St Patricks vs Shelbourne Predictions

St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne predictions for Monday’s Irish Premier Division clash at Richmond Park. St Patrick’s Athletic host Shelbourne at Richmond Park on Monday, battling for a top-three spot in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.

League of Ireland Premier | June 16 2025 at 7:45 pm UK at Richmond Park

St Patricks vs Shelbourne Predictions

Will Richmond Park Witness a Resurgence or Just Another Stalemate?

• Richmond Resilience But Risk of Repetition
  • Despite being unbeaten at home for over a year, St Pats have drawn five of their ten home fixtures, showing their dominance often fizzles out before full-time.
• Travelling Troubles Continue for Shels
  • Shelbourne haven’t tasted victory on the road since March, recording four draws and two defeats in their last six away games.
• Inconsistency Everywhere You Look
  • Neither side has won more than two of their last six matches, illustrating the inconsistent form that makes a draw the most realistic outcome.

Best Bet for St Patricks vs Shelbourne

Under the lights of Richmond Park this Monday, two Dublin clubs collide in what’s shaping up to be a critical encounter for both. St Patrick’s Athletic host Shelbourne with the weight of European hopes clinging to their shoulders like a stubborn shadow, while the visitors arrive just as desperate to claw their way back into the top three picture. These sides are evenly matched in grit but maddeningly inconsistent in execution, and this contest promises more tension than fluency.

St Pats find themselves in a familiar, uncomfortable limbo. Fourth in the League of Ireland Premier Division, they’ve only taken one win from their last four outings – a stretch that’s seen missed chances, flat spells, and, most recently, a wasteful draw with Drogheda. Stephen Kenny’s men peppered their opponents’ goal with 19 efforts and walked away with nothing more than a point. It’s the kind of result that keeps managers up at night, especially when you’re one point off third and three off second. But home comforts might be their saving grace. The Saints haven’t lost at Richmond Park in over a year across all competitions – a stat that could give them the psychological edge here.

Shelbourne, though, are hardly a pushover. Damien Duff’s men might be bruised from their derby loss to Shamrock Rovers, but they still have teeth. Duff wasn’t exactly thrilled after that one, going off on a post-match rant that probably didn’t make him any friends across town. Still, his team sit just three points behind St Pats, and a win would lift them above their hosts depending on how the numbers fall. Trouble is, they haven’t won away since March. Not exactly the away-day kings, are they?

Best Bet for St Patrick’s Athletic vs Shelbourne

Back the Draw

At BettingTips4You.com, we don’t clutter your brain with five different predictions for one match – that’s not how we roll. We’re all about one top selection per game, chosen after hours of analysis and number crunching. And for this one, we’re going for the draw. Yes, you heard right. It’s the pick that best aligns with form, context and, honestly, a bit of footballing logic.

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Why This Tip Has Value

There’s something telling in how these two sides approach matches, particularly when things are tight. St Pats, despite their unbeaten record at home, have drawn two of their last three in front of their fans. That fortress status? It’s impressive, but it hides the truth: five of their ten home fixtures have ended level. That’s not invincibility – that’s inefficiency with a dash of anxiety when it matters most.

Shelbourne aren’t much better when it comes to killer instinct. They’ve only managed one victory in the last month, and their away form is an eyesore. Winless in six on the road, drawing four of those, they’ve become something of a specialist in nearly-but-not-quite performances. It’s not that they lack effort – their midfield trio of Coyle, Wilson and McInroy bring structure and bite – but they don’t exactly burst through defences either.

The front lines of both teams are struggling for spark. Mason Melia was given a chance for the Saints against Drogheda but couldn’t deliver. That might open the door for Aidan Keena, though he’ll be feeding off scraps if the creative unit doesn’t show up. Elbouzedi and Power will try to inject pace, but again, the final ball has been a problem. And for Shels, while Chapman and Martin offer industry, you don’t get points for running a lot without scoring.

“Both sides are treading water at the moment – they press, they probe, they panic, and in the end, they cancel each other out.”
– BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick

So with that in mind, the draw feels almost like the natural conclusion. The game might start with big intentions, but unless something changes dramatically in either camp, this feels like a clash destined to drift into another frustrating share of the spoils.

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Predicted Correct Score: St Patrick’s Athletic 1-1 Shelbourne

Given the stuttering form of both teams and their bluntness in the final third, a 1-1 scoreline feels about right. It allows for a moment of magic or a defensive lapse but ultimately ends with little satisfaction for either side – again.

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