Derry City vs Shelbourne head to head stats
The upcoming football match between Derry City and Shelbourne on October 20, 2023, at 18:45 UTC is part of the Premier Division, a top-tier football league in Ireland. Derry City currently holds the 2nd position in the league, while Shelbourne is in the 5th position. Before delving into the specifics of this season, it's interesting to look at the historical matchups between these two teams.
Throughout their history, Derry City and Shelbourne have faced each other in 43 matches. Derry City has won 21 of these direct matches, Shelbourne has won 10, and 12 have ended in draws. On average, these encounters have seen 1.98 goals per match, suggesting that they often produce relatively low-scoring games.
Now, focusing on the current season, Derry City has been averaging 1.54 goals per match. In the majority of their home matches (61.90%), there have been over 1.5 total goals, indicating that Derry City tends to be involved in games with at least a moderate amount of scoring. In 33.33% of their home matches this season, there have been over 2.5 total goals, implying that some of their matches have featured a higher level of goal-scoring excitement.
Shelbourne, on the other hand, has averaged 1.09 goals per match in the 2023 season. When playing away, 52.94% of their matches have seen over 1.5 total goals, indicating that they, too, have been involved in games with some level of scoring. However, only 23.53% of their away matches have seen over 2.5 total goals, suggesting that their matches away from home have generally been low-scoring affairs.
Taking these statistics into account, it's clear that Derry City has a stronger scoring record this season compared to Shelbourne. However, both teams have the potential to be involved in matches with moderate goal-scoring, especially when playing at home. The outcome of the upcoming match will depend on a variety of factors, including the current form of the teams, individual player performances, and strategies employed by the coaches. Football matches can be unpredictable, and the statistics only provide a glimpse into the teams' performance, making the actual game an exciting event to watch for fans of both Derry City and Shelbourne.
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