World Cup 2026 is officially over with Spain crowned champions after beating Argentina 1-0 in the grand finale.
Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike was enough to secure a second trophy for La Roja and leave Lionel Messi in tears on pitch.
It was a fantastic summer of international football, but now it is time to return to domestic matters – namely the Irish Premier Division.
Games continue to come thick and fast, with St Patrick’s Athletic hosting struggling Dundalk on Friday evening.
The two sides occupy third and fourth in the table, but the difference in recent form is rather telling ahead of kick-off.
Check out our full preview for the latest edition of St Patrick’s Athletic vs Dundalk, and you can keep up to date with all the latest Irish Premier Division odds over on NetBet Sport’s easy-to-use sports betting platform.
St Patrick’s Athletic vs Dundalk Preview
This really is a big match for fourth-placed Dundalk after a woeful run of results in the Irish Premier Division.
Ciaran Kilduff’s side have lost each of the last three top-flight matches vs Waterford (2-3), Shelbourne (2-1) and Drogheda (1-2).
The fact two of those defeats were recorded on home soil is cause for concern, though Dundalk did at least beat St Mochtas 3-1 in the second round of the FAI Cup last Friday.
Kilduff will hope his side can take confidence from that win at Oriel Park, especially as St Pat’s have been strong at home of late.
Stephen Kenny’s men collected wins in each of the last three Irish Premier Division games hosted at Richmond Park, beating Drogheda (2-0), Sligo Rovers (2-0) and – most recently – Galway United (3-0).
St Pat’s could only muster a 1-1 draw at Waterford in their last league outing, but did beat Wexford 2-1 last week in their FAI Cup second-round tie.
In the previous meeting between these sides at Richmond Park back in February, St Pat’s won 4-0, though Dundalk recorded a 2-0 success at home as recently as April.
St Patrick’s Athletic vs Dundalk Odds
*All odds are subject to change
St Pat’s are the big favourites to claim another crucial victory here at a price of 1.51. A win for Dundalk is at odds of 4.70, while the draw is 3.91.
St Patrick’s Athletic vs Dundalk Betting Tips
Total goals – Over 2.5 @ 1.60
Both of these teams are averaging around 1.6 goals per game in the Irish Premier Division, so wagering on at least three being scored in this contest could be a smart move to make.
Bet Builder Quick Bets: Ryan Edmondson to score anytime, St Patrick’s Athletic to win and over 1.5 goals in the match @ 2.90
Recent form suggests St Pat’s are the firm favourites to collect the win here, with over 1.5 goals scored in each of their last five Irish Premier Division games. And Edmondson is the hosts’ most potent goal threat, with seven strikes to his name already this season. As such, this Bet Builder looks very appealing indeed.
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