Dundalk host Shelbourne in the Premier Division on Friday, 18 September 2026. Our model makes Dundalk the favourite at 43%, with the draw at 25% and Shelbourne at 32%.
Form and league position
Dundalk sit 4th of 10 with 41 points from 31 games (47 scored, 50 conceded), recent form L-L-W-D-L. Shelbourne sit 7th of 10 with 36 points from 30 games (38 scored, 42 conceded), recent form D-D-D-L-L.
Head-to-head record
The two sides have met 3 times in our records: Dundalk won 1, Shelbourne won 2 and 0 ended level, with an average of 3.7 goals per meeting.
Goals outlook
Attack-versus-defence rates give an expected score of 1.5–1.4, about 2.9 goals in total. That puts Over 2.5 goals at 55% and both teams to score at 60%.
Team news
No injuries or suspensions are reported for either squad.
What the market says
Bookmakers price Dundalk at 2.29, the draw at 3.50 and Shelbourne at 2.86; those prices are blended into the probabilities above.
Prediction
Dundalk to win (43%), most likely score 2-1.
This preview is a model projection built from league standings, recent form, goal rates, reported absences and, where available, bookmaker prices. It is refreshed automatically as new data arrives.
