Shelbourne vs Dundalk Prediction 3 April 2026

    🔊 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.

    Head-to-head statistics Shelbourne - Dundalk

    31%
    8 Wins
    23%
    6 Draws
    46%
    12 Wins
    Total games
    26
    Total Goals Avg
    2.62
    Both teams scored
    58%
    1.08
    Total average
    1.54
    Last matches
    18.09.26
    Premier Division
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    1
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    1.18
    2.18
    1
    4
    11
    13
    1
    4
    2
    3
    1
    1
    1
    2
    1.18
    2.18
    1
    4
    11
    13
    1
    4
    03.07.26
    Premier Division
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    1.93
    0.95
    1
    5
    17
    15
    4
    5
    2
    1
    2
    1
    0
    0
    1.93
    0.95
    1
    5
    17
    15
    4
    5
    01.05.26
    Premier Division
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    2.00
    1.76
    5
    5
    11
    12
    4
    5
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    1
    2.00
    1.76
    5
    5
    11
    12
    4
    5
    14.04.26
    IRE Leinster Senior Cup
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    -
    -
    6
    3
    -
    -
    1
    2
    3
    1
    2
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    6
    3
    -
    -
    1
    2
    03.04.26
    Premier Division
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    2.06
    1.75
    5
    6
    9
    8
    4
    2
    2
    3
    0
    2
    2
    1
    2.06
    1.75
    5
    6
    9
    8
    4
    2
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    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

    Last matches
    18.09.26
    Premier Division
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    1
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    1.18
    2.18
    1
    4
    11
    13
    1
    4
    2
    3
    1
    1
    1
    2
    1.18
    2.18
    1
    4
    11
    13
    1
    4
    W
    14.09.26
    Premier Division
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    1.31
    1.32
    7
    1
    12
    11
    3
    1
    1
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1.31
    1.32
    7
    1
    12
    11
    3
    1
    L
    11.09.26
    Premier Division
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    Derry City
    Derry City
    0.82
    1.05
    6
    5
    11
    7
    2
    3
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0.82
    1.05
    6
    5
    11
    7
    2
    3
    L
    04.09.26
    Premier Division
    Shamrock Rovers
    Shamrock Rovers
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    1.65
    0.82
    5
    5
    9
    7
    1
    3
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1.65
    0.82
    5
    5
    9
    7
    1
    3
    D
    28.08.26
    Premier Division
    Galway United
    Galway United
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    0.54
    1.80
    4
    3
    12
    12
    3
    4
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    0.54
    1.80
    4
    3
    12
    12
    3
    4
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    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

    Last matches
    18.09.26
    Premier Division
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    1
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    1.18
    2.18
    1
    4
    11
    13
    1
    4
    2
    3
    1
    1
    1
    2
    1.18
    2.18
    1
    4
    11
    13
    1
    4
    L
    14.09.26
    Premier Division
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    Saint Patrick´s Athletic
    Saint Patrick´s Athletic
    0.28
    2.94
    3
    3
    9
    12
    2
    1
    0
    4
    0
    2
    0
    2
    0.28
    2.94
    3
    3
    9
    12
    2
    1
    L
    11.09.26
    Premier Division
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    2.04
    0.55
    9
    1
    16
    10
    1
    4
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    2.04
    0.55
    9
    1
    16
    10
    1
    4
    D
    06.09.26
    FAI Cup
    Derry City
    Derry City
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    -
    -
    3
    8
    -
    -
    2
    1
    4
    2
    2
    1
    2
    1
    -
    -
    3
    8
    -
    -
    2
    1
    L
    28.08.26
    Premier Division
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    1.89
    3.04
    5
    3
    12
    12
    2
    3
    2
    3
    2
    1
    0
    2
    1.89
    3.04
    5
    3
    12
    12
    2
    3
    W
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    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).
    Trends
    • Shelbourne have drawn the first half at home in their last 9 matches (Premier Division).
    👉 Prediction: 1st Half Draw (odds: 2.08)

    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.
    Trends
    • Dundalk have drawn in 5 of their last 6 away matches (Premier Division).
    • Dundalk have drawn in 4 of their last 5 away matches.
    👉Prediction: Draw(odds: 3.55)

    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).
    Trends
    • Dundalk have scored in 14 of their last 15 matches.
    • Dundalk have scored in 7 of their last 8 away matches.
    👉Prediction: Dundalk will score goal(odds: 1.57)

    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%).
    Trends
    • Dundalk have both scored and conceded in 7 of their last 8 away matches.
    👉Prediction: Both Teams to Score – (Yes)(odds: 1.92)

    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)

    👉Prediction: Correct Score (1:1)(odds: 5.6)

    ⭐ 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.

    Both Teams to Score – (Yes)
    Odds-109
    Published: 01/04/2026, 11:00

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    Betting Tips: Shelbourne - Dundalk

    Shelbourne have drawn in the 1st half:
    shelbourne-dublin-fcin last 9 home games (Premier Division).
    1st Half Draw
    Bovada
    +125
    Dundalk have drawn:
    dundalk-fcin 5 of last 6 away games (Premier Division).
    dundalk-fcin 4 of last 5 away games.
    Draw
    Bovada
    +265
    Shelbourne have not won:
    shelbourne-dublin-fcin 7 of last 8 home games.
    shelbourne-dublin-fcin last 5 home games (Premier Division).
    Dundalk have not lost:
    dundalk-fcin 12 of last 13 games.
    dundalk-fcin 8 of last 9 games (Premier Division).
    dundalk-fcin 6 of last 7 away games.
    Dundalk will not lose
    Everygame
    +103
    Shelbourne have not lost:
    shelbourne-dublin-fcdundalk-fcin last 7 games against Dundalk (Premier Division).
    shelbourne-dublin-fcdundalk-fcin last 6 home games against Dundalk (Premier Division).
    shelbourne-dublin-fcin 13 of last 14 games (Premier Division).
    shelbourne-dublin-fcin 9 of last 10 home games (Premier Division).
    shelbourne-dublin-fcin 8 of last 9 games.
    Dundalk have not won:
    dundalk-fcin 8 of last 9 away games.
    dundalk-fcin last 6 away games (Premier Division).
    Shelbourne will not lose
    Everygame
    -500
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    Shelbourne - Dundalk Table position

    Premier Division 2026
    gWDLGDPForm
    3.
    Bohemians Dublin
    Bohemians Dublin
    31168755-3756
    4.
    Derry City
    Derry City
    32914945-4241
    5.
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    3210111149-5341
    6.
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    319121041-4439
    7.
    Galway United
    Galway United
    319101241-4737
    8.
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    327131244-5434

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    1 - Win
    3 - Draws
    6 - Loses
    Wins - 2
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 5
    10 matches
    Scored - 10
    Conceded - 16
    -6
    0
    21 - Scored
    21 - Conceded
    1
    Wins
    2
    3
    Draws
    3
    6
    Loses
    5
    Goal difference
    10
    Scored
    21
    16
    Conceded
    21
    2.6
    Match goals average
    4.2
    1
    Goals scored per match on average
    2.1
    1.6
    Goals conceded per match on average
    2.1
    7
    Both teams scored
    8
    90'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    43'
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