- Bohemian FC Dublin have a perfect away record in Premier Division 2026, winning all 3 away matches and scoring 6 goals.
- Shelbourne FC are winless at home in the Premier Division 2026 this season, drawing 2 and losing 1 of their 3 fixtures.
Bohemians are back to their best
Bohemians are in red-hot form as they take on their city rivals, Shelbourne, in one of the biggest Dublin derbies of the season on Monday. The hosts are not in bad form themselves, but this Shelbourne FC vs Bohemian FC Dublin prediction is that Bohemians have the perfect away record in the league so far and have won their last 4 games in all competitions (4 wins, 1 draw).
Alan Reynolds has done a fantastic job at Dalymount Park since his appointment in March 2024. He has instilled a level of structure, physicality and discipline into the side that is rarely seen in Irish soccer, as well as the patience and belief in their ability to hurt teams on the counter-attack. They are disciplined in keeping their defensive shape, but will transition quickly and have the pace in wide areas to get numbers forward quickly to their powerful target man, Colm Whelan.
The Shelbourne FC vs Bohemian FC Dublin preview shows Shelbourne are a completely different team, but are equally as effective in their own right. Under the tutelage of Joey O’Brien, appointed in June 2025, Shels are a flexible, fluid team that can adapt their shape and approach to suit the situation. They like to press the ball high up the field and, when they win it back, they are adept at transitioning quickly into their favoured shape for possession soccer. They are just as dangerous when the game is being controlled by the opposition, so this is a true test of chess for both managers.
Shelbourne have the better record in recent derbies
The visitors can be backed at 3.0 for the win here, with the hosts at 2.72 and the draw at 2.7, so this Shelbourne FC vs Bohemian FC Dublin prediction is that this is expected to be a tight, competitive game by the oddsmakers.
Shelbourne have beaten Bohs 3-2 away from home 4 months ago and are undefeated in their last 2 meetings with the Gypsies (Won 1, Drawn 1). The bookies may be leaning towards the visitors for this one, but Shels are hard to bet against, despite struggling at home.
Shelbourne’s home struggles
Although the main markets look a little off the mark for this match-up, there is a little more value to be had on the total goals bet. With the Under 2.5 goals priced at 1.65, it looks as though the bookies are expecting a tense affair. Bohemians have scored just 6 goals in their 3 away games this term, but Shelbourne are without a home win in the Premier Division 2026, drawing 2 and losing 1 of their 3 matches at Drumcondra so far (Conceded 6).
Shelbourne FC vs Bohemian FC Dublin betting tips suggest Shelbourne come into this one on the back of a 2-0 defeat at home to 1794526 and a 2-2 draw at home to Shamrock Rovers, while Bohemians have been perfect on the road so far this term, winning all 3 of their away matches and notching 6 goals in the process.
Bohemians have the wind in their sails at the moment and it is very hard to go against them, but our Shelbourne FC vs Bohemian FC Dublin prediction is that Shelbourne have the home advantage and a good record in this fixture. We think they can make it a close and competitive match on Monday, but the form of the Gypsies suggests that the away side will squeeze out the win.
Premier Division 2026 table after 5 matches:
Bohemian FC Dublin - 13pts
Shelbourne FC - 6pts
