Our Dundalk vs Shelbourne Prediction: 1-2
Dundalk vs Shelbourne in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday May 1, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Dundalk vs Shelbourne 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.
→ View Today's Full-Time Score Predictions
Recent Form Insights
Dundalk's Last Match – Dundalk vs Shelbourne
Dundalk will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior Cup triumph against Shelbourne on April 14. In that match, Dundalk recorded 50% possession, firing 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dundalk | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 54 |
 Shelbourne | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 50 |
Shelbourne's Last Match – Dundalk vs Shelbourne
Shelbourne will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior Cup defeat at the hands of Dundalk on April 14. In that match, Shelbourne saw 50% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 54 |
| Shelbourne | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 50 |
Dundalk vs Shelbourne Stats
Key Stats
| Dundalk | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 1.51 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dundalk are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Shelbourne average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.