Our Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Prediction: 2-1
Shelbourne vs Drogheda United in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday April 24, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Shelbourne vs Drogheda United 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
Shelbourne's Last Match – Shamrock Rovers vs Shelbourne
Shelbourne must win to recover from their recent 2-3 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat against Shamrock Rovers on April 6 and regain momentum. In that match, Shelbourne had 50% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shamrock Rovers | 50% | 0 (6) | 1.22 | 20 |
 Shelbourne | 50% | 0 (4) | 0.94 | 37 |
Drogheda United's Last Match – Drogheda United vs Galway United
Drogheda United will hope to recover from their recent 2-3 Republic of Ireland Premier Division setback against Galway United on April 6. In that match, Drogheda United saw 58% of the ball and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drogheda United | 58% | 0 (9) | 1.63 | 49 |
 Galway United | 42% | 0 (6) | 0.95 | 47 |
Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Stats
Key Stats
| Shelbourne | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.23 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shelbourne are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Drogheda United average 1.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
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