Good pick · fair odds 1.58 · bookmaker 1.60 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.60Odds
Picks by market
ResultDundalk to win ✗41% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.60
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · fair 1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.49
Dundalk vs Shelbourne: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 18 September the Premier Division brings Dundalk against Shelbourne at Oriel Park. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Dundalk are 6th, lower half, on 45 points after 36 matches; Shelbourne are 4th (among the top four) with 49.
Current form
Dundalk, last 5: LDLWL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to St Patrick's Athl., at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.5 a game lately.
Shelbourne, last 5: LLDDL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Drogheda United, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Dundalk, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.3 for Shelbourne.
Head to head
When they last met (3 Jul 2026) it ended Shelbourne 2–1 Dundalk. The last 3 head-to-heads: Dundalk 1 win, Shelbourne 2, draws 0. Those games averaged 3.7 goals and saw GG land 3 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Dundalk 1.5 xG, Shelbourne 1.4 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 55% for three or more goals, 63% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Dundalk 41%, draw 22%, Shelbourne 36%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.60.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (63%, odds 1.60). Most likely score in line with that pick: Dundalk 1–1 Shelbourne. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Dundalk41%fair 2.42 · @2.25
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.30
Shelbourne36%fair 2.76 · @2.88
2.90Expected goals
1.51Dundalk xG
1.39Shelbourne xG
63%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
2–19%
1–08%
1–28%
0–18%
2–06%
From our goals model: Dundalk 1.5 – 1.4 Shelbourne expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.60.
Who will win Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
On our numbers Dundalk have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Shelbourne 36%.
How many goals will there be in Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
Our predicted score is Dundalk 1–1 Shelbourne, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
Dundalk vs Shelbourne (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 18 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Oriel Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
