Dundalk vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Sep 2026

Dundalk vs Shelbourne Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Shelbourne Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -167

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We feel confident when it comes to wagering Shelbourne +0.5 on the Asian Handicap against Dundalk. Securing a price of -167 looks like the way forward and we need a win or draw here.

Continue reading for our complete Dundalk vs Shelbourne betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Dundalk vs Shelbourne Preview

Dundalk go head-to-head with Shelbourne at Oriel Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 18 September.

Dundalk lost their last game, being beaten at home to St Patrick's Athletic 4-0 at Oriel Park. The Lilywhites had 53% possession, but were unable to record a shot on target.

Shelbourne have suffered back-to-back League of Ireland defeats, recently being beaten at home by Drogheda United 2-1 at Tolka Park. John Russell's team racked up five shots on goal and boasted 66% possession, while Daniel Kelly found the net.

H2H: Shels 2-1 Victors When Teams Met Last

Shels have won the last two encounters against Dundalk. The most recent was a 2-1 home success at Tolka Park which followed a 2-1 away win at Oriel Park. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H matches feature six Shels wins, three draws and one Dundalk triumph.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Shelbourne	36	12	13	11	52	50	2	52:50	49
6	Dundalk	36	11	12	13	55	59	-4	55:59	45

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1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 16.6 attempts. Dundalk have had 57.8% possession and 5.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.1 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Daryl Horgan has found the net 4 times, with Cian Dillon, Ronan Teahan, Trevor Clarke and Robert Cornwall scoring 1 each. Daryl Horgan is the leading assists maker on 4.

Shels have 1 victory, 5 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 56.4% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts.

Harry Wood has scored 3 goals, followed by Daniel Kelly and James Norris on 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Sean Moore, Milan Mbeng and James Norris who have all made 1.

Confirmed Lineups

Dundalk confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue (GK), John Ross Wilson, Mayowa Animasahun, Tom Grivosti, Bobby Burns, Keith Buckley, Aodh Dervin, Trevor Clarke, Ronan Teahan, Daryl Horgan, Cian Dillon.

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Eddie Beach (GK), Milan Mbeng, Odhran Casey, Kameron Ledwidge, James Norris, Daniel Kelly, Kerr McInroy, Jack Henry-Francis, Evan Caffrey, Sean Moore, Ademipo Odubeko.

Main Match Prediction

Shelbourne +0.5 could be a value play in this League of Ireland match. We’ll take the Asian Handicap odds of -167 for the visitors to claim a victory or a draw, giving us two outcomes against one with this bet.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 16 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shelbourne in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Dundalk in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Dundalk in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Dundalk in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Dundalk in 2 consecutive games against Shelbourne.

The League of Ireland experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 62.5% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Dundalk 1 - 1 Shelbourne

The teams can be backed at +460 to play out a 1-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Corners Prediction

Dundalk Under 5.5 Corners -132

Dundalk have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in three straight games, with Shelbourne conceding under 5.5 corners in the past five matches. We think Dundalk might fall short of the mark, with odds of -132 available when it comes to this Team Corners pick.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Dundalk

Total

9.40 5.80 3.60

Home

9.90 6.30 3.60

Away

10.70 5.60 5.10

Shelbourne

Total

9.50 5.20 4.30

Home

9.40 5.20 4.20

Away

9.10 4.80 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-108

Dundalk Corners

Over 5.5

+107

Under 5.5

-154

Shelbourne Corners

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-141

Most Corners

1

-161

X

+480

2

+118

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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.

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this League of Ireland encounter and you can get +135 that Dundalk win and +180 that Shelbourne triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +250.

You can back Dundalk at -147 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Shels are -100 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -200.

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Full-Time Result

1

+135

X

+250

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+128

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-270

12

-400

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-147

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-103

2 Hcp +0.25

-137

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+115

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+133

Stats: Last 10 League of Ireland matches only.
Dundalk are winless over their previous five games at Oriel Park. The Lilywhites have six defeats, three wins and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Shelbourne haven’t triumphed in six straight games on the road. John Russell's team have managed six draws, two victories and two losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Shels were 2-1 victors against Dundalk last time out at Oriel Park. There have been three Dundalk victories, three draws and two Shels wins in the previous 8 H2H meetings at Oriel Park.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Dundalk Home Stats		3-1-6	3.10	1.20	1.90	8	2	8	2
Shelbourne Away Stats		2-6-2	2.40	1.20	1.20	5	5	6	4

• 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

Dundalk vs Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

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