probability of a points split.
Shelbourne vs Galway United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Shelbourne play Galway United in Premier Division (Ireland). The match date is 20 February 2026 at 20:45. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Shelbourne: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Galway United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Shelbourne scores 1.46 and concedes 1.46 goals per match. Galway United scores 1.39 and concedes 1.70. League average: 2.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Shelbourne 75%, Galway United 70%. Over 2.5: Shelbourne 67%, Galway United 57%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Shelbourne has higher xG: 1.54 vs 1.37. Shelbourne: 13.8 shots per match, Galway United: 12.3.
Match halves
Shelbourne: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.83. Galway United: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.91.
Goals by minute
Shelbourne: 61-75 (9 goals). Galway United: 61-75 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.79 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
5 H2H matches: 1-4-0. Average goals 2.20, BTTS 80%.
Match description
Shelbourne holds a higher league position (5th place) compared to Galway United (9th place), indicating the hosts' better overall form this season. Analysis of the last five matches shows Shelbourne's advantage in form – the hosts have earned 1.6 points per game and scored 9 goals, while the visitors have only 1.0 point per game and just 4 goals. Shelbourne remains unbeaten this season (1 draw), whereas Galway United has already suffered a defeat without earning any points. Recent match form (Shelbourne: dlwwd vs Galway: wdldl) and the goal difference speak in favor of the hosts. Considering the home advantage and better attacking form, Shelbourne has a real chance of victory, although Galway is capable of fighting for a draw, which reflects a moderate probability of a points split.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Shelbourne | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.35 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Shelbourne is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Shelbourne · 1.2 pts / match - Galway United
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 5% better for: goals scored per match.
1.46 goals / match - Shelbourne · 1.39 goals / match - Galway United
Shelbourne is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.46 goals / match - Shelbourne · 1.7 goals / match - Galway United
Shelbourne scores in 83% of matches (20 of 24 matches), while Galway United keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 23 matches).
Galway United scores in 74% of matches (17 of 23 matches), while Shelbourne keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Shelbourne
Over / Under — Galway United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shelbourne - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Galway United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Shelbourne
Galway United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Shelbourne | Liga | Galway United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.92 | 2.79 | ▲ 3.09 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 60% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 53% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 24% | ▼ 4% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 75% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (5): Shelbourne 1 - 4 - 0 Galway United. Average goals 2.20, both teams scored in 80% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Shelbourne vs Galway United?
The Premier Division match finished Shelbourne 1:1 Galway United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Shelbourne and Galway United?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Shelbourne won 1, Galway United won 0 and 4 ended level. These games averaged 2.20 goals, with both teams scoring in 80% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shelbourne vs Galway United?
Shelbourne score 1.46 goals per game on average and Galway United 1.39. The Premier Division average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Shelbourne's matches and 70% of Galway United's.
What form are Shelbourne and Galway United in?
Over the last 5 games Shelbourne have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Galway United 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shelbourne vs Galway United?
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.