Shelbourne vs Drogheda United prediction & analysis
80%
Footrivo pick
Shelbourne or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.20 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultShelbourne to win ✗57% · @1.75
Double chanceShelbourne or draw ✗80% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.47
Shelbourne vs Drogheda United preview and prediction
The match
Drogheda United travel to Tolka Park in the Premier Division on Monday 14 September (19:45 WAT) to face Shelbourne. Shelbourne are 4th with 49 points from 36 games (in the top four), while Drogheda United sit 9th on 40 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Shelbourne's last 5: LDDLL Most recently they lost to Derry City 0–1 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Drogheda United's last 5: WLLLW Most recently they beat Sligo Rovers 2–0 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Drogheda United arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.3.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 19 June 2026, finished Drogheda United 2–2 Shelbourne. Across their last 3 meetings Shelbourne have won 1, Drogheda United 1, with 1 draw and 4.7 goals per game; both teams scored in 3 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.8 for Shelbourne and 0.9 for Drogheda United. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 58%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Shelbourne 57%, draw 23%, Drogheda United 20%.
Safer route: Shelbourne or draw (80%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Shelbourne or draw – a 80% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Shelbourne 1–0 Drogheda United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shelbourne57%fair 1.74 · @1.75
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.40
Drogheda United20%fair 5.01 · @4.20
2.71Expected goals
1.77Shelbourne xG
0.94Drogheda United xG
58%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
1–111%
2–010%
2–110%
0–07%
0–16%
From our goals model: Shelbourne 1.8 – 0.9 Drogheda United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shelbourne vs Drogheda United?
Our pick is Shelbourne or draw with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Shelbourne vs Drogheda United?
On our numbers Shelbourne have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Drogheda United 20%.
How many goals will there be in Shelbourne vs Drogheda United?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shelbourne vs Drogheda United?
Our predicted score is Shelbourne 1–0 Drogheda United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Shelbourne vs Drogheda United?
Shelbourne vs Drogheda United (Premier Division) kicks off on Monday 14 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Tolka 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.
