Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 May 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers

Fourth-placed Dundalk meet League of Ireland leaders Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Friday 15 May.

We’re going to side with Dundalk on the Asian Handicap with a +0.5 goal start. The Lilywhites can either win or avoid defeat against Shamrock, with this bet looking like a value proposition at -179.

Dundalk lost their last game, suffering a 3-1 home defeat to Bohemians at Oriel Park. The Lilywhites managed four shots on target and had 48% possession, with Aodh Dervin scoring the goal.

Shamrock Rovers have triumphed in their previous three games. The latest was on their travels where Galway United were beaten 3-1 at Eamonn Deacy Park. Stephen Bradley's team had four shots on goal and enjoyed 67% possession, with Michael Noonan, Adam Brennan and Tunmise Sobowale on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shamrock have gone unbeaten in their past three matches against Dundalk, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Tallaght Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved six Shamrock wins, two Dundalk victories and two draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Shamrock Rovers	35	20	8	7	58	35	23	58:35	68
7	Dundalk	35	10	12	13	52	58	-6	52:58	42

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 16.9 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal. Dundalk have had 52.3% possession and 6.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 13.7 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while earning 4.9 corners.

Top scorer Daryl Horgan has found the net 4 times, with Gbemi Arubi, Declan McDaid and Tyreke Wilson getting 2 each. The top assist makers are Gbemi Arubi, Eoin Kenny and Tyreke Wilson, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Rovers have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.7 goals from 12.6 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 62.1% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 3.6 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 10.5 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.

Graham Burke is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while Michael Noonan and John McGovern both have 2. John McGovern, Victor Ozhianvuna and Jack Byrne have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Dundalk confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Enda Minogue (GK), Harvey Warren, John Ross Wilson, Bobby Burns, Declan McDaid, Tyreke Wilson, Eoin Kenny, Aodh Dervin, Keith Buckley, Daryl Horgan, Gbemi Arubi.

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Edward McGinty (GK), Daniel Cleary, Lee Grace, Enda Stevens, Tunmise Sobowale, Matthew Healy, Jack Byrne, Adam Brennan, Victor Ozhianvuna, Michael Noonan, John McGovern.

Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, a corners forecast and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

We are backing Dundalk +0.5 at -179 and feel confident with this prediction. A positive result can be achieved on the Asian Handicap in this League of Ireland game, with the stats backing up this verdict.

The first port of call is to check out the League of Ireland injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Dundalk in 6 of their last 8 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Dundalk in 12 of their last 16 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 64.1% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Dundalk 1 - 1 Shamrock

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -106

t’s been seven straight Shamrock away games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 9.00 corners in the previous five Dundalk home matches. There are odds of -106 for this Total Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Dundalk

Total

8.60 5.50 3.10

Home

8.60 5.40 3.20

Away

9.50 5.20 4.30

Shamrock

Total

9.40 5.60 3.80

Home

9.10 4.40 4.70

Away

8.00 5.20 2.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-105

Dundalk Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-130

Shamrock Corners

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

-100

Most Corners

1

+120

X

+575

2

-128

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Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 48% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Shamrock Rovers are favourites to prosper in this League of Ireland encounter and they’re available at +110 with the bookies. Dundalk are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +220.

If you fancy Shamrock but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -192. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Dundalk at +128 on the Draw No Bet market.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -164 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+220

X

+240

2

+110

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

+120

2

+165

Double Chance

1X

-159

12

-385

X2

-345

Draw No Bet

1

+128

2

-192

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-112

2 Hcp -0.25

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+110

Stats: League of Ireland matches only
Dundalk have racked up four victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 8 home games, netting an average of 1.88 goals per match and conceding 1.13.

Shamrock have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

In the last meeting at Oriel Park, Shamrock defeated Dundalk by a 1-0 scoreline. The 10 past H2H games at Oriel Park have involved six Dundalk victories, one draw and three Shamrock wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Dundalk Home Stats		2-1-7	3.30	1.20	2.10	8	2	8	2
Shamrock Rovers Away Stats		4-2-4	2.60	1.30	1.30	5	5	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers Lineups & Team News

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