Dundalk FC vs Shelbourne FC: Result, Prediction & Head-to-Head

Dundalk FC hosted Shelbourne FC in Ireland. Premier Division action on September 18th, 2026 at Oriel Park.

The final score was 2–3, a win for Shelbourne FC. Before kick-off the bookmakers had Dundalk FC as favourites at around 2.25, but the underdogs won it.

Dundalk FC scored 2, above their previous average of 1.6 per game, and conceded 3 (previous average 1.8).

Shelbourne FC scored 3, well above their previous average of 0.6 per game, and conceded 2 (previous average 1.4). It ended a run of 2 straight defeats.

5 goals were scored, over 2.5; the two sides' previous games had gone over 2.5 51% of the time. Both teams scored, and both teams had scored in 79% of their previous games, in line with the recent pattern. The result went against recent form: Shelbourne FC had averaged 0.29 points per game to Dundalk FC's 1.00.

Our pre-match prediction was 1X, with a 54% confidence rating based on our analysis of form, odds movement and head-to-head trends. That prediction did not land.

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