St. Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne H2H 15th March 2024: Head to Head Stats and Prediction
St. Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne are poised to renew their age-old rivalry on the 15th of March 2024, as they gear up for yet another exhilarating encounter in the footballing arena. With 40 matches played between them, their head-to-head history offers invaluable insights into what we can expect from this upcoming fixture. Let's delve into the statistics and make a prediction for this highly anticipated match.
In the 40 matches played so far, the rivalry between St. Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne has been fiercely contested, with both teams closely matched. Shelbourne holds a slight edge with 16 victories, while St. Patrick's Athletic has secured 15 wins. Additionally, 9 matches ended in draws, emphasizing the competitive nature of their clashes. On average, these encounters have seen a total of 2.48 goals per match, indicating a propensity for tightly contested affairs.
Analyzing their performance in the current season, St. Patrick's Athletic has displayed a decent scoring record, averaging 1.50 goals per match. Moreover, in a significant portion of their home games, the total goals (including both teams) surpassed 1.5, highlighting their attacking prowess on home turf. Conversely, Shelbourne has also showcased proficiency in front of goal this season, averaging 1.50 goals per match. However, their away form has been relatively subdued, with only 60.00% of their matches witnessing over 1.5 goals scored.
Examining recent streaks, both teams have displayed a pattern of drawing their recent encounters, with the last three matches ending in stalemates. Additionally, in the last three matches between them, the sum of goals has been under 2.5, indicating a trend towards tighter defensive battles.
Considering these statistics and streaks, the upcoming match between St. Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne is likely to be keenly contested, with both teams eager to secure a vital victory. While Shelbourne holds a slender advantage in their head-to-head record, St. Patrick's Athletic's strong home form could pose a significant challenge.
Prediction: St. Patrick's Athletic 1 - 1 Shelbourne
With both teams evenly matched and recent encounters tending towards draws with fewer goals, it's predicted that they will share the spoils once again in a tightly contested affair. However, football is unpredictable, and either team could snatch victory in what promises to be an enthralling clash between two determined sides.
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