Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk Prediction & Betting Tips - Airtricity League
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Football Predictions
Shamrock Rovers sit top of the League of Ireland on fifty-one points, eight clear of St Patrick's Athletic. On Tuesday they beat Egnatia 3-1 at Tallaght to take command of a Europa League tie. Our Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk match prediction backs the champions to keep that going in the Airtricity League on Friday.
The Hoops have lost twice in their previous nine outings, and both defeats came in Champions League qualifying against Ararat Armenia. Stephen Bradley's side took the title again last season and have carried it into this one. Drogheda United did hold them to a goalless draw at the end of July.
Dundalk are back in the top flight after winning the First Division last season. Ciaran Kilduff's side drew 1-1 at Tallaght in February, the only meeting between the clubs this year. The Lilywhites went down in 2024 after a campaign that produced the division's longest winless run, twelve games.
Tallaght does have a European hangover to manage. Rovers face Egnatia again in Albania next week, so Bradley may well spare a few legs on Friday. Even a changed eleven should carry more than a promoted side can handle.
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Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.64 | 3.75 | 4.5 |
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1.66 | 3.94 | 4.74 |
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1.66 | 3.94 | 4.74 |
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1.66 | 3.94 | 4.74 |
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1.67 | 3.92 | 4.7 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk?
Our prediction for the Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk match is: Shamrock Rovers wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 07/08/2026 between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk in Airtricity League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 52.09% for a win of Shamrock Rovers against Dundalk with odds of 1.68 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk is 25.04% with odds of 4.1 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 22.86% chance ⭐ for a win of Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers with odds of 4.8 at Bet365.
Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk Form
Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk's standings in the Airtricity League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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51 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | +18 |
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37 | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | +2 |
Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Aug 2026 - Europa League
31 Jul 2026 - Airtricity League
28 Jul 2026 - Champions League
21 Jul 2026 - Champions League
17 Jul 2026 - FAI Cup
14 Jul 2026 - Champions League
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Aug 2026 - Europa League
28 Jul 2026 - Champions League
17 Jul 2026 - FAI Cup
14 Jul 2026 - Champions League
30 Jun 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Jun 2026 - Airtricity League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jul 2026 - Airtricity League
21 Jul 2026 - Champions League
7 Jul 2026 - Champions League
3 Jul 2026 - Airtricity League
19 Jun 2026 - Airtricity League
12 Jun 2026 - Airtricity League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jul 2026 - Airtricity League
24 Jul 2026 - Airtricity League
17 Jul 2026 - FAI Cup
10 Jul 2026 - Airtricity League
3 Jul 2026 - Airtricity League
26 Jun 2026 - Airtricity League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jul 2026 - Airtricity League
17 Jul 2026 - FAI Cup
10 Jul 2026 - Airtricity League
26 Jun 2026 - Airtricity League
29 May 2026 - Airtricity League
15 May 2026 - Airtricity League
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jul 2026 - Airtricity League
3 Jul 2026 - Airtricity League
19 Jun 2026 - Airtricity League
12 Jun 2026 - Airtricity League
22 May 2026 - Airtricity League
4 May 2026 - Airtricity League
Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
15 May 2026 - Airtricity League
23 Feb 2026 - Airtricity League
27 Oct 2024 - Airtricity League
4 Jul 2024 - Airtricity League
17 May 2024 - Airtricity League
16 Feb 2024 - Airtricity League
Shamrock Rovers - Dundalk Key Points
- Shamrock Rovers lead the League of Ireland on fifty-one points, eight clear of second place.
- Rovers have lost twice in their previous nine outings, both in Champions League qualifying.
- Rovers beat Egnatia 3-1 at Tallaght on Tuesday.
- Rovers were League of Ireland champions last season.
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Our Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk Prediction
Fifty-one points and an eight-point cushion tell most of the story. The Hoops have been beaten twice in nine. Both of those came against Ararat Armenia in Champions League qualifying, not in the league.
Dundalk arrive from the First Division, two years on from a relegation season that brought a twelve-game winless run. A midweek European tie and another to come next week may cost Bradley a few first choices. The Lilywhites still have to win at Tallaght. Hence, our Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk match prediction is that Shamrock Rovers wins.
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