Shelbourne
€3.00m
Drogheda
€1.75m
Preview
It’s that time again—Shelbourne vs Drogheda United, a matchup that might not decide the league title but could shuffle the mid-table pecking order. With just three points separating these two (Drogheda in 5th on 25 points, Shelbourne in 6th with 22), this is the kind of game where bragging rights matter almost as much as the points. The bookmakers seem to agree, pricing a Shelbourne win at 1.91, a draw at 3.25, and a Drogheda victory at a tempting 4.0. But what do the stats—and NerdyTips’ AI—say about this one? Let’s dive in.
If history is any guide, Drogheda might fancy their chances. Their last meeting on March 7, 2025, ended in a 1-0 win for Drogheda, despite Shelbourne being favorites at 1.80 odds. That’s the kind of result that sticks in the mind. But Shelbourne aren’t pushovers—they’ve pulled off surprises of their own, like holding Derry City to a 1-1 draw last May at whopping 5.35 odds. Drogheda, meanwhile, showed their grit with a 0-0 draw away to St Patrick’s Athletic in February, defying 7.0 odds. This is a clash (oops, we said it) where underdogs often bark louder.
NerdyTips’ AI has crunched the numbers, and here’s the verdict:
Here’s how the Premier Division usually plays out:
This context makes the AI’s over 1.5 goals prediction feel even safer—especially since Drogheda’s recent head-to-head win suggests they can exploit Shelbourne’s possession-heavy approach.
For this Shelbourne vs Drogheda United prediction, the stats paint a picture of a tight, tactical game. Shelbourne will boss the ball, but Drogheda’s resilience—and that juicy 4.0 odds for an away win—makes them a sneaky-good punt. If you’re playing it safe, over 1.5 goals is the move. Either way, grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the drama. After all, mid-table battles have their own kind of magic.
It’s that time again—Shelbourne vs Drogheda United, a matchup that might not decide the league title but could shuffle the mid-table pecking order. With just three points separating these two (Drogheda in 5th on 25 points, Shelbourne in 6th with 22), this is the kind of game where bragging rights matter almost as much as the points. The bookmakers seem to agree, pricing a Shelbourne win at 1.91, a draw at 3.25, and a Drogheda victory at a tempting 4.0. But what do the stats—and NerdyTips’ AI—say about this one? Let’s dive in.
If history is any guide, Drogheda might fancy their chances. Their last meeting on March 7, 2025, ended in a 1-0 win for Drogheda, despite Shelbourne being favorites at 1.80 odds. That’s the kind of result that sticks in the mind. But Shelbourne aren’t pushovers—they’ve pulled off surprises of their own, like holding Derry City to a 1-1 draw last May at whopping 5.35 odds. Drogheda, meanwhile, showed their grit with a 0-0 draw away to St Patrick’s Athletic in February, defying 7.0 odds. This is a clash (oops, we said it) where underdogs often bark louder.
NerdyTips’ AI has crunched the numbers, and here’s the verdict:
Here’s how the Premier Division usually plays out:
This context makes the AI’s over 1.5 goals prediction feel even safer—especially since Drogheda’s recent head-to-head win suggests they can exploit Shelbourne’s possession-heavy approach.
For this Shelbourne vs Drogheda United prediction, the stats paint a picture of a tight, tactical game. Shelbourne will boss the ball, but Drogheda’s resilience—and that juicy 4.0 odds for an away win—makes them a sneaky-good punt. If you’re playing it safe, over 1.5 goals is the move. Either way, grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the drama. After all, mid-table battles have their own kind of magic.
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O1.5 -250
At least 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -2502 300
Drogheda is expected to win with odds of 300Over 1.5 -250
At least 2 goals will be scored in the matchYes 105
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&O1.5 149
Away win/draw and over 1.5 goals
1:2
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8
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Shelbourne |
19-May-25
0:0
| Drogheda ![]() |
Drogheda |
18-Apr-25
2:2
| Shelbourne ![]() |
Shelbourne |
07-Mar-25
0:1
| Drogheda ![]() |
Shelbourne |
07-Feb-25
2:0
| Drogheda ![]() |
Shelbourne |
25-Oct-24
2:1
| Drogheda ![]() |
Drogheda |
04-Jul-24
1:1
| Shelbourne ![]() |
Shelbourne |
10-May-24
1:1
| Drogheda ![]() |
Drogheda |
05-Apr-24
2:2
| Shelbourne ![]() |
Drogheda |
03-Nov-23
2:4
| Shelbourne ![]() |
Shelbourne |
05-Jun-23
3:2
| Drogheda ![]() |
| 11 Dec | L |
Shelbourne.
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0:3
| Crystal P..
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Ireland - Premier Division| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rover | 36 | 56-33 | 66 |
| 2 |
Derry City | 36 | 52-39 | 63 |
| 3 |
Shelbourne | 36 | 48-37 | 59 |
| 4 |
Bohemians | 36 | 48-39 | 54 |
| 5 |
St Patrick's A | 36 | 42-32 | 52 |
| 6 |
Drogheda Unite | 36 | 38-38 | 51 |
| 7 |
Sligo Rovers | 36 | 42-54 | 41 |
| 8 |
Galway United | 36 | 37-44 | 39 |
| 9 |
Waterford | 36 | 41-60 | 39 |
| 10 |
Cork City | 36 | 33-61 | 24 |