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Dundalk vs Shelbourne Prediction, H2H & Stats

Ireland: Premier Division · Regular Season - 32
Dundalk

Dundalk

6th in table
LLDLW
Full time
2:3
HT 1 - 1
Shelbourne

Shelbourne

4th in table
DWWWL
10' Ademipo Odubeko
12' R. Teahan
39' S. Moore
55' Keith Buckley
71' D. McDaid
75' James Norris
80' S. Boyd
83' John Russell
83' Daniel Kelly
85' shane tracey
88' Alistair Coote
90' S. Boyd
Friday, 18 September 2026
Oriel Park, Dundalk

Head to head

Last 8 meetings
8games
1Dundalk wins
1Draws
6Shelbourne wins
2.4Goals per game
63%Both scored
63%Over 2.5
03 Jul 2026Premier Division Shelbourne 2 - 1 Dundalk
01 May 2026Premier Division Dundalk 1 - 2 Shelbourne
03 Apr 2026Premier Division Shelbourne 2 - 3 Dundalk
20 Jan 2026Friendlies Clubs Shelbourne 2 - 1 Dundalk
30 Aug 2024Premier Division Dundalk 0 - 1 Shelbourne
07 Jun 2024Premier Division Shelbourne 1 - 0 Dundalk
03 May 2024Premier Division Dundalk 0 - 0 Shelbourne
29 Mar 2024Premier Division Shelbourne 2 - 1 Dundalk

Premier Division table

#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPtsForm
1 Shamrock Rovers 362088 59:38 +21 68 LWLWW
2 Bohemians 361989 63:44 +19 65 WLWLW
3 St Patrick's Athl. 3617910 55:31 +24 60 LDLLW
4 Shelbourne 36121311 52:50 +2 49 LWWWD
5 Derry City 36111510 50:47 +3 48 DWWLW
6 Dundalk 36111213 55:59 -4 45 WLDLL
7 Waterford 36101313 54:61 -7 43 WWWLL
8 Galway United 36101214 46:53 -7 42 LDLWD
9 Drogheda United 36101016 44:57 -13 40 WLWLL
10 Sligo Rovers 3651021 28:66 -38 25 DLDLL

Top scorers

Premier Division
1 T. LonerganWaterford 16goals 7assists 34apps
2 P. AmondWaterford 14goals 1assists 36apps
3 C. WhelanBohemians 13goals 6assists 36apps
4 D. HorganDundalk 12goals 10assists 35apps
5 R. TierneyBohemians 11goals 3assists 35apps
6 M. DuffyDerry City 11goals 5assists 27apps
7 J. McGovernShamrock Rovers 10goals 7assists 31apps
8 R. EdmondsonSt Patrick's Athl. 10goals 1assists 36apps
9 M. DoyleDrogheda United 10goals 1assists 34apps
10 A. KeenaSt Patrick's Athl. 10goals 5assists 31apps

Recent form

2 W 2 D 6 L in the last 10
30 Oct 2026Premier Division Dundalk 3 - 1 Shamrock Rovers W
23 Oct 2026Premier Division Derry City 2 - 1 Dundalk L
17 Oct 2026Premier Division Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Dundalk D
02 Oct 2026Premier Division Dundalk 1 - 2 Bohemians L
18 Sep 2026Premier Division Dundalk 2 - 3 Shelbourne L
14 Sep 2026Premier Division Dundalk 0 - 4 St Patrick's Athl. L
11 Sep 2026Premier Division Waterford 1 - 1 Dundalk D
06 Sep 2026FAI Cup Derry City 4 - 2 Dundalk L
28 Aug 2026Premier Division Drogheda United 2 - 3 Dundalk W
21 Aug 2026Premier Division Dundalk 1 - 2 Galway United L
4 W 3 D 3 L in the last 10
30 Oct 2026Premier Division Shelbourne 2 - 3 Waterford L
23 Oct 2026Premier Division Bohemians 0 - 1 Shelbourne W
16 Oct 2026Premier Division St Patrick's Athl. 1 - 2 Shelbourne W
09 Oct 2026Premier Division Shelbourne 5 - 1 Sligo Rovers W
25 Sep 2026Premier Division Galway United 1 - 1 Shelbourne D
18 Sep 2026Premier Division Dundalk 2 - 3 Shelbourne W
14 Sep 2026Premier Division Shelbourne 1 - 2 Drogheda United L
11 Sep 2026Premier Division Shelbourne 0 - 1 Derry City L
04 Sep 2026Premier Division Shamrock Rovers 0 - 0 Shelbourne D
28 Aug 2026Premier Division Galway United 1 - 1 Shelbourne D

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Dundalk Draw Shelbourne
Value spotted: Shelbourne win at 2.90 (model 39% vs market 32%)

Most likely scores

1-1 12.2%
0-1 9.4%
1-0 8.7%
1-2 8.6%
2-1 8%
0-0 6.7%

Expected goals: 1.3 Dundalk · 1.4 Shelbourne

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals75%
Over 2.5 goals51%
Over 3.5 goals29%
Both teams score55%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
67%
Form
33%
70%
Attack
30%
33%
Defence
67%
43%
Goal model
57%
29%
Head to head
71%
43%
Goals
57%
47%
Overall
52%

Season numbers

Premier Division 2026

When the goals come

7
0-15'
6
11
16-30'
3
5
31-45'
8
3
46-60'
5
1
61-75'
10
16
76-90'
8
6
0-15'
7
7
16-30'
6
10
31-45'
6
13
46-60'
8
7
61-75'
6
11
76-90'
7
Dundalk Shelbourne

Side by side

Dundalk Shelbourne
31 Played 30
10 Won 8
11 Drawn 12
10 Lost 10
1.5 Goals scored per game 1.3
1.6 Goals conceded per game 1.4
1.5 / 1.5 Scored per game (home / away) 1.3 / 1.3
5 Clean sheets 6
3 Failed to score 7
3 Longest winning run 2
5-0 Biggest win 2-1
0-4 Biggest defeat 0-3
4/4 Penalties scored 3/4

Dundalk vs Shelbourne: preview and prediction

Dundalk host Shelbourne in the Ireland Premier Division (Regular Season - 32) on Friday, 18th September 2026 at 19:45 at Oriel Park, Dundalk. Dundalk sit 6th in the table and Shelbourne 4th.

Dundalk are struggling, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (L-L-D-L-W). Shelbourne are in good shape, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (D-W-W-W-L).

In the last 8 meetings, Dundalk won 1, Shelbourne won 6 and 1 ended level. These games average 2.4 goals, with both teams scoring in 63% and over 2.5 goals in 63%.

Our goal model expects about 1.3 goals for Dundalk and 1.4 for Shelbourne. It gives Shelbourne the edge (35% home win, 26% draw, 39% away win), 51% for over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.

Our pick was Home or Draw at odds of 1.38. We also like Over 2.5.

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Football Analyst & Predictor · Rarabet

Dundalk vs Shelbourne FAQs

What is the best prediction for Dundalk vs Shelbourne?

Our top tip is Double Chance: Home or Draw (1.38 odds).

Who will win Dundalk vs Shelbourne?

Shelbourne are favourites: our model gives Dundalk 35%, the draw 26% and Shelbourne 39%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 55% chance in our model, and it happened in 63% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 2.7 goals in total, with a 51% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Dundalk vs Shelbourne?

Kick-off is on Friday, 18th September 2026 at 19:45 at Oriel Park, Dundalk.