It’s fifth versus fourth in the League of Ireland Premier Division on Friday night as Shelbourne host Dundalk.
The Reds began life without manager Joey O’Brien with a 2-2 draw against Sligo Rovers and now have won just one of their last six games.
Dundalk suffered a shock home defeat to bottom club Waterford last week and will be eager to bounce back given they had won four in five prior to that 3-2 loss at Oriel Park.
Shelbourne v Dundalk Tips Summary
Best bet - Dundalk to win @ 21/10
Alternative bet - Over 2.5 goals @ 13/20
Bet builder - Both teams to score, Eoin Kenny anytime goalscorer & Over 9 corners @ 6/1
Shelbourne v Dundalk Prediction
Best Bet: Dundalk to win @ 21/10
Dundalk were big favourites to beat Waterford at home last week, with the Blues rooted to the bottom of the League of Ireland Premier Division table.
However, the Lilywhites threw away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 and slip further behind the division’s top three.
Dundalk had gone unbeaten for five games before the Waterford setback and will hope to get back to winning ways against a Shelbourne side who have struggled in recent months.
The Reds dismissed manager Joey O’Brien after losing 3-0 at home to Bohemians and could only draw with struggling Sligo Rovers under interim coach Lorcan Fitzgerald last week.
Dundalk have not lost in four away games, winning their last two, and will fancy their chances of continuing that run when they head to Tolka Park on Friday.
Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 13/20
Dundalk and Shelbourne have faced each other twice before this season and there were goals for both sides in the two matches.
The Lilywhites won the first encounter 3-2 while Shelbourne claimed a 2-1 victory when the sides last met at the start of May.
Four of Shelbourne’s last five matches have featured both teams scoring while seven of Dundalk’s last nine games have also seen goals scored at both ends.
That trend is unlikely to come to an end on Friday night with a lively encounter anticipated.
Shelbourne v Dundalk Bet Builder Tip
Both teams to score
Eoin Kenny anytime goalscorer
Over 9 corners
Pays 6/1
Dundalk are the second top scorers in the League of Ireland Premier Division with 36 goals in 22 games and last drew a blank 10 games ago.
Shelbourne have netted six goals in four games and both sides will be out to hit the target on Friday.
Lilywhites striker Eoin Kelly has scored two in two games, grabbing the opener against Waterford off the back of netting the winner in the defeat of Bohemians.
Dundalk record an average of six corners per game while Shelbourne take just over five and so backing more than nine when the sides meet on Friday looks a smart choice.
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Key Match Stats
Shelbourne have lost just once in 11 games but have drawn six times during that run
Dundalk are the second highest scorers in the League of Ireland Premier Division with 36 goals
Shelbourne have suffered five home defeats this season yet have lost just once away
Dundalk had won four in five before losing to bottom club Waterford last time out
Both meetings between these two teams this season have been won by the away side
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