Drogheda vs Shamrock Prediction 31 July 2026
🔊 Drogheda United host Shamrock Rovers in round 26 of the League of Ireland Premier Division at United Park. The home side are still pushing for a top-half finish, while the league leaders want to extend their advantage at the top. Home advantage counts for something, but Drogheda have a tough task ahead - Shamrock have won their last two away league matches and haven't lost to this opponent in the league in 12 straight meetings.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these two sides took place on 04 May 2026 and ended 4-1. Here's how the stats looked that day (Shamrock Rovers were the home side):
- possession: 72% vs 28%;
- corners: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 10 vs 2.
📊 Head-to-head stats from official meetings between Drogheda United and Shamrock Rovers:
- 54 matches played;
- home wins: 6, away wins: 38, draws: 10;
- goals: 37 vs 111;
- average first-half total: 1.02, second-half: 1.72;
- average match total: 2.74.
Head-to-head statistics Drogheda - Shamrock
Drogheda United Team Overview
The team's last official match was played on in the Premier Division (Sligo Rovers at home, Drogheda United away). The match ended 2-2.
Match stats (Drogheda United vs Sligo Rovers):
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 9 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
In their last match, Drogheda drew with Sligo Rovers 2-2, equalising in stoppage time. They sit eighth with 26 points from 25 games, still with a small cushion above the bottom of the table. The form, though, is a concern - just one win in their last ten league matches. At home it's even worse: four league games without a win on their own ground. And then there's the record against Shamrock, which doesn't help - no win in 12 league meetings against the leaders.
Match Results: Drogheda United
Shamrock Rovers Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place in the Champions League (Shamrock Rovers at home, Ararat-Armenia away). The match ended 2-1.
Stats from that game (Shamrock Rovers vs Ararat-Armenia):
- possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corners: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 1.
After 25 rounds, Shamrock lead the table with 50 points - seven clear of their nearest rival. They've gone four league games without a loss, winning three of them. Away from home, though, it's been patchier: five wins and three defeats in their last eight Premier Division away matches. The two sides have already met twice this season - a goalless draw in March, then Shamrock put four past Drogheda in May to win 4-1. That said, Stephen Bradley's side aren't going into this in the best shape. They're out of Champions League qualifying, beaten by Armenian side Ararat over two legs (0-2, 2-1).
Match Results: Shamrock Rovers
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- played - 54;
- first-half wins for the home side - 3; for the away side - 8; draws - 16;
- average first-half total: 1.02;
- today's hosts average 0.31 goals in the first half, the away side - 0.7.
First-half stats: Drogheda United (home) vs Shamrock Rovers (away)
- matches played in the league: 12 vs 13;
- wins: 5 (41.67%) vs 4 (30.77%);
- losses: 4 (33.33%) vs 5 (38.46%);
- draws: 3 (25%) vs 4 (30.77%);
- average goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.15;
- average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 0.54.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- wins: 2 vs 4;
- losses: 7 vs 4;
- draws: 1 vs 2;
- average first-half total: 1.8 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 1.1) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.5).
- Drogheda United have lost the first half in 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier Division).
Total Prediction
Head-to-head matches (average total):
- home side - 0.69, away side - 2.06;
- in head-to-head matches - 2.74;
- both teams scored: all time - 27 times; at the home team's ground - 10 times.
Average total stats: Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers
- in the league: 2.96 vs 2.48;
- goals scored: 1.24 vs 1.6;
- 1st half: 0.48 vs 0.84;
- 2nd half: 0.76 vs 0.76;
- Drogheda United: at home in the league - 1.17;
- Shamrock Rovers: away in the league - 1.38;
- last 10 matches: 1.5 (home - 2) vs 2 (away - 1).
- Drogheda United have scored at home in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Shamrock Rovers have conceded in 8 matches in a row.
Corners Prediction
Drogheda United: Stats
- season: average total in the league - 4.24; at home - 4.25;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; at home - 4.8.
Shamrock Rovers: Stats
- season: average total in the league - 4.76; away - 4.85;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5.9; away - 5.6.
- Drogheda United have taken more than 3.5 corners in 5 matches in a row.
Both Teams To Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- matches played - 54;
- both teams scored across all meetings - 27 times;
- at the home team's ground - 10 times.
Stats: Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers
- matches played this season: 25 vs 25;
- season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 16 vs 14;
- Drogheda United: BTTS at home - 6 (50%);
- Shamrock Rovers: BTTS away - 7 (54%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- Drogheda United: BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Shamrock Rovers: BTTS away - 2 (40%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most frequent results this season:
- most common scoreline in the tournament: 1-1 (16/124, 12.9%);
- Drogheda United at home most often finish matches: 0-0, 1-0 (2/12, 16.7%);
- Shamrock Rovers away most often play: 0-2, 1-0, 1-2 (2/13, 15.4%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1-1 - 12.29% (odds 6.5)
0-1 - 10.43% (odds 6.5)
1-2 - 9.62% (odds 8)
⭐ Editor's Pick
Shamrock Rovers go into this one as clear favourites. The league leaders are more consistent, in better form, and have a strong historical record against Drogheda. The hosts have regularly struggled against this opponent, and their current winless run at home only makes things harder. The main prediction: Shamrock Rovers win. Predicted score - 1:2.
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