Saint Patr. vs Drogheda Prediction
🔊 We're in for a thrilling clash as two Irish clubs, each eager to solidify their positions in the standings, face off. St Patrick's Athletic and Drogheda United are battling for European qualification spots, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this encounter. The hosts play an aggressive, attack-minded game, especially at home, where they often score more than 1.5 goals. In contrast, the visitors favor a more balanced approach, focusing on defense and ball control. Both teams are in relatively good form, but their recent performances raise questions about their consistency.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 21 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Drogheda United):
- ball possession percentage: 37% vs 63%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Saint Patrick´s Athletic and Drogheda United:
- played 41 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 24, for the away team - 6, draws - 11;
- number of goals - 74 against 27;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.95, in the 2nd half - 1.51;
- average total goals in the match - 2.46.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Saint Patrick´s Athletic Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Sligo Rovers, away team - Saint Patrick´s Athletic). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here's the game statistics (Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Sligo Rovers):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
St. Patrick's Athletic currently sit in fourth place in the Premier Division standings, showcasing commendable performances this season. Known for their attacking prowess, especially on home turf, the Saints consistently score over 1.5 goals in recent league matches. However, their defense can be a liability, conceding an average of 1.16 goals per game. In their most recent head-to-head with the opposition, the match ended in a draw, highlighting Drogheda United's ability to withstand the hosts' offensive pressure.
Match Results: Saint Patrick´s Athletic
Drogheda United Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Waterford United, away - Drogheda United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here are the match stats (Drogheda United vs Waterford United):
- ball possession: 31% vs 69%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Drogheda United have surprised many by securing their current second-place position in the table, thanks to a solid defensive line and impressive away performances. Known as "the Drogs," they prefer to control the pace of the game through ball possession and disciplined defense-only three losses this season speak volumes. However, the team struggles with finishing attacking plays, averaging just one goal per match, which isn't always enough to secure victories against formidable opponents.
Match Results: Drogheda United
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 41;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 8; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 10;
- Average first-half total: 0.95;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.66, while the visitors net 0.29.
First-Half Stats: Saint Patrick´s Athletic (home) vs Drogheda United (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 10;
- wins: 6 (66.67%) vs 4 (40%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (10%);
- draws: 3 (33.33%) vs 5 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 1.44 vs 0.7;
- Average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 0.2.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- losses: 1 vs 0;
- draws: 3 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.4) vs 1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.3).
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic scored in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- home team wins - 24, away team wins - 6, draws - 11.
Statistics: Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Drogheda United
- matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- wins: 8 vs 7;
- win percentage: 42% vs 37%;
- losses: 6 vs 3;
- draws: 5 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 6.
- Drogheda United won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games against Saint Patrick´s Athletic (Premier Division).
- Drogheda United won with a +1.5 handicap in 26 of last 27 games (Premier Division).
- Drogheda United won with a +1.5 handicap in 19 of last 20 games.
- Drogheda United won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 13 away games (Premier Division).
- Drogheda United won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.8, the guests - 0.66;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.46;
- both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Drogheda United
- average total in the tournament: 2.53 vs 2.32;
- average total goals scored: 1.37 vs 1.32;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.84 vs 0.68;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.53 vs 0.63;
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Drogheda United: average total away in the tournament - 1.1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 2.25) vs 1.2 (away - 1).
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against Drogheda United (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Saint Patrick´s Athletic: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.84; at home field - 6.11;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; at home field - 4.25.
Drogheda United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.47, away - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 5.
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic have taken over 5.5 corners in 8 of last 9 home games against Drogheda United (Premier Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.42 (0.71 for home team and 0.71 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.5 (0.7 for home team and 0.8 for away team).
Saint Patrick´s Athletic: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.05; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; at home - 2.
Drogheda United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.58, away - 1.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Drogheda United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Saint Patrick´s Athletic at home - 4 (44%);
- number of BTTS matches for Drogheda United away - 5 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Saint Patrick´s Athletic at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Drogheda United away - 3 (60%).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form and playing styles of the teams, we can anticipate a tense contest with both sides likely to adopt a cautious approach. St Patrick's Athletic might leverage their home advantage to increase pressure on the visitors, yet Drogheda United have every chance of avoiding defeat thanks to their resilient defense and ability to adapt against strong opponents. A bet on both teams to score is worth considering, as both teams have the potential for a high-scoring game even against top-tier defenses from the visitors.
Betting Tips: Saint Patrick´s Athletic - Drogheda United
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