Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.60 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.60Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultDundalk to win ✗40% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.60
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.53
Dundalk vs Shelbourne preview and prediction
The match
Shelbourne travel to Oriel Park in the Premier Division on Friday 18 September (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: LDLWL Most recently they lost to St Patrick's Athl. 0–4 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.5 goals a game.
Shelbourne's last 5: LLDDL Most recently they lost to Drogheda United 1–2 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Dundalk arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 July 2026, finished Shelbourne 2–1 Dundalk. Across their last 3 meetings Dundalk have won 1, Shelbourne 2, with 0 draws and 3.7 goals per game; both teams scored in 3 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.5 for Dundalk and 1.4 for Shelbourne. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 55% 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 Both teams to score – a 63% chance at odds of 1.60. Predicted score: Dundalk 1–1 Shelbourne. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Dundalk40%fair 2.47 · @2.25
Draw24%fair 4.22 · @3.30
Shelbourne36%fair 2.79 · @2.88
2.90Expected goals
1.50Dundalk xG
1.40Shelbourne xG
63%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
2–19%
1–08%
1–28%
0–18%
2–06%
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 Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.60.
Who will win Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
On our numbers Dundalk have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Shelbourne 36%.
How many goals will there be in Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% 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 2.9 goals in total.
When is Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
Dundalk vs Shelbourne (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 18 September 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.
