Shelbourne travel to Oriel Park in the Premier Division on Friday 1 May (19:45 WAT) to face Dundalk. Dundalk are 6th with 45 points from 36 games (in the bottom half), while Shelbourne sit 4th on 49 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Dundalk's last 5: WDWWD Most recently they beat Galway United 2–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Shelbourne's last 5: LLLLD Most recently they lost to Drogheda United 3–4 at home. They average 1.7 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Dundalk arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 April 2026, finished Shelbourne 2–3 Dundalk.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.5 for Dundalk and 1.4 for Shelbourne. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score in 63% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Dundalk 1–1 Shelbourne. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Dundalk41%fair 2.47 · @2.50
Draw23%fair 4.43 · @3.55
Shelbourne37%fair 2.71 · @2.60
2.97Expected goals
1.53Dundalk xG
1.44Shelbourne xG
63%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–08%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Dundalk 1.5 – 1.4 Shelbourne expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
On our numbers Dundalk have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Shelbourne 37%.
How many goals will there be in Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
Our predicted score is Dundalk 1–1 Shelbourne, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
Dundalk vs Shelbourne (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 1 May 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Oriel Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
