Shelbourne and Dundalk face each other on Friday 07.03.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Irish Premier League 2026 match. The game will take place at Shelbourne's home ground, the Tolka Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Shelbourne Football Club and Dundalk, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Shelbourne preview
Shelbourne heads into the match with the following record in the Irish Premier League: in 23 matches, Shelbourne Football Club secured 7 victories, 10 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.35 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Reds's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.
Shelbourne has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 43 goals, of which 33 were scored in the Irish Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.43 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Harry Wood, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Harry Wood has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Shelbourne has conceded 34 goals in the Irish Premier League (an average of 1.48 per game) and 51 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.38 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Dundalk preview
Dundalk comes into the game with 22 matches played so far in the Irish Premier League. They have secured 9 victories, 8 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.59 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 9 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses.
Dundalk's attack has been highly effective, scoring 36 goals during this period. Of that total, 36 were netted in the Irish Premier League, with an average of 1.64 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.64.
Dundalk's offensive system is led by Daryl Horgan, the team's top scorer this season. The irish midfielder has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Daryl Horgan. The midfielder has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 32 goals with an average of 1.45 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 32 goals in 22 matches, averaging 1.45 per match.
Head to head: Shelbourne vs Dundalk
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D W D |
1.2 |
| Home | L W D W D |
1.6 |
| Away | D D D W D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 17% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.91 | 3.08 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.33 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.48 | 1.75 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 74% | 75% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 17% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 25% | 9% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 42% | 64% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.62 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.36 | 1.31 |
Dundalk
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W D |
2 |
| Home | L W W L L |
1.2 |
| Away | W W D D L |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 55% | 27% |
| Goals | 3.09 | 3 | 3.18 |
| Scored | 1.64 | 1.82 | 1.45 |
| Conceded | 1.45 | 1.18 | 1.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 64% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 36% | 9% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 82% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.81 | 1.78 | 1.83 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.51 | 1.58 |
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