Our Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction: 2-1
Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers in the Republic of Ireland FAI Cup is scheduled for an 18:30 GMT kick-off on Friday September 12, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Drogheda United's Last Match – St Patricks vs Drogheda United
After suffering a 0-2 Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior Cup loss to St Patricks, Drogheda United must win to get back on track. In that match, Drogheda United recorded 32% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Patricks | 68% | 0 (7) | - | 59 |
 Drogheda United | 32% | 0 (2) | - | 30 |
Shamrock Rovers's Last Match – Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United
Shamrock Rovers will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division win against Drogheda United on August 31. In that match, Shamrock Rovers had 70% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shamrock Rovers | 70% | 0 (7) | 0.68 | 44 |
| Drogheda United | 30% | 0 (4) | 0.88 | 40 |
Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Drogheda United | Shamrock Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.52 | Attacking Strength | 1.04 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 0.62 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Drogheda United are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Shamrock Rovers average 1.3 scored and 0.4 conceded per game.