Match events
- 23'Own goal: Robert Cornwall (og)
- 26'Yellow card: Graham BurkeFoul
- Substitution: Peter CherrieOff: Enda Minogue33'
- Yellow card: Aodh DervinDissent37'
- 41'Yellow card: Matthew HealyFoul
- 45'Substitution: Roberto LopesOff: Luke O'Regan
- 45'Substitution: Graham BurkeOff: Jonathan Afolabi
- 45'Substitution: Edward McGintyOff: Lee Steacy
HT 0-1
- Substitution: Trevor ClarkeOff: leonardo gaxha49'
- Substitution: Aodh DervinOff: Keith Buckley49'
- Goal: Daryl HorganAssist: Keith Buckley57'
- 62'Substitution: Matthew HealyOff: Gary O'Neill
- 62'Substitution: John McGovernOff: Michael Noonan
- Goal: Cian dillon65'
- Goal: Cian dillonAssist: ronan teahan68'
- Substitution: shane traceyOff: Harry Groome77'
- Substitution: Tyreke WilsonOff: Luke Mulligan77'
- Yellow card: C. KilduffDissent82'
Our verdict
Shamrock Rovers or draw
Bet365 1.33
✗ This tip lost · final score 3-1
Win probability
Match statistics
- 53%Possession47%
- 2.66Expected goals (xG)0.81
- 28Total shots6
- 6Shots on target1
- 11Shots off target5
- 11Blocked shots0
- 13Shots inside the box4
- 4Corners6
- 2Offsides1
- 12Fouls12
- 1Yellow cards2
- 0Red cards0
- 1Goalkeeper saves3
- 456Passes407
- 379Accurate passes320
Line-ups
Dundalk
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 13P. CherrieG
- 3B. BurnsD
- 24R. CornwallD
- 44T. GrivostiD
- 22T. WilsonD
- 17S. TraceyM
- 6A. DervinM
- 15T. ClarkeM
- 11R. TeahanM
- 7D. HorganM
- 9C. DillonF
Substitutes
- 18K. BuckleyM
- 14Norman GarbettM
- 10Leonardo GaxhaF
- 8H. GroomeM
- 27D. McDaidM
- 1E. MinogueG
- 12L. MulliganD
- 20S. SafaeiG
- 5H. WarrenD
Coach: C. Kilduff
Shamrock Rovers
3-1-4-2Starting XI
- 1E. McGintyG
- 6D. ClearyD
- 4PicoD
- 5L. GraceD
- 8M. HealyM
- 22T. SobowaleM
- 7D. WattsM
- 19A. BrennanM
- 24W. FitzgeraldM
- 88J. McGovernF
- 10G. BurkeF
Substitutes
- 3E. StevensD
- 25L. SteacyG
- 26John O'SullivanM
- 27C. O'SullivanD
- 17L. O'ReganM
- 16G. O'NeillM
- 31M. NoonanF
- 9A. GreeneF
- 18J. AfolabiF
Coach: S. Bradley
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.42 – 1.71Half time / full time result. 1 = Dundalk, X = draw, 2 = Shamrock Rovers.
Asian handicap applied to Dundalk.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstPremier Division table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterford | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 9 | |
| 2 | Drogheda United | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 | |
| 3 | Bohemians | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | |
| 5 | Derry City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | |
| 6 | Galway United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 | |
| 7 | Dundalk | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 8 | Shamrock Rovers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 9 | St Patrick's Athl. | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 | |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Dundalk | Shamrock Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 1 | 2 |
| Wins | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 1 | 1 |
| Goals for (avg) | 1 | 2 |
| Goals against (avg) | 2 | 1 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 1 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 1 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 2 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 1/1 | 2/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 1/1 | 1/2 |
| Over 3.5 | 0/1 | 1/2 |
| BTTS – yes | 1/1 | 0/2 |
Match preview
Dundalk host Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division (Regular Season - 36) at Oriel Park, Dundalk, with kick-off on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 20:45 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Shamrock Rovers slight favourites, giving Dundalk a 31% chance of winning, 25% for the draw and 44% for Shamrock Rovers. Our tip is: Shamrock Rovers or draw.
Dundalk have taken 0 points from their last 1 games (0W 0D 1L). Shamrock Rovers have taken 3 points from their last 2 games (1W 0D 1L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 61% chance of over 2.5 and a 63% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- Ireland Premier Division
- Date
- Friday, 30 October 2026, 20:45 WAT
- Venue
- Oriel Park, Dundalk
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers?
Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers kicks off on Friday, 30 October 2026 at 20:45 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers in?
The match is in the Ireland Premier Division.
Where are Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers in the table?
Dundalk are 7th and Shamrock Rovers are 8th in the Premier Division.
Who will win Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our prediction is Shamrock Rovers or draw. Win probabilities: Dundalk 31%, draw 25%, Shamrock Rovers 44%.
Will both teams score in Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers?
We estimate a 63% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers?
We estimate a 61% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

