- Shelbourne (W) have won 2 of their last 5, losing 3, but they have scored an average of 5.0 goals per game and conceded only 1.0 per match.
- Bohemians (W) have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 Women’s Premier Division matches, scoring 1.6 goals and conceding 2.0 per contest on average.
- Shelbourne (W) have not lost to Bohemians (W) in 13 straight matches (10 wins and 3 draws), scoring 26-28 and conceding only 6-10 goals in the process.
Dublin derby of Women’s football
While the Shelbourne FC vs Bohemian FC Dublin odds suggest that the visitors, Bohemians (W) should be expected to win (2.25) and Shelbourne (W) are a clear underdog (3.25) with the draw coming in at 3.2, this is a Dublin bragging rights battle and both sides will be desperate to make a statement and carry their momentum into the remainder of the Women’s Premier Division 2025 campaign.
The bookies have this one all wrong, we think! Not only have Shelbourne (W) been the dominant force in this fixture since 2020, but they also seem to have figured out a formula which allows them to score a plethora of goals while keeping the opposition at bay. This should, in theory, be enough for them to continue their unbeaten run against Bohemians (W) on Saturday and we’re going to put a wager on the underdog to stun the favorites. Based on our Shelbourne FC vs Bohemian FC Dublin prediction, an upset could be on the cards, making this derby particularly intriguing for fans and bettors alike.
Head-to-head trends and past encounters
Shelbourne (W) have won 10 of the last 13 meetings between these sides, scoring between 26 and 28 goals and only conceding 6 to 10 goals in the same period, suggesting that they have the psychological advantage in this encounter and should be able to grind out a result, even if they don’t play their best soccer on the day. For more insight, our Shelbourne FC vs Bohemian FC Dublin preview highlights how recent performances and historical trends favor the Reds.
Recent form
Shelbourne (W) have displayed an attacking style, which has seen the Reds average 5.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match. This recent form is also a key factor in our Shelbourne FC vs Bohemian FC Dublin prediction when assessing which team has momentum on their side.
This is an interesting matchup against a Bohemians (W) side that has scored 1.6 and conceded 2.0 goals in their five most recent matches.
Bohemians (W) have had a much more erratic run of results but an emphatic 3-0 win over Waterford United (W) last time out suggests that the Gypsies have worked out some of the kinks in their attacking play and will be tough to stop on their day. Additionally, the Shelbourne FC vs Bohemian FC Dublin betting tips for this match may lean toward a high-scoring affair due to both teams’ offensive ability.
Shelbourne’s playing style will be tested
Shelbourne (W) focus on remaining compact and disciplined, not taking many risks and controlling the tempo of the game. Another reason why the Shelbourne FC vs Bohemian FC Dublin prediction could favor the home side is their effective game management.
This will be severely tested by Bohemian FC Dublin (W) who like to play at a high tempo and press opponents all over the field to create turnovers and overwhelm the opposition.
The difference in philosophies should make for an exciting matchup, with the outcome potentially being decided by which team can make a moment of individual brilliance count.
Shelbourne (W) haven’t been able to rely on moments of brilliance of late but their average of 5.0 scored goals and 1.0 goal conceded per-match tells us that they’ve been dominating games and should be on the winning side once again.
Watch out for the Shelbourne (W) leading scorers and creative midfielders to be involved in the action.
