Our Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk Prediction: 2-1
Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Monday February 23, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shamrock Rovers's Last Match – Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City
Shamrock Rovers must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Republic of Ireland Super Cup defeat against Derry City on January 31. In that match, Shamrock Rovers controlled 50% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shamrock Rovers | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 32 |
Derry City | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 50 |
Dundalk's Last Match – Derry City vs Dundalk
Dundalk will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division share of the spoils with Derry City on February 13. In that match, Dundalk saw 36% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Derry City | 64% | 12 (7) | 1.28 | 82 |
Dundalk | 36% | 7 (5) | 0.5 | 40 |
Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk Stats
Key Stats
| Shamrock Rovers | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 0.57 | Defence Strength | 0.96 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shamrock Rovers are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Dundalk average 2.5 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.



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