- St Patrick's Athletic have won three, drawn one, and lost one in their last five games.
- Dundalk FC have won two and lost three in their last five.
Irish Premier Division clash at Richmond Park
St Pat's come into this game in mixed but positive form, following up a 1-0 away draw to Waterford FC in the Irish Premier Division 2026 with a 2-1 win at home to Wexford FC in the FAI Cup 2026. Across all competitions, St Pat's have won five, drawn two, and lost only three of their last 10 games. This St Patrick's Athletic vs Dundalk FC preview points to an intriguing meeting between two sides with contrasting recent runs.
Dundalk have had a more volatile run of results over their recent 10, winning five, drawing one, and losing four. The Lilywhites were beaten 2-1 at home by Drogheda United in the Premier Division before claiming a 3-1 win away at lower league St Mochta's in the FAI Cup.
Two different styles matchup in a potential chess game
The clash of styles in this game could make for a fascinating tactical battle. Stephen Kenny has St Pat's set up in a hybrid 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 system which prioritises possession and is built to attack through the middle third, pinning the opponent back and creating chances.
Ciarán Kilduff, meanwhile, has set his Dundalk side up to hunt for turnovers in a direct 4-2-3-1 system that looks to get the ball forward and into wide runners at pace. There will be a real chess match feel to this, with St Pat's wanting the ball and Dundalk looking to strike on the counter.
The value in the goals
St Pats are the clear favorites, priced at 1.56, with Dundalk on the outside at 5.6 and the draw at 4.0. We feel that St Pats are the more likely winner here, but the odds and the value lies in the goal markets. Our St Patrick's Athletic vs Dundalk FC prediction is that the match could be decided by small margins, even if the better value sits elsewhere.
Dundalk, while struggling in the league, have a real spark in midfield in Daryl Horgan, who has three assists in his last five appearances, and the firepower of Gbemi Arubi up front - the Lilywhites' top-scorer in the Premier Division 2026 with seven goals in 23 games.
St Pats have hit 13 goals in their home games, an average of 2.17 per 90 minutes, and Dundalk have netted seven in their away games. With both sides looking to get at each other and create chances, these St Patrick's Athletic vs Dundalk FC betting tips favour Over 2.5 goals at 1.65 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.67. Another St Patrick's Athletic vs Dundalk FC prediction is that both attacks can contribute in a lively contest.
