Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers match preview

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Competition: Republic of Ireland Premier Division
Date: Mon 23.September
Match begins: 18:20 (UTC)
Venue: Oriel Park (6000 seats)

Both teams are enjoying a good season so far and games like this could be decisive. Here's the preview for Dundalk - Shamrock Rovers!

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers.

This pitch has artificial turf, which is not Shamrock Rovers's usual surface at their own ground. When playing on artificial turf Shamrock Rovers have performed like this: Played eight matches resulting in 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats with the goal stats 9-6 (scored/conceded).

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Dundalk form and stats

Dundalk, who have the most points (41) at home in Premier Division, have been very solid at home in the Premier Division so far, with 41 points collected from 15 matches (13-2-0). This has contributed greatly to their 1st position in the table. In general it's been a long time since Dundalk tasted defeat here at Oriel Park, as they have taken at least one point from their last 15 home games. Dundalk has a nice streak going on as they have played 22 consecutive games without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Sligo Rovers defeat 163 days ago.

A good away victory last time out for Dundalk, who won 1-0 against Waterford United (placed 7th). Before that, Dundalk played out a League Cup draw 2-2 when visiting Derry City.

Dundalk can score goals in their home matches. After 15 league matches they have found the net 35 times. Defensively Dundalk have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (6 in 15 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

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Shamrock Rovers form and stats

Shamrock Rovers have an excellent away record in the Premier Division so far with 10-1-4 from 15 games. Winning streaks in away matches are not that common, but Shamrock Rovers are close to a proper streak after winning their two previous away games.

Shamrock Rovers delivered a 0-0 draw playing at home against St Patrick's (placed 5th) in their previous match; a Premier Division game. Preceding that game was the away FAI Cup victory against Galway United with the score of 2-1.

The schedule is very tough for Shamrock Rovers now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A FAI Cup game at Bohemians is waiting in only four days.

The travelling fans enjoy Shamrock Rovers's attacking play in away games, having scored 25 goals in 15 league matches away. Shamrock Rovers are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 11 times in 15 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

The last H2H meeting was Shamrock Rovers - Dundalk 0-1, played this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Dundalk won 6 games, 3 matches ended with a draw and Shamrock Rovers has 1 win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 6 / 4

Top Goalscorers

P. Hoban
13 goals / 1 assists
M. Duffy
10 goals
A. Greene
10 goals

Dundalk missing players

Shamrock Rovers missing players

Dundalk Shamrock Rovers
Total Home Home vs top Statistics Stat Away vs top Away Total
31 15 2 Played P 2 15 31
24 13 2 Won W 0 10 20
5 2 0 Drew D 0 1 5
2 0 0 Lost L 2 4 6
64 35 3 Scored S 1 25 53
13 6 1 Conceded C 3 11 18
97% 100% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 100% 90%
71% 73% 50% Over 1.5 O 1.5 50% 67% 61%
52% 67% 50% Over 2.5 O 2.5 50% 47% 45%
23% 27% 0% Over 3.5 O 3.5 0% 13% 16%
6% 7% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 7% 6%
29% 33% 50% BTTS BTTS 50% 47% 35%
68% 67% 50% Clean Sheets C S 0% 47% 55%
6% 0% 0% Failed to Score F T 50% 7% 19%
 
6.9 8.3 7.5 Corners For (avg) C F 11 6.5 6.5
3.1 2.8 3 Corners Against (avg) C A 3 3.3 2.9
1.5 1.6 2 Yellow Cards (avg) Y C 2.5 1.7 1.7
2 1 0 Red Cards R C 1 1 3
Key stats This season:
  • Dundalk have not yet lost a game at home.
  • Dundalk have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
  • Dundalk have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
  • Dundalk have scored in all their home matches so far.
  • Dundalk have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
  • Dundalk haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
  • Shamrock Rovers have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
  • Shamrock Rovers have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
  • Shamrock Rovers have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
  • Shamrock Rovers haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.

Dundalk
All Champions League Premier Division Europa League League Cup Club Friendlies Leinster Senior Cup FAI Cup
All Home Away
02-09-19 PD Sligo Rovers 0 - 2 Dundalk
06-09-19 PD Dundalk 1 - 0 Cork City
09-09-19 FAI Waterford United 1 - 3 Dundalk
14-09-19 LC Derry City 2 - 2 Dundalk
20-09-19 PD Waterford United 0 - 1 Dundalk
23-09-19 PD Dundalk 18:20 Shamrock Rovers
29-09-19 FAI Sligo Rovers 16:00 Dundalk
04-10-19 PD Dundalk 18:45 Derry City
11-10-19 PD Bohemians 18:45 Dundalk
18-10-19 PD Cork City 18:45 Dundalk
Shamrock Rovers
All Premier Division Europa League League Cup Club Friendlies Leinster Senior Cup FAI Cup Atlantic Cup
All Home Away
23-08-19 FAI Shamrock Rovers 4 - 0 Drogheda United
27-08-19 PD Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Waterford United
30-08-19 PD Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Bohemians
06-09-19 FAI Galway United 1 - 2 Shamrock Rovers
20-09-19 PD Shamrock Rovers 0 - 0 St Patrick's
23-09-19 PD Dundalk 18:20 Shamrock Rovers
27-09-19 FAI Bohemians 18:45 Shamrock Rovers
05-10-19 PD Sligo Rovers 18:45 Shamrock Rovers
11-10-19 PD Shamrock Rovers 19:00 Finn Harps
18-10-19 PD UCD 18:45 Shamrock Rovers

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Dundalk 31 24 5 2 64 13 15 13 2 0 35 6 16 11 3 2 29 7 51 77
2 Shamrock Rovers 31 20 5 6 53 18 16 10 4 2 28 7 15 10 1 4 25 11 35 65
3 Bohemians 32 14 8 10 42 26 15 8 3 4 29 13 17 6 5 6 13 13 16 50
4 Derry City 31 12 12 7 45 29 15 7 4 4 22 12 16 5 8 3 23 17 16 48
5 St Patrick's 32 13 9 10 26 28 16 7 4 5 13 14 16 6 5 5 13 14 -2 48
6 Sligo Rovers 32 10 11 11 36 41 16 5 7 4 18 15 16 5 4 7 18 26 -5 41
7 Waterford United 32 9 7 16 38 50 16 4 4 8 20 24 16 5 3 8 18 26 -12 34
8 Cork City 31 7 10 14 25 39 16 2 7 7 12 21 15 5 3 7 13 18 -14 31
9 Finn Harps 32 6 6 20 25 59 16 5 2 9 18 24 16 1 4 11 7 35 -34 24
10 UCD 32 5 3 24 21 72 17 5 1 11 17 27 15 0 2 13 4 45 -51 18

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