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Oriel Park, Dundalk

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Shelbourne

Dundalk vs Shelbourne predictions & stats

Top pick Dundalk 52%, Over 2.5 goals 63%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier Division.

Premier Division Standings

Current league table

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Shamrock Rovers	27	+19	54
2	St Patrick's Athl.	28	+22	50
3	Bohemians	28	+13	47
4	Dundalk	28	0	37
5	Shelbourne	26	-2	34
6	Derry City	28	+1	33
7	Galway United	27	-6	33
8	Waterford	28	-11	29
9	Drogheda United	28	-14	28
10	Sligo Rovers	28	-22	23

Playing Style Analysis

Dundalk

They maintain balanced possession (52%). They've won 5 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball. They've dropped points in 4 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've salvaged 7 points from losing positions this season Additionally, However, they've blown 8 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead Meanwhile, Their game management needs work: 24 points dropped after taking the lead. Their attacking output is impressive: 16.0 shots per game, 5.6 finding the target. They generate many corner opportunities (6.3 corners/game). As a top-4 side facing another top-5 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.

Dundalk

They maintain balanced possession (52%)

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•They maintain balanced possession (52%).
•They've won 5 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball.
•They've dropped points in 4 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses.
•They've salvaged 7 points from losing positions this season.
•However, they've blown 8 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead.
•Their game management needs work: 24 points dropped after taking the lead.
•Their attacking output is impressive: 16.0 shots per game, 5.6 finding the target.
•They generate many corner opportunities (6.3 corners/game).
•As a top-4 side facing another top-5 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.

Shelbourne

They maintain balanced possession (51%) Additionally, Despite often having less possession, they've won 4 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility Meanwhile, A concerning pattern: they've lost 6 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create. They've gained 9 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end. A concerning pattern: they've lost 2 games despite leading at the break. They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 16 points from winning positions Additionally, They move the ball forward with intent (around 32 passes per shot). Positioned 5th, they're facing a team 1 places above them in the table.

Shelbourne

They maintain balanced possession (51%)

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•They maintain balanced possession (51%).
•Despite often having less possession, they've won 4 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility.
•A concerning pattern: they've lost 6 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create.
•They've gained 9 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end.
•A concerning pattern: they've lost 2 games despite leading at the break.
•They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 16 points from winning positions.
•They move the ball forward with intent (around 32 passes per shot).
•Positioned 5th, they're facing a team 1 places above them in the table.