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Bohemians welcome Shelbourne on 23 October 2026 · 19:45 at Dalymount Park (Dublin), and the referee is R. Harvey. Bohemians (57%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Wins: Bohemians win by 2 or more. Half wins (half the stake back): Bohemians win by 1. Loses: a draw, Bohemians lose.
Bohemians vs Shelbourne: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Bohemians lie 2nd, having collected 65 points after 36 matches (19W 8D 9L); Shelbourne lie 4th, having collected 49 points (12W 13D 11L).
- Head to head. In 28 previous meetings, Bohemians have taken 10 wins to Shelbourne's 7 wins, plus 11 draws; the goal tally stands at 38–31.
What to expect
In our view Bohemians hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (10.4%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.48), which we give a 65% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 55%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 56%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 28; Bohemians 10 wins, 11 draws, Shelbourne 7 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.5 goals a game on average.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 56%.
- Unavailable: Bohemians 0, Shelbourne 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 56%, top price 1.70). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Bohemians: no absences. Shelbourne will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Bohemians vs Shelbourne: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 1.65 | 4.11 | 5.11 |
| Market average | 1.62 | 3.96 | 4.80 |
| Lowest odds | 1.60 | 3.80 | 4.50 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.22 | 1.20 | 77.2% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.70 | 1.67 | 56.0% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.22 | 2.12 | 44.0% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.75 | 2.66 | 34.8% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.70 | 1.68 | 55.2% |
| BTTS – no | 2.10 | 2.06 | 44.8% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 23/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.8%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Bohemians 1–1 Shelbourne, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Bohemians 2nd (65 points), Shelbourne 4th (49 points).
- H2H: 28 matches: Bohemians 10W 11D 7L, goals 38–31.
- Absences: Bohemians 0, Shelbourne 0.
Who will win Bohemians vs Shelbourne?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.
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Bohemians vs Shelbourne: injuries and missing players
Bohemians
- No reported absences
Shelbourne
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Shamrock Rovers | 36 | 20-8-8 | 59:38 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 36 | 19-8-9 | 63:44 | 65 |
| 3 |  St Patrick's Athletic | 36 | 17-9-10 | 55:31 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 36 | 12-13-11 | 52:50 | 49 |
| 5 |  Derry City | 36 | 11-15-10 | 50:47 | 48 |
| 6 |  Dundalk | 36 | 11-12-13 | 55:59 | 45 |
| 7 |  Waterford | 36 | 10-13-13 | 54:61 | 43 |
| 8 |  Galway United | 36 | 10-12-14 | 46:53 | 42 |
| 9 |  Drogheda United | 36 | 10-10-16 | 44:57 | 40 |
| 10 |  Sligo Rovers | 36 | 5-10-21 | 28:66 | 25 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Bohemians vs Shelbourne?
Bohemians -0.75 (Asian handicap) (1.85); Under 3.5 goals (1.48).
Who will win Bohemians vs Shelbourne?
Our estimate gives Bohemians a 57% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Shelbourne 19%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 23 October 2026 at 19:45, venue Dalymount Park, Dublin. Referee: R. Harvey.
Who will be missing?
Bohemians: no absences. Shelbourne: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 56% (odds 1.70) and under 2.5 goals at 44% (odds 2.22).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 55% (odds 1.70).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (10.4%), then 1–0 (9.9%) and 2–1 (9.9%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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