The Premier Division sees Shamrock Rovers take on Dundalk on Friday 7 August, kicking off at 20:00 (WAT) at Tallaght Stadium. Shamrock Rovers are 1st with 68 points from 36 games (top of the table), while Dundalk sit 6th on 45 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 23 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Shamrock Rovers's last 5: WDWLD Most recently they beat Egnatia Rrogozhinë 3–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Dundalk's last 5: DDWLL Most recently they drew with Sligo Rovers 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Shamrock Rovers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 23 February 2026, finished Shamrock Rovers 1–1 Dundalk.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.8 for Shamrock Rovers and 1.0 for Dundalk. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 60%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Shamrock Rovers 1–1 Dundalk. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shamrock Rovers59%fair 1.69 · @1.66
Draw19%fair 5.25 · @3.90
Dundalk22%fair 4.60 · @4.75
2.78Expected goals
1.82Shamrock Rovers xG
0.97Dundalk xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–011%
1–111%
2–010%
2–110%
0–06%
3–06%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 1.8 – 1.0 Dundalk expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Dundalk 22%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk?
Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 1–1 Dundalk, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk?
Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 7 August 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Tallaght Stadium.
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.
