Good pick · fair odds 1.57 · bookmaker 1.53 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.53Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultShamrock Rovers to win ✗52% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.38
Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers preview and prediction
The match
Dundalk host Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division on Friday 30 October, with kick-off at 20:45 (WAT) at Oriel Park. Dundalk are 6th with 45 points from 36 games (in the bottom half), while Shamrock Rovers sit 1st on 68 points (top of the table). A gap of 23 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Dundalk's last 5: LDLLL Most recently they lost to Derry City 1–2 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Shamrock Rovers's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Sligo Rovers 4–0 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.0 per game.
Shamrock Rovers arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 7 August 2026, finished Shamrock Rovers 3–2 Dundalk. Across their last 2 meetings Dundalk have won 0, Shamrock Rovers 1, with 1 draw and 3.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.2 for Dundalk and 1.7 for Shamrock Rovers. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 55% and both teams to score at 64%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.53. Predicted score: Dundalk 1–1 Shamrock Rovers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Dundalk27%fair 3.67 · @3.30
Draw21%fair 4.82 · @3.40
Shamrock Rovers52%fair 1.92 · @2.00
2.90Expected goals
1.17Dundalk xG
1.73Shamrock Rovers xG
64%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–210%
0–110%
0–28%
2–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: Dundalk 1.2 – 1.7 Shamrock Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.53.
Who will win Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers?
On our numbers Dundalk have a 27% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Shamrock Rovers 52%.
How many goals will there be in Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our predicted score is Dundalk 1–1 Shamrock Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers?
Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 30 October 2026 at 20:45 (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.
