Dundalk vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 May 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Dundalk vs Shelbourne

Dundalk take on Shelbourne at Oriel Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 1 May.

The Asian Handicap selection of Dundalk 0.0 means that there is money back if the game ends level. We can get odds of -154 that they manage to beat Shelbourne and we’re confident with this bet.

Dundalk were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Sligo Rovers at Showgrounds. The Lilywhites dominated possession with 64% of the ball and recorded four shots on target.

Shelbourne have been defeated in four consecutive games. They were recently beaten at home to Drogheda United by a 4-3 scoreline at Tolka Park. Joey O'Brien's side managed seven shots on goal and enjoyed 57% possession, with Sean Boyd, Patrick Barrett and Harry Wood all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Dundalk overcame Shels in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-2 scoreline away at Tolka Park. There have been four Shels victories, four draws and two Dundalk wins in the previous 10 H2H games.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Dundalk	13	5	6	2	22	18	4	22:18	21
8	Shelbourne	12	3	4	5	19	21	-2	19:21	13

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 7.3 shots on goal and 17.9 attempts. Dundalk have had 51.3% possession and 6.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.5 corners.

Top goalscorer Declan McDaid has found the net 3 times, with Tyreke Wilson, Ronan Teahan, Gbemi Arubi and Bobby Burns scoring 2 each. Daryl Horgan is the top assists maker on 3.

Shels have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 11.8 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. The Dublin team average 53.5% possession, 4.8 corners in their favour and 4.5 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 5.2 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts.

Harry Wood is the leading goalscorer with 5, John Martin has 3, with Jack Henry-Francis and Daniel Kelly getting 2. Maill Lundgren has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Dundalk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue (GK), Declan McDaid, Mayowa Animasahun, Harvey Warren, Tyreke Wilson, Keith Buckley, Bobby Burns, Eoin Kenny, Ronan Teahan, Daryl Horgan, Gbemi Arubi.

Shelbourne predicted lineup (4-3-3): Wessel Speel (GK), Evan Caffrey, Sam Bone, Patrick Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge, Jonathan Lunney, Jack Henry-Francis, Daniel Kelly, Will Jarvis, Harry Wood, John Martin.

Dundalk vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Dundalk vs Shelbourne betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

The Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back Dundalk at 0.0 for this League of Ireland game. The odds of -154 can be taken, with our selection offering plenty of juice when it comes to price.

Our League of Ireland experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Dundalk vs Shelbourne league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Dundalk in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Dundalk in 4 of their last 6 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 4 consecutive games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 6 of their last 10 games against Dundalk.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 60.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Dundalk 1 - 0 Shelbourne

One bet that has caught our eye is Dundalk to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +600 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Dundalk Over 5.5 Corners -108

The 5.5 corners line has been covered by Dundalk in their past three games. We’re expecting history to be repeated and that would mean the Dundalk Team Corners line is covered at -108.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Dundalk

Total

11.40 6.90 4.50

Home

10.83 5.50 5.33

Away

11.57 7.00 4.57

Shelbourne

Total

9.30 4.80 4.50

Home

9.20 5.00 4.20

Away

9.40 5.40 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

-102

Dundalk Corners

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-133

Shelbourne Corners

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-154

Most Corners

1

-167

X

+600

2

+150

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Dundalk vs Shelbourne 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.

Some will want to go ahead and back Dundalk at +128 to win this League of Ireland encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 44% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Shelbourne are trading at +180.

For those wanting an alternative, Dundalk are +180 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Shels being priced up at +235 and the draw is +120.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -164.

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Full-Time Result

1

+128

X

+240

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+120

2

+235

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-400

X2

-189

Draw No Bet

1

-154

2

+102

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-105

2 Hcp +0.25

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-112

Over 2.5

-127

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+110

Dundalk are unbeaten in the last six games at Oriel Park. The Lilywhites have recorded four victories and two draws in the previous 6 home matches, netting an average of 2.17 goals per game and conceding 0.67.

Shels have recorded six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Shels overcame Dundalk 1-0 when the sides last met at Oriel Park. The past 7 H2H meetings at Oriel Park have resulted in three Dundalk wins, three draws and one Shels success.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Dundalk Home Stats		4-2-0	2.83	2.17	0.67	3	3	3	3
Shelbourne Away Stats		6-2-2	2.80	1.60	1.20	6	4	8	2

• 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 Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

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