Drogheda United vs Shelbourne prediction & analysis
65%
Footrivo pick
Under 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
1
Value bet: Drogheda United to win @ 3.40 – our chance 38% vs 29% implied by the price (edge +29%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultDrogheda United to win ✗38% · @3.40
Double chanceEither team to win ✓75% · @1.30
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗51% · @1.65
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓83% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.25
Drogheda United vs Shelbourne preview and prediction
The match
The Premier Division sees Drogheda United take on Shelbourne on Friday 27 February, kicking off at 20:45 (WAT) at Weavers Park. Drogheda United are 9th with 40 points from 36 games (in the bottom three), while Shelbourne sit 4th on 49 points (in the top four).
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.0 goals: 1.0 for Drogheda United and 1.0 for Shelbourne. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 65% likely. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Drogheda United 38%, draw 25%, Shelbourne 37%.
Both teams to score: no (51%) at 1.65.
Value angle: Drogheda United to win at 3.40 – 38% on our numbers against 29% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 65% chance at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Drogheda United 1–0 Shelbourne. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Drogheda United38%fair 2.64 · @3.40
Draw25%fair 3.94 · @3.05
Shelbourne37%fair 2.73 · @2.22
1.99Expected goals
1.01Drogheda United xG
0.98Shelbourne xG
49%Both score
35%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
0–014%
1–114%
0–113%
2–07%
2–17%
From our goals model: Drogheda United 1.0 – 1.0 Shelbourne expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Drogheda United to win✗
38%
2.64
3.40 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.34
1.30
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
51%
1.95
1.65
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
1.50
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
65%
1.53
1.50
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
1.17
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
50%
2.00
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Draw / FT Draw✗
22%
4.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
14%
7.25
–
Form
Drogheda United – last 2
DW
20 Feb
@ Dundalk
1–1
D
13 Feb
vs Waterford
2–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Shelbourne – last 1
D
20 Feb
vs Galway United
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Drogheda United and Shelbourne.
What is the prediction for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 65% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
On our numbers Drogheda United have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Shelbourne 37%.
How many goals will there be in Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 35% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
Our predicted score is Drogheda United 1–0 Shelbourne, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
Drogheda United vs Shelbourne (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 27 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Weavers Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
