Dundalk and Shelbourne face each other in an official match of the 2026 Irish Premier League season. The game takes place at Oriel Park on Friday, 18/09/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Dundalk vs Shelbourne Football Club, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Dundalk preview
Dundalk comes into the match having played 31 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 11 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.32 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 11 draws, and 10 losses.
Dundalk's attack has scored 47 goals during this period. Out of this total, 47 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 1.52 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.52.
The offence system of Dundalk is led by Daryl Horgan as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Daryl Horgan, who has contributed with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 50 goals with an average of 1.61 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 50 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 1.61.
The Reds preview
On the other hand, Shelbourne comes into the match having played 30 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 12 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 16 draws, and 19 losses.
Shelbourne's attack has scored 57 goals during this period. Out of this total, 38 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 1.27 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.19.
The offence system of Shelbourne is led by Harry Wood as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Harry Wood, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 42 goals with an average of 1.4 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 68 goals conceded in 48 matches, resulting in an average of 1.42.
Head to head: Dundalk vs Shelbourne
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Dundalk
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W L L |
0.8 |
| Home | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Away | D W L D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 40% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.13 | 3 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 1.52 | 1.53 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 1.47 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 74% | 67% | 81% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 27% | 6% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 7% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 68% | 73% | 63% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 1.83 | 1.71 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.45 | 1.58 |
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D D |
0.6 |
| Home | L L D L W |
0.8 |
| Away | D D L L L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 19% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.94 | 2.36 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1.25 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.69 | 1.07 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 75% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 13% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 23% | 25% | 21% |
| 1st to Score | 68% | 38% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.59 | 1.48 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.39 | 1.38 |
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