Shamrock Rovers FC vs Dundalk FC Prediction: Can Shamrock secure the victory with their long absentee list?

In the 18th round of the League of Ireland Premiership, Shamrock Rovers FC will square off against Dundalk FC at Tallaght Stadium. Both teams have recorded bad results in their last 2 games and will be hoping for a positive result on Friday. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you below.

Shamrock Rovers are currently experiencing a great deal of disappointment and disheartenment following their performance in the last two league games. Their defeat against Cork City was particularly contentious, as it involved three Shamrock Rovers players being shown red cards. As they prepare to face Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers will have to contend with a lengthy list of absentees.

Shamrock Rovers are back in the league contest. Their overall league statistics are 6 draws, 3 losses, and 9 wins from 18 games. Graham Burke is leading the team's efforts on goals, can he find the net again?

Dundalk's recent record shows two losses in their last five games, along with two wins and a draw. In their latest match against St Patrick's, they suffered a 2-1 defeat. As they gear up to face an understrength Shamrock Rovers team on Friday, Dundalk will undoubtedly be aiming for a victory to get back on track.

Dundalk has gotten their craft together since their bad start to the league campaign. Their overall league statistics are; 7 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses in 18 games played. Patrick Hoban leads the team's efforts on goals and he got the winning goal in their last game.

The last 9 clashes between them produced 5 wins for Shamrock, 3 wins for Dundalk, and a draw.

Shamrock Rovers have scored the most goals this season with 35 goals in 18 games and 4 from their 9 home league games this season has ended in a total of over 3.5 goals. We should see goals in this game and our first prediction is a total over 2.5 goals scored at 1.80 odds.

Shamrock Rovers cannot afford to lose another game although it may be hard considering their list of absentees, but we do not see them losing this game. Another prediction is a win or draws and over 1.5 goals for Shamrock.