The Republic of Ireland Premier Division showdown between Dundalk and Shelbourne on 01.05.2026 promises to be a highlight of the season. This match pits two evenly matched teams against each other. Browse our expert prediction, understand the dynamics, and use our detailed analysis to make an informed bet on this anticipated game.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Shamrock Rovers | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 19/11 | 25 |
| 3 | Dundalk | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 22/18 | 21 |
| 4 | Bohemians | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15/11 | 20 |
| 7 | Sligo Rovers | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10/17 | 14 |
| 8 | Shelbourne | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 19/21 | 13 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 16/20 | 13 |
Key Player Statistics: Dundalk vs Shelbourne
Dundalk vs Shelbourne Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Dundalk | 03.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Shelbourne | Dundalk | 20.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Shelbourne | 30.08.2024 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Dundalk | 07.06.2024 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Shelbourne | 03.05.2024 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Dundalk | 29.03.2024 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Dundalk | 06.10.2023 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Shelbourne | 06.08.2023 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Dundalk | 21.04.2023 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Shelbourne | 06.03.2023 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Dundalk | 25.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Galway United | 17.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 10.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | St Patrick's Athl. | 06.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Dundalk | 03.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Dundalk | 20.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Sligo Rovers | 16.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Waterford | 13.03.2026 | 5-0 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Dundalk | 06.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Dundalk | 27.02.2026 | 4-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Drogheda United | 24.04.2026 | 3-4 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Derry City | 17.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Shelbourne | 06.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Dundalk | 03.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Shelbourne | 21.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Bohemians | 16.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shelbourne | 13.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Shamrock Rovers | 09.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | St Patrick's Athl. | 06.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Shelbourne | 27.02.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Dundalk VS Shelbourne
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Dundalk vs Shelbourne
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Dundalk vs Shelbourne
htmlThere are some fixtures in football that just carry a different kind of weight. Dundalk hosting Shelbourne in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is one of them. And right now, with the table telling a very interesting story, this one feels bigger than most.
Dundalk sit third with 21 points from 13 games. Shelbourne are down in eighth, with just 13 points from 12 outings. On paper, this looks like a routine home win. But don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Shels being out of form.
Here's what you need to watch for. Shelbourne are a team that scores goals. Nineteen in twelve league games tells you they have firepower. The problem is they concede nearly as many, letting in 21 at the other end. They're chaotic. And chaos in derby football can cut both ways.
Dundalk themselves haven't exactly been a wall at the back. Twenty-two scored, eighteen conceded in thirteen games. Both of these sides love a goal. I fully expect this match to produce plenty of action at both ends, and that's your first real betting insight right there. The Over 2.5 goals market looks extremely attractive here.
Now here's the surprising statistical nugget that most people will completely overlook. In the last six head-to-head Premier Division meetings between these sides, not one game has been won by more than one goal. Every single result has been tight. We're talking 1-0, 2-1, 0-1, 0-0. Even their most recent league clash, just weeks ago, ended 2-3. Close, breathless, dramatic football every single time.
Dundalk's creative heartbeat runs through D. Horgan, who has chipped in with four assists already this season in eleven appearances. He pulls the strings. If Shelbourne's disciplinary concerns materialise — D. Kelly and K. McInroy are already sitting on five and four yellows respectively — Dundalk could exploit the spaces that open up after a booking changes the game's shape.
The odds have Dundalk at 2.00 and Shelbourne at 3.50. I think the home win at evens carries genuine value given the form gap and home advantage. My bold prediction: Dundalk win 2-1, with Horgan directly involved in at least one goal. First goalscorer markets and Both Teams to Score could both land nicely here.
Dundalk at home, fired up, with something to prove at the top of the table. This is exactly the kind of match that makes Irish football worth staying up for.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. O'Keeffe | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Horgan | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 68 kg |
| B. Burns | Northern Ireland | 26 | Defender | 173 cm | 72 kg |
| D. Mullen | Scotland | 31 | Attacker | 176 cm | 70 kg |
| D. McDaid | Scotland | 30 | Midfielder | 175 cm | n/a |
| R. Cornwall | Republic of Ireland | 31 | Defender | 185 cm | 86 kg |
| K. Buckley | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 177 cm | n/a |
| C. Kearns | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Goalkeeper | 188 | n/a |
| A. Dervin | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Wilson | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Minogue | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| H. Groome | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Arubi | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Attacker | 183 cm | n/a |
| H. Warren | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Kenny | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Sean Spaight | Republic of Ireland | 17 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Wilson | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| S. Tracey | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| V. Leonard | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| R. Teahan | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Gannon | Republic of Ireland | 34 | Defender | 183 | 67 |
| D. Kelly | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Bone | England | 28 | Defender | 183 | 85 |
| J. Martin | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Attacker | 185 | 70 |
| P. Barrett | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Defender | 183 | 90 |
| A. Coote | Scotland | 27 | Midfielder | 173 | 66 |
| O. Casey | Northern Ireland | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| K. Ledwidge | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Wessel Speel | Netherlands | 24 | Goalkeeper | ||
| E. Caffrey | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Midfielder | 174 | 66 |
| M. Odubeko | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Attacker | 181 | n/a |
| H. Wood | England | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Jack Henry-Francis | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Midfielder | 181 | |
| I. Lundgren | Sweden | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Walsh | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| W. Jarvis | England | 23 | Attacker | 185 | 65 |
| M. Mbeng | France | 24 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| S. Boyd | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| K. McInroy | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| R. Freitas | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Dundalk vs Shelbourne match odds
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