Shelbourne vs Bohemians prediction 16.03.2026 | Ireland Premier Division
Shelbourne
Kick off:
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Bohemian FC
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2.53
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2.79
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3.19
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- Competition: Ireland Premier Division
- Date: Monday, 16th March, 2026
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: Tolka Park (Dublin)
Unlike most European football leagues, the Premier Division is still in its early stages. In the seventh round, the league's leader, Bohemians, will face the city rival, fourth-placed Shelbourne. Shelbourne won their last game 2:1 over Derry City, while Bohemians won 1:0 against Galway, continuing their awesome undefeated start to the season.
Let's break down the game and find the best possible bet for this Premier Division tie.
Shelbourne vs Bohemian FC Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Bohemian FC
2 : 2
Shelbourne
Club Friendlies 3
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Bohemian FC
2 : 3
Shelbourne
Premier Division
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Shelbourne
2 : 2
Bohemian FC
Premier Division
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Bohemian FC
1 : 0
Shelbourne
Premier Division
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Shelbourne
1 : 0
Bohemian FC
Premier Division
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Bohemian FC
1 : 1
Shelbourne
Premier Division
The last H2H game between these teams was a friendly in January, which ended in a 2:2 draw. Looking further back, in the past ten H2H games, Shelbourne won four times and Bohemians twice.
When it comes to the number of goals, five of the past ten H2H games ended with three or more goals, and both teams scored in seven of them.
Shelbourne team overview
Shelbourne were among the top four teams over the past three seasons, even winning the title in 2024! This year, they had a decent start as they are currently in 4th place with nine points from six rounds. Unfortunately, for some reason, the Reds have had massive problems at home, where they are still winless. It will be interesting to see whether they can secure their first win against the league's hottest team.
Central defender Sam Bone suffered an injury in the previous game and will most likely miss the upcoming match. It is an unfortunate moment for the 28-year-old after his really good start to the season. His injury is a big blow for the team because two more central defenders are out with injuries - Paddy Barrett and Odhran Casey.
Besides them, Ellis Chapman, Sean Moore, and Mipo Odubeko should also remain sidelined with their injuries.
Last matches of Shelbourne
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Derry City
1 : 2
Shelbourne
Premier Division
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Shelbourne
2 : 2
Shamrock Rovers
Premier Division
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Shelbourne
2 : 3
St. Patrick`s Athletic
Premier Division
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Drogheda United FC
1 : 2
Shelbourne
Premier Division
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Shelbourne
1 : 1
Galway United
Premier Division
Shelbourne lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Wessel Speel
Defenders
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2
Sean Gannon
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55
James Roche
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24
Zeno Ibsen Rossi
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4
Kameron Ledwidge
Midfielders
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23
Kerr McInroy
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21
Jack Henry-Francis
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7
Harry Wood
Forwards
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28
Maill Lundgren
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10
John Martin
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17
Daniel Kelly
Bohemians team overview
Bohemians had a decent last season, finishing fourth, which was their best finish since 2020, when they finished second. This season, they had a dream start, drawing the first match and then going on a five-game winning streak. It was a truly impressive stint, given that they managed to beat teams like Derry City and Shamrock Rovers - two teams considered the main title contenders before the start of the season.
After a 1:0 win over Galway, coach Alan Reynolds spoke to the media. He said it was a tough game and that he is delighted with the character and resilience of his players. The coach credited the win to their defensive work and performances and singled out goalkeeper Kacper Chorazka, who secured another clean sheet.
Last matches of Bohemian FC
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Bohemian FC
1 : 0
Galway United
Premier Division
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Waterford
0 : 1
Bohemian FC
Premier Division
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Bohemian FC
3 : 2
Shamrock Rovers
Premier Division
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Derry City
0 : 1
Bohemian FC
Premier Division
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Sligo Rovers
0 : 4
Bohemian FC
Premier Division
Bohemian FC lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Kacper Chorazka
Defenders
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4
Niall Morahan
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12
Patrick Hickey
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15
Senan Mullen
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22
Sam Todd
Midfielders
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10
Dawson Devoy
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26
Ross Tierney
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8
Harry Vaughan
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17
Adam McDonnell
Forwards
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9
Colm Whelan
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7
Connor Parsons
Prediction
Shelbourne have been absolutely perfect for this type of bet, as we saw both teams score in all six of their games. They have also been really good on the offense, scoring two goals per game in the past four games.
Bohemians have scored at least one goal in the past five games and should score against Shelbourne, which haven't had a clean sheet thus far. To be fair, Bohemians were amazing defensively, and that is far from ideal for our bet. Still, we doubt they can maintain such a great trend, especially on the road.
Additionally, we saw both teams scoring in the last three H2H games. Considering the trend in the previous H2H games and all the above, we expect both teams to score at least once.
4 Reasons why both teams should score
- Both teams scored in all six of Shelbourne's games
- Shelbourne scored two goals per game in the past four matches
- Bohemians scored in five out of six games this season
- Both teams scored in the past three H2H games
Main prediction Shelbourne - Bohemian FC
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.90
Shelbourne vs Bohemian FC standings in Premier Division
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bohemians | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 - 2 | +8 | 16 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 - 5 | +7 | 13 |
| 3 | Shamrock Rovers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 - 6 | +4 | 11 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 - 9 | +1 | 9 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 - 10 | +1 | 7 |
| 6 | Derry City | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 - 9 | 0 | 7 |
| 7 | Drogheda United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 - 9 | -2 | 7 |
| 8 | Galway United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 - 6 | -2 | 5 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 - 10 | -7 | 4 |
| 10 | Waterford United | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 - 13 | -10 | 2 |