Shelbourne vs Dundalk Prediction 3 July 2026
🔊 Heading into the clash, Shelbourne and Dundalk are both near the top of the table, but their motivations differ significantly. The hosts still have an outside shot at European qualification, though they trail by seven points. Dundalk sit slightly higher, just three points off third place. With the season entering its final stretch, both sides have posted average scoring numbers and struggled for consistency in recent outings.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 01 May 2026 and ended with a score of 1-2. Here’s a comparative breakdown from that match (Dundalk were the home team):
- Possession: 66% vs 34%;
- Corners: 5 vs 5;
- Fouls committed: 11 vs 12;
- Yellow cards: 4 vs 5;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 4.
📊 Head-to-head stats for official meetings between Shelbourne and Dundalk:
- 24 matches played;
- home side have won 6 times, away side 12 times, with 6 draws;
- goals scored: 23 for the hosts, 37 for the visitors;
- average first-half total: 1.13 goals, second-half: 1.38 goals;
- average total goals per match: 2.5.
Head-to-head statistics Shelbourne - Dundalk
Shelbourne Team Overview
The team's most recent official fixture took place on in the Premier Division, with Sligo Rovers hosting Shelbourne. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the key stats from the game (Shelbourne vs Sligo Rovers):
- Possession: 59% vs 41%;
- Corners: 14 vs 3;
- Fouls committed: 11 vs 9;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- Shots on target: 7 vs 3.
Shelbourne are having a steady campaign, built on a disciplined back line and a cautious approach. Over their last 10 matches, they average 1.2 goals both scored and conceded per game. In their previous five outings, Shelbourne have managed just one win, along with three draws and a single defeat. Throughout the season, their reliance on structure and discipline is clear-evidenced by a high number of draws (10 from 23 matches). The league table still leaves them with a chance to push for a European spot, but the current gap means they’ll need to string together a run of positive results. The pressure is moderate.
Match Results: Shelbourne
Dundalk Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, with Dundalk as the home team and Waterford United as the away team. The match ended with a score of 2-3.
Here’s a look at the key stats from that Dundalk vs Waterford United clash:
- Possession: 64% vs 36%;
- Corners: 6 vs 3;
- Fouls: 8 vs 17;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 7 vs 7.
Dundalk have picked up more wins over the course of the season (9 victories), but their form remains inconsistent: four wins and four losses in their last ten matches highlight the team’s fluctuating performances. The visitors have a slightly better scoring rate, averaging 1.4 goals per game over this stretch, yet their defensive reliability is in question as they concede nearly as many (1.5). Dundalk have claimed three wins in their last five outings-a positive run, albeit without a clear upward trend. Despite trailing the league leaders by 12 points, they remain motivated in the table, with just a five-point gap separating them from second place.
Match Results: Dundalk
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Matches played - 24;
- Home wins - 6, Away wins - 12, Draws - 6.
Stats: Shelbourne vs Dundalk
- Matches in the competition: 23 vs 22;
- Wins: 7 vs 9;
- Win percentage: 30% vs 41%;
- Losses: 6 vs 5;
- Draws: 10 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 4;
- Losses: 1 vs 4;
- Draws: 6 vs 2.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 0.96, Away side - 1.54;
- Overall head-to-head average - 2.5;
- Both teams have scored: all-time - 13 times; at Shelbourne’s ground - 6 times.
Average total goals stats: Shelbourne vs Dundalk
- In the competition: 2.91 vs 3.09;
- Goals scored: 1.43 vs 1.64;
- First half: 0.57 vs 0.77;
- Second half: 0.87 vs 0.86;
- Shelbourne at home in the competition - 1.33;
- Dundalk away in the competition - 1.45;
- Last 10 matches: 1.2 (home - 1) vs 1.4 (away - 1.75).
- Dundalk have scored under 1.5 goals in six of their last seven away head-to-heads against Shelbourne (Premier Division).
Corners Prediction
Shelbourne: Stats
- This season: average corners per match - 5.26; at home - 5.17;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 5.3; at home - 5.4.
Dundalk: Stats
- This season: average corners per match - 6.05; away - 6.82;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 5.6; away - 6.5.
- Over 8.5 corners has landed in five consecutive head-to-head meetings between these sides.
- Over 8.5 corners has landed in five consecutive Dundalk matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 24;
- Both teams have scored all-time - 13 times;
- At Shelbourne’s ground - 6 times.
Stats: Shelbourne vs Dundalk
- Matches played in the competition: 23 vs 22;
- Matches with both teams scoring this season (BTTS): 17 vs 15;
- Shelbourne BTTS at home - 9 (75%);
- Dundalk BTTS away - 8 (73%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- Shelbourne BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Dundalk BTTS away - 3 (75%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most frequent results (current season):
- The most common scoreline in the competition: 1-1 (14/113, 12.4%);
- Shelbourne at home most often finish with: 0-0, 1-1, 2-1, or 2-3 (2/12, 16.7% each);
- Dundalk away most frequently end up with: 1-1 (3/11, 27.3%).
Based on stats and probability models, the algorithm predicts the top three outcomes:
1-1 - 10.48% (odds: 6.31)
2-1 - 8.68% (odds: 6.97)
1-0 - 8.09% (odds: 7.61)
⭐ Editors’ Prediction
The visitors rarely manage to score more than 1.5 goals when facing Shelbourne away - in fact, this has happened just once in their last seven head-to-heads at this ground. Adding to that, Dundalk’s current attacking output remains modest, averaging no more than 1.4 goals per game even over an extended run. With no clear edge up front, the smart play here is to back Dundalk team total under 1.5 goals.No comments
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