Shelbourne vs Dundalk Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Jul 2026

Shelbourne vs Dundalk Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Dundalk Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -116

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Dundalk have a strong chance against Shelbourne and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -116 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.

Read our complete Shelbourne vs Dundalk betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Shelbourne vs Dundalk Preview

Fifth-placed Shelbourne square off against fourth-placed Dundalk at Tolka Park, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 3 July.

Shelbourne drew on the road in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Sligo Rovers at Showgrounds. Joey O'Brien's side had most of the ball enjoying 59% possession and seven shots on target, with Alistair Coote and Patrick Barrett scoring one goal each.

Dundalk have claimed back-to-back League of Ireland road wins. In the previous league game, they suffered a 3-2 home defeat against Waterford at Oriel Park. The Lilywhites enjoyed 64% possession and managed seven shots on goal, with Eoin Kenny and Harry Groome finding the net.

Shels Came Out on Top in Last H2H Clash

The two teams last clashed at Oriel Park, with Shels recording the away victory. Overcoming Dundalk by a 2-1 scoreline. Shels have landed victory in five of the past 10 H2H games, with Dundalk securing two wins along with three draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Dundalk	27	9	10	8	42	41	1	42:41	37
5	Shelbourne	26	8	10	8	36	38	-2	36:38	34

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Shels have 3 wins, 1 loss and 6 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts. The Dublin club have averaged 50.2% possession and 5.3 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.2 goals from 3.1 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 3.9 corners.

Harry Wood is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Alistair Coote, Patrick Barrett, Evan Caffrey and Ademipo Odubeko each have 1. Harry Wood is the top assists maker with 3.

Dundalk have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 4.8 shots on goal, 16.3 attempts and 1.4 goals. Ciaran Kilduff's team average 52.1% possession, 6.0 corners taken and 4.7 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 14.1 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Daryl Horgan is the leading goalscorer with 4, Gbemi Arubi has 3, with Eoin Kenny and Tyreke Wilson getting 2. Daryl Horgan has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Wessel Speel (GK), Milan Mbeng, Odhran Casey, Patrick Barrett, James Norris, Evan Caffrey, Jack Henry-Francis, Harry Wood, Alistair Coote, Daniel Kelly, Rodrigo Freitas.

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

Main Match Prediction

Dundalk +0.25 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible play at a price of -116. They should be able to swerve a loss in this League of Ireland game and we’re confident that the away team can land a victory.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the League of Ireland action.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Dundalk in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Dundalk in 9 of their last 11 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Dundalk in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 3 consecutive games.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.8% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Shelbourne 0 - 1 Dundalk

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Dundalk to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +750, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Corners Prediction

Dundalk Over 4.5 Corners -112

Dundalk have been awarded an average of 7.40 corners in the past 5 away games, while the corner count against Shelbourne has been more than 4.5 in the last three home matches. The latest stats suggest that it’s worth backing Dundalk to cover the Team Corners line, with -112 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Shelbourne

Total

9.20 5.30 3.90

Home

9.10 5.00 4.10

Away

9.30 5.10 4.20

Dundalk

Total

10.70 6.00 4.70

Home

9.70 4.90 4.80

Away

12.00 7.20 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+102

Shelbourne Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-139

Dundalk Corners

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-137

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+575

2

+135

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Shelbourne vs Dundalk 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 roughly 51% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -102 betting odds for Shelbourne winning this League of Ireland clash. If you want to wager on the underdog, Dundalk have been priced up at +245.

You can back Shels at -227 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Dundalk are +148 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -172 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-102

X

+250

2

+245

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

+128

2

+275

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-400

X2

-139

Draw No Bet

1

-227

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-109

2 Hcp +0.5

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-102

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+114

Stats: League of Ireland matches only
Shels have recorded four draws, four defeats and two victories in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Dundalk haven’t tasted defeat in four consecutive away matches. The Lilywhites have recorded five draws, three wins and two losses in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Dundalk overcame Shels 3-2 when the sides last met at Tolka Park. The past 8 H2H games at Tolka Park have featured three Shels victories, three draws and two Dundalk wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shelbourne Home Stats		2-4-4	3.00	1.30	1.70	7	3	7	3
Dundalk Away Stats		3-5-2	3.10	1.40	1.70	5	5	7	3

• 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

Shelbourne vs Dundalk Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Shels vs Dundalk before you bet. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland along with up-to-date injury news.

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