St Pat’s
- St Pat’s have had a slow start to their 2026 Premier Division campaign, picking up just one point from two games.
- St Pat’s have had a disappointing start to the 2026 campaign, drawing 0-0 with Bohemians in their opening game and then suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Shamrock Rovers.
- Stephen Kenny has been in charge at Richmond Park, bringing his top-level experience and a clear identity to the club.
- The Saints play a proactive and possession-based 4-3-3 system, pressing with great intensity and fluidity, while Kenny has built up a real tempo to their style of play.
- Joe Redmond is the captain and anchor of the St Pat’s defence, which was rock solid in last season’s European qualifiers.
- Aidan Keena and Zack Elbouzedi offer some pace and unpredictability up front and both have already changed the course of games in previous campaigns.
Dundalk
- Dundalk have made a solid enough start to the season, drawing 2-2 away to Derry City before picking up a 1-1 draw against Drogheda United.
- Dundalk have had a solid start, taking two points from their opening two games, but still seek their first league win.
- Ciarán Kilduff has done a tremendous job to get the Lilywhites promoted and has then put together a squad that has enough energy and discipline to do a job in the Premier Division.
- Eoin Kenny has been Dundalk’s main goal threat in the early-season, netting in cup and league fixtures.
- Danny Mullen has also come in and immediately made an impact, while Gbemi Arubi adds some dynamism to the front line, having scored in Dundalk’s opening league game to partner Kenny in a lively strike partnership.
- Daryl Horgan brings experience and creativity to the wide areas for Dundalk, which is where their best chances tend to come from.
Head-to-Head
St Pat’s have had the better of Dundalk in the last five head-to-head meetings.
St Pat’s
- Joe Redmond is the captain and anchor of the St Pat’s defence, which was rock solid in last season’s European qualifiers.
- Aidan Keena and Zack Elbouzedi offer some pace and unpredictability up front and both have already changed the course of games in previous campaigns.
Dundalk
- Eoin Kenny has been Dundalk’s main goal threat in the early-season, netting in cup and league fixtures.
- Danny Mullen has also come in and immediately made an impact, while Gbemi Arubi adds some dynamism to the front line, having scored in Dundalk’s opening league game to partner Kenny in a lively strike partnership.
- Daryl Horgan brings experience and creativity to the wide areas for Dundalk, which is where their best chances tend to come from.
Betting Insights
- A draw seems more likely, as both teams are still feeling their way into the new campaign and the two styles do not clash in a way that suggests one team will dominate.
- The odds, which favour St Pat’s at 1.53, Dundalk at 5.8 and the draw at 4.1.
- Over 2.5 Goals market, at 1.75, does offer some value for those who expect an open game.
Prediction
- A draw seems more likely, as both teams are still feeling their way into the new campaign and the two styles do not clash in a way that suggests one team will dominate.
- Over 2.5 Goals at 1.75 could be worth a look for punters expecting an open game.
