Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Prediction, Lineups & Odds
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 | |
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4 | ![]() |
24 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 28:25 | 35 |
5 | ![]() |
24 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 27:26 | 32 |
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 GamesUnited 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 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
Shelbourne To Win @ 1.90
Correct Score Prediction
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Bet Builder Tips
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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.
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Head to Head
Shelbourne vs Drogheda
- Premier Division: 18/04 2025 Drogheda 2 Shelbourne 2
- Premier Division: 07/03 2025 Shelbourne 0 Drogheda 1
- Premier Division: 25/10 2024 Shelbourne 2 Drogheda 1
- Premier Division: 04/07 2024 Drogheda 1 Shelbourne 1
- Premier Division: 10/05 2024 Shelbourne 1 Drogheda 1
- Premier Division: 05/04 2024 Drogheda 2 Shelbourne 2
- Premier Division: 03/11 2023 Drogheda 2 Shelbourne 4
- Premier Division: 05/06 2023 Shelbourne 3 Drogheda 2
- Premier Division: 01/05 2023 Drogheda 1 Shelbourne 1
- Premier Division: 17/02 2023 Shelbourne 0 Drogheda 0
Team Stats
Shelbourne League Stats
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
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 2.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 57.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 61.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 35.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 31.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 away matches
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
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
Previous Drogheda United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Shelbourne Injury Table
Drogheda United Injury Table
League of Ireland Table
2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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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 |
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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 |
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