Dundalk vs Shelbourne Prediction 1 May 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Dundalk and Shelbourne promises to be an intriguing encounter. Dundalk are in decent form, buoyed by recent home successes, though their head-to-head record reveals challenges against Shelbourne. On the other hand, Shelbourne display inconsistency on the road, which could prove decisive in the outcome of the match.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 14 April 2026 and ended with a score of 3-1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Dundalk were the home side):
- possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corners: 6 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Dundalk and Shelbourne:
- 23 matches played;
- home wins - 12, away wins - 5, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 36 for Dundalk, 21 for Shelbourne;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1.13, in the 2nd half - 1.35;
- average total goals per match - 2.48.
Head-to-head statistics Dundalk - Shelbourne
Dundalk Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Premier Division, with Sligo Rovers hosting Dundalk. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory for the home side.
Here are the match stats (Dundalk vs Sligo Rovers):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 11 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
🔴 Dundalk have been in impressive form over their last five matches, securing 3 wins and a draw with just one loss. They average 1.69 goals per game, while their defense concedes slightly under one and a half goals per match. At home, they are particularly strong, remaining unbeaten in 12 of their last 13 encounters with Shelbourne. The team currently sits third in the table, which motivates them to maintain their position in the fight for top spots.
Match Results: Dundalk
Shelbourne Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Premier Division, with Shelbourne hosting Drogheda United. The game concluded with a 3-4 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Shelbourne vs Drogheda United):
- possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
⚪ Shelbourne are struggling with their form, evidenced by a run of four consecutive defeats. The team averages 1.58 goals per game but shows significant defensive vulnerabilities, conceding around two goals per match. Despite this, they frequently find both the net and allow goals on the road (in 6 of their last 7 games), making them an unpredictable opponent.
Match Results: Shelbourne
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 23;
- Home wins - 12, Away wins - 5, Draws - 6.
Statistics: Dundalk vs Shelbourne
- Matches in the tournament: 13 vs 12;
- Wins: 5 vs 3;
- Win percentage: 38% vs 25%;
- Losses: 2 vs 5;
- Draws: 6 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 2;
- Losses: 1 vs 6;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
- Shelbourne have lost 5 matches in a row.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (Average Total):
- Home team - 1.57, Away team - 0.91;
- Overall head-to-head - 2.48;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 12 times; at home - 6 times.
Average Total Goals Statistics: Dundalk vs Shelbourne
- In the tournament: 3.08 vs 3.33;
- Goals scored: 1.69 vs 1.58;
- First half: 0.69 vs 0.67;
- Second half: 1 vs 0.92;
- Dundalk at home in the tournament - 2.17;
- Shelbourne away in the tournament - 1.6;
- Last 10 matches: 2.1 (home - 2.5) vs 1.6 (away - 1.5).
- Dundalk have scored less than 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head encounters (Premier Division).
Corners Prediction
Dundalk: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6.46; at home - 5.83;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.8; at home - 5.5.
Shelbourne: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.25, away - 5.6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; away - 4.
- Dundalk have delivered more than 4.5 corners in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 23;
- Both teams scored overall - 12 times;
- At home - 6 times.
Statistics: Dundalk vs Shelbourne
- Tournament matches played: 13 vs 12;
- Matches where both teams scored (BTTS): Dundalk - 8, Shelbourne - 10;
- Dundalk BTTS at home - 3 (50%);
- Shelbourne BTTS away - 4 (80%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: Dundalk - 6, Shelbourne - 8;
- Dundalk BTTS at home - 3 (50%);
- Shelbourne BTTS away - 3 (75%).
- Shelbourne have scored and conceded in their last 6 out of 7 away matches (Premier Division).
- Shelbourne have both scored and conceded in their last 5 matches consecutively.
Correct Score Prediction
Frequent Results Statistics (Current Season):
- The most common scoreline in the tournament: 1-1 (8/63, 12.7%);
- Dundalk's frequent home results: 1-0, 1-1, 2-0, 2-1, 2-2, and a rare high score of 5-0 (1/6, 16.7%);
- Shelbourne's frequent away result: a narrow defeat of 1-2 (2/5, 40%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top three outcomes:
1-1 - 12.12% (odds: 5.6)
2-1 - 8.25% (odds: 8.4)
1-0 - 8.06% (odds: 7.8)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Analyzing current trends and team form, the most likely outcome for the match is a bet on both teams finding the net. This prediction is backed by Shelbourne's away performance statistics and the general trend of both clubs' scoring prowess in recent weeks. Considering Shelbourne have both scored and conceded in five consecutive matches, the bet both teams to score (yes) appears to be a logical choice.No comments
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