Dundalk vs Shelbourne: match statistics
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Dundalk vs Shelbourne: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Dundalk play Shelbourne in Premier Division (Ireland). The match date is 18 September 2026. Venue: Oriel Park.
Current form
Dundalk: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Shelbourne: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dundalk scores 1.52 and concedes 1.61 goals per match. Shelbourne scores 1.27 and concedes 1.40. League average: 2.76 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dundalk 74%, Shelbourne 70%. Over 2.5: Dundalk 61%, Shelbourne 60%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Dundalk has higher xG: 1.77 vs 1.54. Dundalk: 16.1 shots per match, Shelbourne: 14.0.
Match halves
Dundalk: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.74. Shelbourne: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.73.
Goals by minute
Dundalk: 76-90+ (17 goals). Shelbourne: 61-75 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.76 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-2. Average goals 3.67, BTTS 100%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Dundalk is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Dundalk · 0.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.52 goals / match - Dundalk · 1.27 goals / match - Shelbourne
Shelbourne is 15% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.61 goals / match - Dundalk · 1.4 goals / match - Shelbourne
Dundalk scores in 90% of matches (28 of 31 matches), while Shelbourne keeps a clean sheet in 20% (6 of 30 matches).
Shelbourne scores in 77% of matches (23 of 30 matches), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dundalk
Over / Under - Shelbourne
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Dundalk · 1.13 pts / match - Shelbourne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dundalk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 32%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Shelbourne - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 27%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Dundalk
Shelbourne
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (3): Dundalk 1 - 0 - 2 Shelbourne. Average goals 3.67, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
When do Dundalk and Shelbourne play?
Dundalk face Shelbourne on 18 September 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.