Shelbourne host visiting side Dundalk at Tolka Park in the Premier Division meeting on Friday.
View all of the Shelbourne v Dundalk predictions, poll and stats below - as well as the best betting odds.
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Form Guide
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Shelbourne
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Shelbourne prepare for this match after a 2-2 Premier Division tied result vs Sligo Rovers.
For Shelbourne, the goals were scored by Ali Coote (81') and Paddy Barrett (90'). Maï Traoré (27') and Daire Patton (56') scored for Sligo Rovers.
It’s been a rare occasion in recent games that Shelbourne haven’t conceded. In fact, Shelbourne have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 5 of their previous 6 clashes, letting in 9 goals during that time.
Dundalk
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Following on from tasting defeat last time out to Waterford in Premier Division competition, Dundalk and their travelling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one.
For Dundalk, the goals were scored by Eoin Kenny (10') and Harry Groome (29'). Tom Lonergan (45', 63') and John Mahon (85') scored for Waterford.
Over the course of their previous six outings, Dundalk have amassed the sum of 9 goals. Dundalk have also scored on each one of those occasions. During those fixtures, their defenders have seen 6 goals go against them. Historical results aside, we will just have to wait and see whether that trend will be replicated in this game or not.
Going into this contest, Dundalk have not been beaten in their last 4 away league matches.
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Head to head
Checking on their prior head to head meetings dating back to 29/03/2024 shows that Shelbourne have won 4 of these games & Dundalk 1, with the tally of drawn games being 1.
A combined sum of 13 goals were scored between them during those clashes, with 8 of them from The Shels and 5 created by The Lilywhites. This gives an average number of goals per game equal to 2.17.
The last league fixture featuring these clubs was Premier Division match day 14 on 01/05/2026 when it ended Dundalk 1-2 Shelbourne.
On that occasion, Dundalk managed 66% possession and 13 attempts on goal with 4 of them on target. Their only player on the scoresheet was Daryl Horgan (89').
Shelbourne had 14 attempts on goal with 4 on target. Daniel Kelly (11') and Kerr McInroy (52') scored.
The match was refereed by Paul Norton.
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Team News: Shelbourne
In our view, The Shels look set to use the 4-2-3-1 system, handing starts to Wessel Speel, Milan Mbeng, Zeno Rossi, Patrick Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge, Evan Caffrey, Ellis Chapman, Ali Coote, Daniel Kelly, Harry Wood and Rodrigo Freitas.
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Team News: Dundalk
We reckon that The Lilywhites seem likely to play in a 4-2-3-1 lineup, choosing Enda Minogue, Keith Buckley, Rob Cornwall, Bobby Burns, Tyreke Wilson, Aodh Dervin, Harry Groome, Eoin Kenny, Ronan Teahan, Daryl Horgan and Gbemi Arubi.
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Prediction
In this game, Dundalk are capable enough to score a goal against this Shelbourne lineup, however that may not quite prevent them from conceding a couple at the other end.
We are anticipating a close game with a 2-1 advantage for Shelbourne when the full-time whistle blows. It should be a decent one.
Andre Moura,
01:00 29/06/2026
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Shelbourne
Formed: 1895
Stadium: Tolka Park (5,750)
Captain: Paddy Barrett
Chairman: Mickey O’Rourke
Manager: Joey O'Brien
Competitions: Premier Division position 5, FAI Cup (Second Round)
🔑 Star Player: Ali Coote
Customarily deployed in the Central Attacking Midfielder position, Ali Coote was born in Bedford, England. Having made a first senior appearance for Dundee United in the 2014 - 2015 season, the accomplished Midfielder has contributed 2 league goals in this Premier Division 2026 campaign to date in 19 appearances.