Dundalk FC (home)
- Dundalk FC have gone winless in 5, drawing 1 and losing 4.
- Dundalk are 7th on 42 points from the same number of matches.
- Dundalk have conceded 27 in 17 home Premier Division 2026 matches - an average of 1.59 per game.
- The Lilywhites are likely to set up in a compact block and look to nick it on the counter-attack in this game, which could easily keep it close if they have the discipline to remain in shape.
- Dundalk's home record in the Premier Division 2026 reads 6 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats from 17 matches.
- Ronan Teahan scoring 2 of Dundalk's last 5 goals to give the home side a lift in the final third.
Shamrock Rovers FC (away)
Head-to-Head The recent head-to-head history is very tight with Dundalk winning 1, Shamrock Rovers winning 1 and one draw in the last 3 meetings. Rovers had beaten Dundalk 3-2 at home in this fixture only two months ago and know they can win a shootout. Key Players
Betting Insights
- Shamrock Rovers FC are in better form, winning 4 and losing 1 of their last 5.
- Shamrock Rovers are at the top of the Premier Division 2026 table on *68 points** from 35 matches.
- Rovers have conceded 20 on their travels, winning 6, drawing 5 and losing 6 of their 17 away matches in the Premier Division 2026.
- John McGovern has scored 5 of Shamrock Rovers' 8 goals in their last 5.
- Daryl Horgan - the best scorer in this matchup with 10 Premier Division 2026 goals in 31 matches.
- John McGovern - red-hot for Shamrock Rovers with 5 goals in their last 5.
- Graham Burke - Rovers' top scorer with 9 in 26.
- Ronan Teahan - has scored 2 of Dundalk's last 5 goals.
- Rovers are odds-on at 2.05 to win this match compared to Dundalk at 3.25 and the draw at 3.65, which seems a bit tight in their favour.
- We think the better angle is to support Both Teams to Score: Yes at 1.53 with Over 2.5 goals at 1.65 as a supporting bet.*
Prediction
- It is clear that Shamrock Rovers are the better team this season and that they should win this game on Friday, but Dundalk are capable of making it tight if they stay in their compact block and pounce on opportunities.
- The style clash here will see Rovers dominate the ball and Dundalk sit in a low block, but Shamrock Rovers have the players to control the game and keep Dundalk at bay if needed.
- Both Teams to Score: Yes looks a good option given Rovers' away vulnerabilities and Dundalk's ability to threaten on the counter.
