Shelbourne vs Drogheda Prediction
🔊 The upcoming match from the 24th round between Shelbourne and Drogheda United promises to be an intriguing event in the Premier Division of Ireland. Both teams have shown inconsistent form, sitting mid-table. Their last encounter ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this new clash. The teams boast balanced squads with a focus on both attack and defense, and they have equal chances for success due to their current form and tactical setups.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 18 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Drogheda United):
- ball possession percentage: 21% vs 79%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 10;
- fouls: 5 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Shelbourne and Drogheda United:
- played 44 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 17, for the away team - 13, draws - 14;
- number of goals - 71 against 55;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.14, in the 2nd half - 1.73;
- average total goals in the match - 2.86.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Shelbourne Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Bohemians Dublin, away team - Shelbourne). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Shelbourne vs Bohemians Dublin):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 7.
Shelbourne hold onto sixth place in the league, delivering decent performances at home. Over their last ten matches, they have netted 11 goals, averaging around 1.13 per game. The hosts' style revolves around ball possession and swift transitions from defense to attack. However, their defensive line occasionally falters, conceding an average of 1.06 goals per match. Recent outings have highlighted the team's inconsistency: three losses, two draws, and just one win in their last five matches suggest that Shelbourne are not in their best form.
Match Results: Shelbourne
Drogheda United Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Drogheda United, away - Derry City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Drogheda United vs Derry City):
- ball possession: 34% vs 66%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 4 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Drogheda United sit in fifth place on the table, just above their upcoming opponents. Over their last ten matches, they have secured three wins, five draws, and suffered two losses, indicating a solid run of form. Drogheda United often adopt a counter-attacking strategy, capitalizing on opponents' mistakes to achieve their objectives. Their offensive strength is reflected in an average of 1.38 goals per game, backed by a fairly dependable defense.
Match Results: Drogheda United
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 44;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 8; for visitors away - 9; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.14;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.64, while the visitors net 0.5.
First-Half Stats: Shelbourne (home) vs Drogheda United (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- Number of wins: 1 (0.13%) vs 4 (0.5%);
- Number of losses: 3 (0.38%) vs 1 (0.13%);
- Number of draws: 4 (0.5%) vs 3 (0.38%);
- Average goals scored: 1.38 vs 0.63;
- Average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 0.13.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 1 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 6 vs 1;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1) vs 1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.3).
- Shelbourne have lost the 1st half in last 5 games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 44;
- home team wins - 17, away team wins - 13, draws - 14.
Statistics: Shelbourne vs Drogheda United
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 5 vs 6;
- win percentage: 31% vs 38%;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 7 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 4 vs 5.
- Shelbourne have not lost in 11 of last 12 games against Drogheda United.
- Shelbourne have not lost in 10 of last 11 games against Drogheda United (Premier Division).
- Shelbourne have not lost in 8 of last 9 home games against Drogheda United.
- Shelbourne have not lost in 7 of last 8 home games against Drogheda United (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.61, the guests - 1.25;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.86;
- both teams scored: overall - 25; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: Shelbourne vs Drogheda United
- average total in the tournament: 2.19 vs 2.44;
- average total goals scored: 1.13 vs 1.38;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.56 vs 0.75;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.56 vs 0.63;
- Shelbourne: average total at home in the tournament - 1.25;
- Drogheda United: average total away in the tournament - 1.13;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.25) vs 1.5 (away - 1.4).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Shelbourne games against Drogheda United.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 8 of last 9 Shelbourne games against Drogheda United (Premier Division).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Drogheda United games (Premier Division).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 Drogheda United away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Shelbourne: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.75; at home field - 5.88;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; at home field - 6.75.
Drogheda United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.44, away - 4.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; away - 5.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.86 (0.93 for home team and 0.93 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.48 (0.96 for home team and 0.52 for away team).
Shelbourne: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.25; at home - 2.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 2.25.
Drogheda United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.56, away - 1.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 1.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 44;
- both teams scored all-time - 25 times;
- on the home team’s field - 13 times.
Statistics: Shelbourne vs Drogheda United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Shelbourne at home - 5 (63%);
- number of BTTS matches for Drogheda United away - 4 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Shelbourne at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Drogheda United away - 4 (80%).
- Shelbourne have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games against Drogheda United (Premier Division).
Editor's Prediction
This clash promises to be intense. Considering that Shelbourne have both scored and conceded in 8 out of their last 9 head-to-head encounters, a goal exchange seems likely in the upcoming match as well. Further supporting this outcome is Drogheda United's form, as they rank third in the league for points earned on the road, highlighting their attacking prowess away from home. The most reasonable bet for this event is "both teams to score."
Betting Tips: Shelbourne - Drogheda United
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