Dundalk FC
- Dundalk FC are unbeaten at home in Premier Division 2026 action (W4, D2).
- A game that is always full of twists and turns, there’s a lot at stake for both Dundalk FC and Shelbourne FC here as they look to keep momentum in the league and make a strong case for progression in 2026.
- Sitting third in the table with 21 points from 13 games, Dundalk are enjoying a strong start to the campaign after Ciaran Kilduff took charge in November 2024.
Shelbourne FC
- Shelbourne’s identity is one of a team that has an immediate effect on the game as Joey O’Brien has instilled a proactive, possession-based style on the club since taking charge in June 2025.
- They press early and high, and their most advanced midfielders dictate the tempo when in possession.
- The Shels have been in poor form with just one win in their last five games and they currently sit eighth in the Premier Division 2026 with 13 points from 12 matches.
Key Players
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Dundalk will line up with a compact back four and a double pivot, with Declan McDaid (3 goals in 13 Premier Division 2026 games) their most reliable source of goals in the top flight.
- Declan McDaid: 3 goals in 13 Premier Division 2026 games
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Harry Wood has been their most clinical finisher with six goals in 12 Premier Division 2026 appearances, but they will need him to be on form as they face a Dundalk side that have been excellent on their home ground.
- Harry Wood: 6 goals in 12 Premier Division 2026 appearances
Betting Insights
- The hosts are in good form (W3, D1, L1) and the visitors are struggling with four straight defeats, so we’re taking them to edge out a high-scoring match.
- Selections:Dundalk to win 2.41, Both Teams to Score - Yes 1.65 and Over 2.5 goals 1.83 are our main selections for this Premier Division 2026 clash.
Prediction
Dundalk to edge out a home win.
