Shelbourne vs Dundalk Prediction
🔊 The upcoming clash between Shelbourne and Dundalk promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams have shown inconsistent form in recent matches, yet they remain competitive. Shelbourne, currently sitting fourth in the table, are eager to enhance their home performances, while Dundalk aim to solidify their fifth-place standing and extend their successful away run.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Shelbourne and Dundalk:
- 21 matches played;
- home victories - 5, away victories - 10, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 18 for Shelbourne, 30 for Dundalk;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.05, second half - 1.24;
- average total goals per match - 2.29.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Shelbourne Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Premier Division, with Sligo Rovers hosting Shelbourne. The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
🔴 Shelbourne have shown mixed results in their last five matches, with two wins, two draws, and one loss. The team averages 1.38 goals per game but often makes defensive errors, conceding a similar number of goals. At home, Shelbourne have failed to win in seven of their last eight encounters, indicating issues with capitalizing on their chances on home turf.
Match Results: Shelbourne

Dundalk Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, where Bohemians Dublin hosted Dundalk. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here's the match statistics (Dundalk vs Bohemians Dublin):
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
⚪ Dundalk enter this match following a run of two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five outings. The team boasts a consistent attacking performance, having scored in nearly all recent matches with an average of 1.8 goals per game. However, Dundalk's defense has shown vulnerabilities, frequently allowing opponents to find the net when playing away.
Match Results: Dundalk
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- played - 21;
- home team first-half wins - 2; away team first-half wins - 2; draws - 5;
- average first-half total: 1.05;
- today's home team averages 0.33 goals, while the away team averages 0.71.
First-Half Statistics: Shelbourne (home) vs Dundalk (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 4 vs 5;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 2 (40%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 3 (60%);
- draws: 4 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- average goals scored: 1 vs 1.2;
- average goals conceded: 0.5 vs 0.8.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 5;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 5 vs 2;
- average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.6) vs 1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.4).
- Shelbourne have drawn the first half at home in their last 9 matches (Premier Division).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- played - 21;
- home wins - 5, away wins - 10, draws - 6.
Statistics: Shelbourne vs Dundalk
- matches in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- % wins: 38% vs 25%;
- losses: 1 vs 1;
- draws: 4 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 4 vs 5.
- Dundalk have drawn in 5 of their last 6 away matches (Premier Division).
- Dundalk have drawn in 4 of their last 5 away matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (average total):
- home team - 0.86, away team - 1.43;
- overall - 2.29;
- both teams scored: all-time - 10 times; at home venue - 5 times.
Average Total Goals Statistics: Shelbourne vs Dundalk
- in the tournament: 2.5 vs 3;
- goals scored: 1.38 vs 1.63;
- in the first half: 0.63 vs 0.5;
- in the second half: 0.75 vs 1.13;
- Shelbourne at home in the tournament - 1.25;
- Dundalk away in the tournament - 1.2;
- last 10 matches: 1.6 (home - 1.8) vs 1.8 (away - 1.33).
- Dundalk have scored in 14 of their last 15 matches.
- Dundalk have scored in 7 of their last 8 away matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- played - 21;
- both teams scored all-time - 10 times;
- at home venue - 5 times.
Statistics: Shelbourne vs Dundalk
- played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 6 vs 5;
- Shelbourne BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Dundalk BTTS away - 4 (80%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 8 vs 7;
- Shelbourne BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Dundalk BTTS away - 5 (83%).
- Dundalk have both scored and conceded in 7 of their last 8 away matches.
Correct Score Prediction
Frequent Results Statistics (current season):
- most common scorelines in the tournament: 0-0 (5/40, 12.5%), 1-0 (5/40, 12.5%), 1-1 (5/40, 12.5%);
- Shelbourne at home most frequently ends matches: 0-0, 1-1, 2-2, 2-3 (1/4, 25%);
- Dundalk away most often play: 1-1, 2-2 (2/5, 40%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes:
1-1 - 11.85% (odds: 5.6)
1-0 - 10.58% (odds: 5.6)
2-1 - 9.44% (odds: 7.6)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form and statistics of the teams, a high-scoring match with both sides finding the back of the net is expected. Trends indicate that both clubs have a tendency to score and concede goals - particularly Dundalk, who have both scored and conceded in 7 of their last 8 away matches. Therefore, the bet on both teams to score (yes) appears to be the most reasonable for this encounter.