Dundalk vs Shelbourne — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Premier Division, Republic of Ireland
🕒 Friday 1st May, 19:45 BST

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Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

Dundalk have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 8/10 home matches (80%). Shelbourne have struggled on the road, winning only 4/10 away games (40%). The hosts look strong favourites — see our Home Win stats.

Dundalk consistently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 Goals in 70%), while Shelbourne are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking threat could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Both Dundalk and Shelbourne frequently see both teams scoring (60% and 70% respectively). BTTS – Yes looks highly probable with both sides regularly finding the net this season.

Shelbourne often produce high corner totals away (70%), while Dundalk are lower at home (60%). The visitors may push the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Dundalk have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, Shelbourne in 60% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Premier Division table for the 2026 season, with Dundalk (th) and Shelbourne (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premier Division 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Shamrock Rovers 12 7 4 1 19:10 +9 25
2 St Patrick's 12 7 2 3 21:10 +11 23
3 Dundalk H 12 5 6 1 22:16 +6 21
4 Bohemians 12 5 5 2 14:8 +6 20
5 Derry City 12 3 5 4 16:16 0 14
6 Galway United 11 4 2 5 14:16 -2 14
7 Shelbourne A 11 3 4 4 16:17 -1 13
8 Sligo Rovers 12 3 2 7 8:17 -9 11
9 Drogheda United 11 2 4 5 12:17 -5 10
10 Waterford United 11 0 4 7 8:23 -15 4

Team Form

Dundalk have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 80% of their home matches compared to Shelbourne's 40% away. The hosts hold a significant form advantage heading into this fixture.

Dundalk (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 8 (80%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Lost 0 (0%) 4 (40%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Dundalk have seen both teams score in 60% of home games this season, Shelbourne in 70% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Dundalk (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Dundalk frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Shelbourne are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Dundalk (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Dundalk (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Dundalk have scored 2+ goals in 50% of home games this season, Shelbourne in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Dundalk (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 8 (80%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Dundalk (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Dundalk (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 25 (2.5 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 8 (0.8 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)

Match Corners

Both Dundalk (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Shelbourne (90% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Dundalk (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 9.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 2 (20%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Dundalk have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.

Shelbourne have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

Dundalk (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Dundalk (Home Form) Shelbourne (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Today's Football Acca

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Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    100% combined
  • Borussia Dortmund U19 vs Schalke 04 U19 10:00 BST | U19 Bundesliga, Germany Borussia Dortmund U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/10 home matches this season · Schalke 04 U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/11 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    90% combined
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    90% combined
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    86% combined

Dundalk vs Shelbourne Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Dundalk vs Shelbourne?

Over 2.5 Goals — Dundalk have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, Shelbourne in 60% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Dundalk or Shelbourne?

Dundalk hold a clear form advantage — they've won 80% of home games in Premier Division this season, while Shelbourne have won only 40% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Dundalk and Shelbourne?

Possibly — Shelbourne regularly see both teams score away (70%), while Dundalk are lower at home (60%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Dundalk and Shelbourne?

Possibly — Dundalk frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Shelbourne are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Dundalk or Shelbourne?

Dundalk have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 50% of home games compared to Shelbourne's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Dundalk and Shelbourne?

Yes — both Dundalk (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Shelbourne (90% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premier Division. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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