Drogheda vs Shelbourne Prediction
🔊 Football fever is heating up for the upcoming clash between Drogheda United and Shelbourne. Both teams have shown inconsistent form, promising an unpredictable encounter. Drogheda United recently endured a losing streak, but their ability to find the net at home makes them dangerous opponents. Shelbourne, on the other hand, display more stable performances with three wins in their last five matches. An exciting game is anticipated, with both sides having a high potential to showcase their attacking prowess.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 19 May 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Shelbourne):
- ball possession percentage: 67% vs 33%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Drogheda United and Shelbourne:
- played 45 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 13, for the away team - 17, draws - 15;
- number of goals - 55 against 71;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.11, in the 2nd half - 1.69;
- average total goals in the match - 2.8.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Drogheda United Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Premier Division, with Sligo Rovers as the home side and Drogheda United as the visitors. The game concluded in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers):
- possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corners: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 17 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Drogheda United currently sit sixth in the league standings, striving to solidify their position as the season draws to a close. Despite a challenging stretch-four consecutive defeats and just one draw in their last five matches-the team remains competitive, thanks to their ability to create dangerous chances in front of goal. Looking at the bigger picture, their stats appear more balanced: Drogheda have secured four wins in their last ten outings, averaging 1.1 goals per game while maintaining a solid defense, conceding just 0.8 goals on average. Notably, Drogheda United have found the net in nine of their last ten head-to-head encounters against Shelbourne, underscoring their strength against this particular opponent.
Match Results: Drogheda United
Shelbourne Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, with Derry City hosting Shelbourne. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here's the match statistics (Shelbourne vs Derry City):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
Shelbourne have firmly secured their place in fourth position in the league, showcasing a balanced performance both in attack and defense. Over the last five rounds, the team have notched up three victories, including a crucial win against formidable opponents, underscoring their consistency and ambition. The Reds' scoring rate is commendable, averaging 1.4 goals per match while conceding just 1.1. This statistic highlights the reliability of their defensive setup and their efficiency in finishing attacks. An additional testament to the team's maturity was their recent away draw with Drogheda United, where Shelbourne adapted to their opponent's cautious tactics and managed to secure an important point.
Match Results: Shelbourne
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 45;
- home team wins - 13, away team wins - 17, draws - 15.
Statistics: Drogheda United vs Shelbourne
- matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 29;
- wins: 10 vs 10;
- win percentage: 33% vs 34%;
- losses: 7 vs 6;
- draws: 13 vs 13.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Shelbourne have drawn in last 3 away games against Drogheda United (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.22, the guests - 1.58;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.8;
- both teams scored: overall - 25; at the home team's field - 12.
Statistics: Drogheda United vs Shelbourne
- average total in the tournament: 2.03 vs 2.28;
- average total goals scored: 1.07 vs 1.24;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.53 vs 0.62;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.53 vs 0.62;
- Drogheda United: average total at home in the tournament - 1.21;
- Shelbourne: average total away in the tournament - 1.14;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.4) vs 1.4 (away - 1.17).
- Drogheda United have scored in 9 of last 10 games against Shelbourne (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
- Shelbourne have taken under 5.5 corners in last 6 away games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.56 (0.78 for home team and 0.78 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.95 (1.05 for home team and 0.9 for away team).
Drogheda United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2; at home - 2.07;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 2.2.
Shelbourne: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.62, away - 2.79;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 45;
- both teams scored all-time - 25 times;
- on the home team’s field - 12 times.
Statistics: Drogheda United vs Shelbourne
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Drogheda United at home - 6 (43%);
- number of BTTS matches for Shelbourne away - 8 (57%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Drogheda United at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Shelbourne away - 2 (33%).
- Drogheda United have scored and conceded in last 6 home games against Shelbourne (Premier Division).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their head-to-head statistics, the upcoming match promises to be intense and well-balanced. Shelbourne and Drogheda United are both adept at creating chances and frequently exchange dangerous attacks, making the game unpredictable. However, the visitors seem slightly more favorable due to their recent consistent results and historically successful performances against Drogheda, even despite a dip this season. The most likely scenario appears to be both teams finding the net - each side possesses enough attacking potential, and their encounters often turn out to be high-scoring affairs. Therefore, predicting both teams to score seems to be the most reasonable and well-founded choice for this clash.
Betting Tips: Drogheda United - Shelbourne
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