Bray vs Dundalk Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: July 11, 2025 | Carlisle Grounds | Ireland First Division | 19:45 BST

Bray Wanderers and Dundalk clash in a massive game with a lot on the line at Carlisle Grounds. Dundalk certainly enter as the favourites, having lost just one of their 22 league fixtures this season to date; however, Bray are not a million miles off he pace, as victory on Friday would see them move within six points of the league leaders.

Key Betting Tip: Dundalk to win at 1.82 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Bray vs Dundalk Predicted Lineups

Bray Predicted XI: Corcoran; Duggan, Cantwell, P. Murphy, M. Murphy; Doyle, Bartley; O’Neill, R. Knight, C. Knight; Curtis.

Dundalk Predicted XI: Minogue; Wilson, Animasahun, Leonard, Keogh; Dervin, Groome; Kenny, Ebbe, Horgan; Arubi.

Both clubs face a number of injuries with Dylan Barnett, Kyle Degelman, and Ronan Teahan all out for the hosts. As for Dundalk, Ethen Vaughan and Norman Garbett are sidelined with long-term injuries, with Conor O’Keefe nearing a return, while Leo Gaxha’s season is over following an ACL injury suffered a few weeks ago in their defeat to Finn Harps.

This horror injury leaves Dundalk without a crucial cog in the machine, and forces Ciarán Kilduff into a change in personnel with Arubi taking the frontline while Kenny drops back.

Bray vs Dundalk Current League Standings

Bray Wanderers sit in a comfortable third place, in a commanding position for a play-off place but they will be determined to win this crucial tie as they set sights on a return to the top-flight for the first time since 2018. They have collected 13 wins to their name and would be in an even stronger position had they turned some of their eight defeats into draws or even victories.

As for Dundalk, following their shock relegation to the second tier for the first time since 2008, they have stormed the league thus far, registering 49 points at 2.23 points per game as they have lost just once during the 2025 campaign. Their defence is a daunting task for any opposition to conquer, with Kilduff’s side having been breached just 14 times.

Bray vs Dundalk Head-to-Head Timeline

Since 2008, this rivalry was back and forth between the sides until 2014, when each side experienced seven wins apiece. Since, however, Dundalk have taken it by storm, winning 14 to Bray’s two. Their most recent meeting was a thrilling 2-2 draw in a match which saw Cian Doyle shown his marching orders and two goals in the last few minutes of the game.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

May 2025: Dundalk 2-2 Bray (First Division)

March 2025: Bray 1-3 Dundalk (First Division)

August 2023: Bray 0-1 Dundalk (FAI Cup)

August 2018: Bray 1-3 Dundalk (Premier Division)

May 2018: Dundalk 5-0 Bray (Premier Division)

Bray’s last victory came in April 2017, in a game where they won two penalties on their way to a 3-1 away victory. The Seagulls will be desperate to reverse their fortunes this Friday as they look to stay in the hunt for the title and automatic promotion to the first tier.

Dundalk have certainly acquired the psychological advantage of the head-to-head, winning seven of the last 10. Victory here will strengthen their grip on automatic promotion, extending their lead to 12 points on Bray, with just Cobh Ramblers between them and an instant return to the Premier Division.

Recent Bray and Dundalk Matches Analysis

Bray Last 5 Matches:

Bray 1-0 Wexford (First Division)

Athlone 0-4 Bray (First Division)

Bray 1-3 UC Dublin (First Division)

Kerry 2-1 Bray (First Division)

Treaty 2-1 Bray (First Division)

Defensively has been a vital issue for Bray in recent matches, as they conceded far too many goals than they have been expected too, suggesting that although they set up well, they are letting shots go in which should not have the chance to. Next up is Dundalk, who possess some of the better attacking threats in the league, so it could get nasty for them.

Dundalk Last 5 Matches:

Kerry 0-4 Dundalk (First Division)

Dundalk 1-0 Cobh (First Division)

Finn Harps 1-0 Dundalk (First Division)

Dundalk 1-1 Treaty (First Division)

Dundalk 1-1 UC Dublin (First Division)

Dundalk have been held scoreless just twice this campaign, so they will definitely fancy themselves up against the vulnerable Bray defence, who have already shipped five goals to them in their two previous meetings this season.

Bray vs Dundalk Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Dundalk victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Bray vs Dundalk Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Dundalk to Win @ 1.82 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Dundalk win in this fixture. Their strong squad trumps that of Bray on paper puts them in a commanding position to head into this game as favourites. However, Bray will see these last two meetings with Dundalk as crucial if they want to stand a chance of earning the automatic promotion spot, so will not give up easily with home supporters cheering them on throughout.

Key Players to Watch: Bray vs Dundalk

Bray defender, Max Murphy, has registered 13 goal contributions this season. Sure, six of his seven goals have come from the spot, but his six assists have come from the 24-year-old dominating the left flank, as he is one of the best rated players in the league. He has been an integral part in the squad, playing every single minute so far, and also plays 2.1 key passes per game, creating many big chances for his side.

Dundalk defender Sean Keogh is also a player to look out for. The 19-year-old made his debut at the back end of last season, and has played 20 matches already, as well as breaking into the Ireland under 19’s squad. The left-back has collected an impressive two goals and four assists too and has made just nine errors leading to shots - an impressive number when you consider Murphy has made 16 from the same position and is more experienced.

Bray vs Dundalk Match Facts

Broadcast Details:

UK: LOI TV

Stadium Information: The Carlisle Grounds is in Bray, Ireland, and is home to Bray Wanderers FC and Republic of Ireland national football B team. The 3,000 capacity stadium can claim to be the venue with the longest history in Ireland, having been constructed in 1862.