Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗50% · @1.85
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · fair 1.34
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗14% · fair 7.11
Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United preview and prediction
The match
The Premier Division sees Shamrock Rovers take on Drogheda United on Thursday 8 October, kicking off at 20:00 (WAT) at Tallaght Stadium. Shamrock Rovers are 1st with 68 points from 36 games (top of the table), while Drogheda United sit 9th on 40 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 28 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Shamrock Rovers's last 5: WLDLD Most recently they beat Waterford 3–2 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Drogheda United's last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Trabzonspor 1–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Drogheda United arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 31 July 2026, finished Drogheda United 0–0 Shamrock Rovers. Across their last 3 meetings Shamrock Rovers have won 1, Drogheda United 0, with 2 draws and 1.7 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 2.0 for Shamrock Rovers and 0.7 for Drogheda United. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 50%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Shamrock Rovers 68%, draw 22%, Drogheda United 10%.
Both teams to score: no (50%) at 1.85.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Shamrock Rovers to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Shamrock Rovers 2–0 Drogheda United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Shamrock Rovers68%fair 1.46 · @1.36
Draw22%fair 4.52 · @4.40
Drogheda United10%fair 10.43 · @7.50
2.68Expected goals
2.03Shamrock Rovers xG
0.65Drogheda United xG
50%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–014%
1–014%
3–010%
2–19%
1–19%
0–07%
From our goals model: Shamrock Rovers 2.0 – 0.7 Drogheda United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United?
Our pick is Shamrock Rovers to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United?
On our numbers Shamrock Rovers have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Drogheda United 10%.
How many goals will there be in Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United?
Our predicted score is Shamrock Rovers 2–0 Drogheda United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United?
Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United (Premier Division) kicks off on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Tallaght Stadium.
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.
