Shamrock vs Drogheda Prediction 4 May 2026
🔊 The clash between Shamrock and Drogheda promises to be intriguing. Both teams exhibit contrasting styles of play: the hosts favor ball possession, while the visitors rely on swift counterattacks. Shamrock are in excellent form, having won four of their last five matches, solidifying their leadership at the top of the table. Meanwhile, Drogheda United have shown inconsistent results but are capable of surprising their opponents.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 16 March 2026 and ended in a 0-0 draw. Here's a comparative look at the stats from that match (with Drogheda United as the home side):
- possession: 34% vs 66%;
- corners: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Shamrock and Drogheda:
- 53 matches played;
- home victories - 37, away victories - 6, draws - 10;
- goals scored - 107 to 36;
- average goals in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.7;
- average total goals per match - 2.7.
Head-to-head statistics Shamrock - Drogheda
Shamrock Rovers Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home side - Shamrock Rovers, visitors - Waterford United). The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United):
- possession percentage: 66% vs 34%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
🟢 Shamrock Rovers hold the top spot in the league thanks to their consistent performances. Over their last five matches, they have secured four wins and suffered just one defeat. Their solid defense has been key, conceding an average of only 0.79 goals per game this season. Offensively, they are equally effective, averaging 1.43 goals per match, highlighting their ability to create dangerous opportunities in front of the opponent's goal.
Match Results: Shamrock Rovers
Drogheda United Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Premier Division, where they faced Drogheda United as the away team. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers):
- possession: 32% vs 68%;
- corners: 8 vs 7;
- fouls: 7 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
🔵 Drogheda United are going through a challenging phase, currently sitting in eighth place in the league table. Over their last five matches, they have secured two wins, one draw, and suffered two losses, highlighting the inconsistency in their performances. The team often relies on counterattacks and set pieces to achieve results, but their average of 1.54 goals conceded per game leaves much to be desired.
Match Results: Drogheda United
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- played - 53;
- first-half wins for the home team - 12; for the away team - 5; draws - 9;
- average first-half total: 1;
- today's home side averages 0.68 goals, visitors - 0.32.
First-Half Stats: Shamrock Rovers (home) vs Drogheda United (away)
- played in the tournament: 7 vs 6;
- wins: 5 (71.43%) vs 1 (16.67%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 3 (50%);
- draws: 2 (28.57%) vs 2 (33.33%);
- average goals scored: 1.14 vs 0.83;
- average goals conceded: 0.14 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- wins: 6 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 3;
- average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.3) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.8).
- Shamrock Rovers have scored in the first half at home in five consecutive matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 53;
- Home wins - 37, Away wins - 6, Draws - 10.
Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United
- Matches in the tournament: 14 vs 13;
- Wins: 8 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 57% vs 31%;
- Losses: 2 vs 5;
- Draws: 4 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 2;
- Losses: 2 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 4.
- Shamrock Rovers have won their last 5 home matches in the Premier Division.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (Average Total):
- Home team - 2.02, Away team - 0.68;
- In head-to-head matches - 2.7;
- Both teams scored: overall - 26 times; at the home team's ground - 16 times.
Average Total Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United
- In the tournament: 2.21 vs 2.85;
- Goals scored: 1.43 vs 1.31;
- First half: 0.86 vs 0.54;
- Second half: 0.57 vs 0.77;
- Shamrock Rovers: at home in the tournament - 1.71;
- Drogheda United: away in the tournament - 1.67;
- Last 10 matches: 1.3 (home - 1.8) vs 1.3 (away - 1.8).
- Total over 1.5 goals hit in 12 of Drogheda United's last 13 away matches.
- Total over 1.5 goals hit in 9 of Drogheda United's last 10 away matches in the Premier Division.
Corners Prediction
Shamrock Rovers: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.14; at home - 4.86;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.9; at home - 4.4.
Drogheda United: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.23, away - 3.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4; away - 2.8.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 53;
- Both teams scored overall - 26 times;
- At the home team's ground - 16 times.
Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United
- Played in the tournament: 14 vs 13;
- Season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 8;
- Shamrock Rovers: BTTS at home - 3 (43%);
- Drogheda United: BTTS away - 5 (83%).
Last 10 matches:
- Matches with BTTS: 4 vs 7;
- Shamrock Rovers: BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Drogheda United: BTTS away - 5 (100%).
- Drogheda United have both scored and conceded in their last six away matches.
- Drogheda United have both scored and conceded in their last five away matches in the Premier Division.
Correct Score Prediction
Frequent Results Statistics (Current Season):
- The most common scoreline in the tournament: 1-1 (9/68, 13.2%);
- Shamrock Rovers at home most frequently finish matches at: 1-0, 2-0 (2/7, 28.6%);
- Drogheda United away most frequently play at: 0-1, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 3-4, 4-1 (1/6, 16.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes:
1-0 - 10.65% (odds: 5.44)
2-0 - 10.14% (odds: 5.5)
2-1 - 9.9% (odds: 6.89)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the trends and current form of the teams, betting on both teams to score (yes) seems like the most well-founded option for this match. Drogheda United have both scored and conceded in their last 6 away games. Shamrock's attack poses a formidable threat to the visitors, but Drogheda have managed to find the net against the Rovers in 3 of their last 4 encounters.No comments
Betting Tips: Shamrock Rovers - Drogheda United
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