St Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder

Shelbourne’s away form has been hurting them this season and a tough trip to Richmond Park awaits on Monday as they prepare to face St Patrick’s Athletic in the League of Ireland's Premier Division.

With points and local bragging rights at stake, a cagey encounter might well be on the cards in Inchicore in this one.

St Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne Tips Summary

Market	Tip	Odds
Match Result	St Patrick's Athletic	21/20
Best Bet	St Patrick's Athletic win	21/20
Bet Builder	Mason Melia anytime goalscorer & under 3 goals	7/1

Key Match Stats

• Shelbourne are without a win in their last six away games
• St Patrick’s Athletic are unbeaten in their last 15 competitive home games
• Shelbourne have scored once in their last three games on the road
• Saints’ last two home wins over Shelbourne have finished 1-0
• Last meeting between these sides at Richmond Park finished 0-0

St Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne Prediction

Best Bet: St Patrick's Athletic to win @ 21/20

Richmond Park has been a fortress for St Pat’s, with their last home defeat in the league coming all the way back in October 2023.

Going undefeated in their following 15 competitive games at home, St Pat’s look capable of bagging all three points against Dublin rivals Shelbourne in this one.

Shels have struggled on the road, failing to win any of their last six games away from Tolka Park. Considering the contrasting home and away forms of these two sides, there’s value to be had siding with a home victory on Monday.

Alex Jack explains:

Fortress Richmond Park is a tough place for any visiting side to go to these days. Shelbourne have been frail on the road and it’s hard to see them making the short trip home with anything to show for their efforts.

St Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne Bet Builder Tip

• Mason Melia anytime goalscorer
• Under 3 goals
  
  Pays 7/1

This Bet Builder builds off Mason Melia continuing his breakthrough season with another goal for St Pat’s.

At just 17 years old, there’s plenty of excitement about what this talented youngster can achieve. Joint-top goalscorer in the league this season for Saints, Melia has already had some joy against Shelbourne, scoring in the last meeting between these sides in May.

Melia looks capable of getting what could be a decisive goal in a low-scoring encounter on Monday.

The last meeting between these sides at Richmond Park ended goalless and, while another 0-0 stalemate looks unlikely here, under three goals gets the nod in this two-part Bet Builder.

Learn more about how Bet Builders work in our Bet Builder guide.

Alex Jack adds:

Melia is an exciting prospect and will be eager to add to his growing goal collection with another one against Shels here. This match might not be an all-time classic, so under three goals in a cagey affair appeals.

Read more football betting tips and predictions on site.

Tactics, Form and Team News

Melia will be looking to keep his starting role although St Pat’s do have the option of bringing Aidan Keena back into the XI.

Jake Mulraney has impressed off the bench and could have an impact in the latter stages of this contest. With their 4-3-3 formation, expect the hosts to be on the front foot in this contest.

Expected St Patrick’s Athletic lineup: (4-3-3): Anang; McLaughlin, Redmond, Grivosti, Breslin; Leavy, Lennon, McClelland; Elbouzedi, Melia, Power.

Shelbourne will be fully aware of how they have struggled on the road, and with their 5-3-2 formation, they will look to make themselves tough to break down and try to hit St Pat’s on the counter.

Skipper Mark Coyle will be a key figure in midfield, where he is likely to be supported by Tyreke Wilson and Kerr McInroy.

Expected Shelbourne lineup (5-3-2): Kearns; Caffrey, Gannon, Barrett, Ledwidge, Norris; Wilson, Coyle, McInroy; Chapman, Martin.

View the full market and more odds for St Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne on site.

This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.