Match analysis
IrelandFirst Division
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this First Division fixture.
Dundalk got the job done on Friday 26 September 2025, winning 3-2 at home to UCD (First Division). At the break it was 1-1.
For Dundalk, G. Arubi (38', 64') and E. Kenny (72') were on target. The goals for UCD came from L. Dignam (21') and J. Doyle (75').
In 18 meetings since February 2019, Dundalk have won 14, UCD have taken one and three were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Dundalk vs UCD prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| DundalkHome | Rating | UCDAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,582 | Overall | 1,523 |
| 1,567 | Match venue | 1,546 |
| 1,567 | At home | 1,490 |
| 1,545 | Away | 1,546 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,547 | Attack | 1,443 |
| 1,546 | Defence | 1,545 |
| 1,556 | Home attack | 1,424 |
| 1,504 | Away attack | 1,479 |
| 1,512 | Home defence | 1,532 |
| 1,564 | Away defence | 1,555 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,533 | Goal environment | 1,605 |
| 1,537 | Home goals | 1,515 |
| 1,497 | Away goals | 1,590 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,557 | Close games | 1,533 |
| 1,596 | Winning margin | 1,518 |
Match venue compares Dundalk at home with UCD away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.