Shelbourne vs Dundalk prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on July 3, 2026
Premier Division Ireland
In the 23rd round of the Irish Premier Division, Shelbourne and Dundalk will face off on July 3, 2026. It's a clash between neighbors currently occupying mid-table positions.
Shelbourne vs Dundalk: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from northern Dublin failed to retain the title it won in 2024 last season. While they finished fourth then, this season saw a weak start, with improvement only coming gradually as they climbed into the upper half of the table. However, this summer, they lost to Bohemians and drew with Drogheda and Sligo Rovers.
Dundalk, on the other hand, won the country's second division last season. On their return to the top flight, they've been picking up points actively, especially winning frequently since late spring. Yet, in the latest round, they unexpectedly lost to relegation-threatened Waterford!
The former champions currently have a positive goal balance: scoring an average of 1.43 and conceding 1.48 goals per game. The newcomers are doing no worse, netting 1.64 goals per match and conceding 1.45.
Previous Matches: Shelbourne vs Dundalk
Shelbourne have won three of the last four official encounters, losing only once.
It's not certain that the hosts are ready to live up to their status as clear favorites. It's safer to bet on the neutral option: "both teams to score at least once" (odds – 1.6).
Shelbourne vs Dundalk: Key Stats and Trends
- Shelbourne are winless in their last three matches
- 74% of Shelbourne’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.91 goals per match
- Dundalk have won three of their last four matches
- 68% of Dundalk’s matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 3.09 goals per match
Shelbourne vs Dundalk: Probable Starting Lineups
Shelbourne play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Spell – Ledwidge, Barrett, Bone – Kelly, McEnroy, Lanni, Henry-Francis, Gannon – Wood, Boyd
Dundalk play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Minogue – Wilson, Animasahun, Warren, Wilson – Buckley, Dervin – Horgan, Thien, Kenny – Arubi
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's progress in the Irish Premier Division standings
