Dundalk vs Shelbourne: match statistics
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Dundalk vs Shelbourne: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dundalk plays Shelbourne in Premier Division (Ireland). The game is scheduled for September 18, 2026. Venue: Oriel Park.
Recent form
Dundalk has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Shelbourne has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Dundalk scores 1.52 goals per game and allows 1.61. Shelbourne scores 1.27 and allows 1.40. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 74% of Dundalk's games and 70% of Shelbourne's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 60%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dundalk has the higher season xG average, 1.77 to 1.54 per game. Dundalk takes 16.1 shots per game, while Shelbourne takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Dundalk leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.74 goals per game after halftime. Shelbourne leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dundalk's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (17 goals). For Shelbourne, it is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Dundalk | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Dundalk is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Dundalk · 0.4 pts / game - Shelbourne
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Dundalk is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.52 goals / game - Dundalk · 1.27 goals / game - Shelbourne
Shelbourne is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.61 goals / game - Dundalk · 1.4 goals / game - Shelbourne
Dundalk scores in 90% of games (28 of 31 games), while Shelbourne keeps a clean sheet in 20% (6 of 30 games).
Shelbourne scores in 77% of games (23 of 30 games), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dundalk
Over / Under - Shelbourne
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Dundalk is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.42 pts / game - Dundalk · 1.13 pts / game - Shelbourne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dundalk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 32%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Shelbourne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Dundalk
Shelbourne
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Dundalk | Liga | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.13 | 2.76 | • 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 74% | 59% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 51% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 25% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 73% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 76% | • 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Dundalk's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against Shelbourne. Games average 3.67 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Dundalk and Shelbourne play?
Dundalk face Shelbourne on September 18, 2026 in Premier Division at Oriel Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Dundalk and Shelbourne?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Dundalk won 1, Shelbourne won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
Dundalk score 1.52 goals per game on average and Shelbourne 1.27. The Premier Division average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 74% of Dundalk's matches and 70% of Shelbourne's.
What form are Dundalk and Shelbourne in?
Over the last 5 games Dundalk have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Shelbourne 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dundalk vs Shelbourne?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Dundalk vs Shelbourne: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.