Drogheda vs Saint Patr. Prediction
🔊 The clash between Drogheda United and St Patrick's Athletic promises to be an intriguing Premier Division encounter. Both teams are in fine form: the hosts have avoided defeat at home in 10 of their last 11 matches, while the visitors boast an impressive record with seven wins in their last ten games. However, head-to-head statistics suggest a trend of low-scoring affairs, adding another layer of intrigue to this matchup. Average goal stats further support this trend: the hosts concede less than one goal per game, whereas the visitors score over two goals on average per match.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 13 June 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Saint Patrick´s Athletic):
- ball possession percentage: 64% vs 36%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Drogheda United and Saint Patrick´s Athletic:
- played 42 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 24, draws - 12;
- number of goals - 27 against 74;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.93, in the 2nd half - 1.48;
- average total goals in the match - 2.4.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Drogheda United Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the FAI Cup, featuring Derry City as the home side and Drogheda United as the visitors. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Drogheda United vs Derry City):
- possession: 33% vs 67%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 10.
Drogheda United are delivering impressive performances on home turf, currently sitting fourth in the table. The Drogs play confidently with the backing of their supporters and rarely drop points at home, evidenced by a run of 10 wins or draws in their last 11 home fixtures. The team emphasizes strong defense and ball control, effectively stifling opponents' chances to create dangerous opportunities. In their most recent head-to-head with St Patrick's Athletic, they held them to a 0-0 draw, showcasing their ability to maintain a solid defense against an active attack.
Match Results: Drogheda United

Saint Patrick´s Athletic Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the FAI Cup, facing off against St Patrick's Athletic. The game ended with a 2-0 victory for the hosts.
Here are the match statistics (St Patrick's Athletic vs Shelbourne):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 0 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
St Patrick's Athletic hold the sixth spot in the league, renowned for their aggressive, attack-focused style of play. Despite their inconsistent results, with 8 wins and 8 losses, the team consistently creates numerous chances through rapid transitions from defense to attack. However, their Achilles' heel lies in breaking down tight defenses. This is evident as the Saints have scored fewer than 1.5 goals in eight of their last nine encounters with Drogheda United.
Match Results: Saint Patrick´s Athletic
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 24, draws - 12.
Statistics: Drogheda United vs Saint Patrick´s Athletic
- matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- wins: 10 vs 10;
- win percentage: 37% vs 37%;
- losses: 5 vs 9;
- draws: 12 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 7;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 1.
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic 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 - 0.64, the guests - 1.76;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.4;
- both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Drogheda United vs Saint Patrick´s Athletic
- average total in the tournament: 2.04 vs 2.19;
- average total goals scored: 1.11 vs 1.19;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.59 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.52 vs 0.52;
- Drogheda United: average total at home in the tournament - 1.31;
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic: average total away in the tournament - 0.85;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.6) vs 2.4 (away - 2).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Drogheda United games against Saint Patrick´s Athletic (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Drogheda United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.26; at home field - 4.69;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; at home field - 6.2.
Saint Patrick´s Athletic: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.3, away - 6.31;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.3; away - 7.
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic have taken over 4.5 corners in 8 of last 9 away games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.76 (0.88 for home team and 0.88 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.52 (0.81 for home team and 0.71 for away team).
Drogheda United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.07; at home - 2.15;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.9; at home - 2.8.
Saint Patrick´s Athletic: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.22, away - 2.38;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.4; away - 2.25.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Drogheda United vs Saint Patrick´s Athletic
- number of matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Drogheda United at home - 6 (46%);
- number of BTTS matches for Saint Patrick´s Athletic away - 5 (38%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Drogheda United at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Saint Patrick´s Athletic away - 2 (50%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be a tactical showdown between Drogheda United's solid defense and St. Patrick's Athletic's persistent attack. Considering the home side's strengths and the visitors' historically low scoring against this particular team, a restrained game with limited goals is expected. Under 2.5 goals fits this scenario well, having occurred in six of their last seven head-to-head encounters, making this bet the most compelling for the upcoming match.