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Drogheda United FC

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

There’s a Case for Backing Shels to Win

Shelbourne can’t be ignored when they meet Drogheda, especially as betting odds of 1.90 are available for this prediction. Head to the Full-Time Result market to back this value selection.

2-2 Draw When Teams Last Clashed

Shelbourne lost away from home in their last game. Bohemians won 1-0 at Dalymount Park. Damien Duff's team had 41% possession and totalled two shots on target.

Drogheda United played Derry City at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The Drogs enjoyed just 35% possession and had four shots on goal, with Elicha Ahui finding the net.

It was a 2-2 draw in the last head-to-head when visitors Shels faced Drogheda at the Sullivan and Lambe Park. The 10 most recent H2H games have seen six draws, three triumphs for Shels and a win for Drogheda.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Drogheda United logo Drogheda United 24 8 11 5 28 25 3 28:25 35
5 Shelbourne logo Shelbourne 24 7 11 6 27 26 1 27:26 32
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Shelbourne – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. Shels have had 57.6% possession and 5.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.2 corners.

Ademipo Odubeko leads the way with 3 goals, Kerr McInroy has 2, with Harry Wood and two others on 1. Evan Caffrey is the top assists maker on 3.

Drogheda United – Last 10 League Games

United have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, averaging 4.1 shots on goal, 9.8 attempts and 1.5 goals. Kevin Doherty's men average 35.7% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 8.4 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Warren Davis has top scored with 5, followed by Conor Keeley and Darragh Markey on 3 and 2. Owen Lambe has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Conor Kearns (GK), Sean Gannon, James Norris, Tyreke Wilson, Kameron Ledwidge, Evan Caffrey, Ellis Chapman, Jonathan Lunney, Kerr McInroy, Ademipo Odubeko, Harry Wood.

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Luke Dennison (GK), Owen Lambe, Conor Keeley, Conor Kane, Andrew Quinn, Elicha Ahui, Ryan Brennan, Shane Farrell, Warren Davis, Luke Heeney, Douglas James-Taylor.

Expert League of Ireland Analysis

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Shelbourne vs Drogheda United league stats:

  • Shelbourne have won 5 of their last 10 games at home.

Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Prediction

Shelbourne can deliver the goods and we’ll back them with confidence for this League of Ireland match. The odds of 1.90 look attractive when it comes to the home team and we’re feeling confident.

For those who want to back Shels at a bigger price, you can combine this selection with another pick on the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets.

Shels to Win Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 52.6% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Shelbourne Shelbourne logo 1 - 0 Drogheda logo Drogheda

Shelbourne are available to back at 5.40 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Shelbourne Under 5.5 Corners 1.80 bet365 logo

In the past 5 Shelbourne games, there’s been 4 occasions where they’ve not covered the 5.5 corners line, with Drogheda conceding under 5.5 corners in six consecutive matches. There’s the opportunity to go under the Shels Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of 1.80 available.

League Games

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Shelbourne Logo Shelbourne
Total
9.30 5.10 4.20
Home
8.30 5.50 2.80
Away
7.70 3.40 4.30
Drogheda Logo Drogheda
Total
10.00 4.80 5.20
Home
10.40 4.50 5.90
Away
10.30 4.60 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

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Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Shelbourne 1.90
Total Goals Under 2.5 1.57
Team Corners Shelbourne Under 5.5 1.80

It’s great fun to place a same-game multi and our picks are Shelbourne on the 1x2, less than three goals to be scored and Shelbourne to record under 5.5 corners.

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Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Shels Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

With a roughly 53% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their 1.90 betting odds for Shelbourne winning this League of Ireland clash. If you want to wager on the underdog, Drogheda United have been priced up at 4.33.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 market is the same as a Full-Time Result wager, with Shels needing to win at 1.88 for your bet to be successful. Drogheda +0.5 at 1.93 means you need them to triumph or the draw to happen.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at 1.70.

The best football betting sites cover League of Ireland games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

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Team Stats

Shelbourne logo Shelbourne League Stats

Drogheda United logo Drogheda United League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Shels vs Drogheda team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ve got details of the League of Ireland squads so that you know every player on the roster.

Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Lineups

Shelbourne Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Drogheda United Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Shelbourne Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 Conor Kearns
2 Sean Gannon 18 James Norris 3 Tyreke Wilson 4 Kameron Ledwidge
27 Evan Caffrey 5 Ellis Chapman 6 Jonathan Lunney 23 Kerr McInroy
11 Ademipo Odubeko 7 Harry Wood
45 Luke Dennison
23 Owen Lambe 22 Conor Keeley 3 Conor Kane 4 Andrew Quinn 2 Elicha Ahui
19 Ryan Brennan 17 Shane Farrell 24 Warren Davis
21 Luke Heeney 10 Douglas James-Taylor

Drogheda United Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Shelbourne Substitutes

  • 10John Martin
  • 16John O'Sullivan
  • 17Daniel Kelly
  • 19Lorcan Healy
  • 28Ryan O'Kane
  • 49Raymond Offor
  • 53Derin Adewale
  • 55James Roche
  • 77Rayhaan Tulloch

Drogheda United Substitutes

  • 5Aaron Harper-Bailey
  • 7Darragh Markey
  • 11Thomas Oluwa
  • 15George Cooper
  • 16Zishim Bawa
  • 25Bridel Bosakani
  • 27Jack Brady
  • 28Scott Brady
  • 31Kieran Cruise

Previous Shelbourne Lineups

17 May Premier Division
Bohemians 1-0 Shelbourne
10 May Premier Division
Shelbourne 2-1 St Patrick's
06 May Premier Division
Shelbourne 0-1 Waterford
03 May Premier Division
Derry City 2-0 Shelbourne
26 Apr Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 2-2 Shelbourne
22 Apr Premier Division
Shelbourne 2-2 Galway United

Previous Drogheda United Lineups

17 May Premier Division
Drogheda United 1-1 Derry City
10 May Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 3-0 Drogheda United
06 May Premier Division
Drogheda United 3-2 Cork City
03 May Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 2-2 Drogheda United
26 Apr Premier Division
Galway United 2-1 Drogheda United
22 Apr Premier Division
Drogheda United 0-0 St Patrick's

Injuries & Suspensions

Shelbourne Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Drogheda United Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Ireland FlagLeague of Ireland Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 24 14 6 4 42:21 48
2 Derry City 22 11 4 7 28:22 37
3 Bohemians 22 12 1 9 27:22 37
4 Drogheda United 24 8 11 5 28:25 35
5 Shelbourne 24 7 11 6 27:26 32
6 St Patrick's 24 8 7 9 27:27 31
7 Galway United 22 7 8 7 27:26 29
8 Waterford 22 8 3 11 24:35 27
9 Sligo Rovers 22 5 4 13 26:37 19
10 Cork City 22 2 9 11 23:38 15
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 12 8 3 1 25:7 27
2 Bohemians 11 7 1 3 14:9 22
3 St Patrick's 12 5 5 2 18:11 20
4 Derry City 11 6 2 3 17:10 20
5 Drogheda United 11 5 4 2 16:10 19
6 Galway United 11 5 2 4 15:13 17
7 Shelbourne 12 4 4 4 14:13 16
8 Waterford 11 4 2 5 13:20 14
9 Cork City 12 2 7 3 12:15 13
10 Sligo Rovers 11 3 2 6 12:15 11