Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers prediction & analysis
80%
Footrivo pick
Shamrock Rovers or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultShamrock Rovers to win ✗54% · @1.81
Double chanceShamrock Rovers or draw ✓80% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗50% · @1.83
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗73% · @1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗10% · fair 9.61
Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers preview and prediction
The match
Shamrock Rovers travel to Weavers Park in the Premier Division on Friday 31 July (20:00 WAT) to face Drogheda United. Drogheda United are 9th with 40 points from 36 games (in the bottom three), while Shamrock Rovers sit 1st on 68 points (top of the table). A gap of 28 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Drogheda United's last 5: DWWLL Most recently they drew with Sligo Rovers 2–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Shamrock Rovers's last 5: WLDWL Most recently they beat Ararat-Armenia 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 4 May 2026, finished Shamrock Rovers 4–1 Drogheda United. Across their last 2 meetings Drogheda United have won 0, Shamrock Rovers 1, with 1 draw and 2.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.1 for Drogheda United and 1.6 for Shamrock Rovers. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 50%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Drogheda United 20%, draw 26%, Shamrock Rovers 54%.
Safer route: Shamrock Rovers or draw (80%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (50%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Shamrock Rovers or draw – a 80% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Drogheda United 1–1 Shamrock Rovers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Drogheda United20%fair 4.99 · @4.40
Draw26%fair 3.82 · @3.45
Shamrock Rovers54%fair 1.86 · @1.81
2.72Expected goals
1.14Drogheda United xG
1.59Shamrock Rovers xG
50%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
0–28%
1–07%
2–17%
From our goals model: Drogheda United 1.1 – 1.6 Shamrock Rovers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our pick is Shamrock Rovers or draw with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers?
On our numbers Drogheda United have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Shamrock Rovers 54%.
How many goals will there be in Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers?
Our predicted score is Drogheda United 1–1 Shamrock Rovers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers?
Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 31 July 2026 at 20:00 (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.
