Bottom meets top in the Irish Premier Division this week when Drogheda take on Shelbourne at Wevers Park on Thursday, 4 July. View our betting tips for the game below.
Contents
- 1 Drogheda vs Shelbourne prediction: Title chasers to win again
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Hosts priced as underdogs
- 3 Last five H2Hs: Trend of goals at both ends
- 4 Drogheda preview: Gallagher and Pierrot suspended
- 5 Shelbourne preview: Visitor’s squad looks strong
- 6 Player to watch – John Martin
Drogheda vs Shelbourne prediction: Title chasers to win again
Key Stats
- Drogheda have lost six of their last seven matches in the Premier Division.
- In contrast, Shelbourne have won six of their last seven fixtures in the league.
- Both teams found the net in all three previous meetings between these clubs this season.
- Shelbourne have notched twice in two of their last three away games.
Correct score prediction: Drogheda 1-2 Shelbourne
League-leaders Shelbourne managed to find the net twice in two of their last three away games, while Drogheda have been averaging 0.95 goals per game in the Premier Division this season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Hosts priced as underdogs
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Shelbourne won for the third game in a row when they recorded a 2-0 win over Galway last time out and the table toppers are priced at 4/5 to add another victory to their string this week. Struggled Drogheda were hammered 5-1 by Derry City last time out and they have just a 22.2% chance of bouncing back on Thursday. View our latest football tips page for more expert predictions.
Last five H2Hs: Trend of goals at both ends
Shelbourne were held to a 1-1 draw by Drogheda when the teams last met at Tolka Park in May and that was the fifth encounter in a row between these sides where BTTS landed.
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 10/05/24
Shelbourne
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/04/24
Drogheda United
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 03/11/23
Drogheda United
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/06/23
Shelbourne
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 01/05/23
Drogheda United
Shelbourne
Drogheda preview: Gallagher and Pierrot suspended
Gary Deegan, Zishim Bawa, Darragh Markey and Aaron McNally are out injured while Oisin Gallagher and Frantz Pierrot are both suspended and will also miss out. Drogheda are nine points shy of safety in the Premier Division.
Predicted lineup: Wogan (GK), Quinn, Keaney, Weir, Kane, Heeney, O'Brien, Foley, Brennan, Davis, Foley
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 09/05/25
L
Shamrock Rovers
3
Drogheda United
0
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/05/25
W
Cork City
2
Drogheda United
3
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 02/05/25
D
Sligo Rovers
2
Drogheda United
2
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 25/04/25
L
Galway United
2
Drogheda United
1
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 21/04/25
D
St Patricks
0
Drogheda United
0
Shelbourne preview: Visitor’s squad looks strong
Shelbourne have close to a fully-fit squad available ahead of Thursday's test and Head Coach Damien Duff could stick with the same side that cruised to a 2-0 win over Galway in the club's last assignment.
Predicted lineup: Kearns (GK), Gannon, Barrett, Ledwidge, Wilson, Caffrey, Lunney, Burt, Smith, Jarvis, Martin
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 09/05/25
W
St Patricks
1
Shelbourne
2
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 05/05/25
L
Waterford FC
1
Shelbourne
0
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 02/05/25
L
Derry City
2
Shelbourne
0
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 25/04/25
D
Shamrock Rovers
2
Shelbourne
2
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 21/04/25
D
Galway United
2
Shelbourne
2
Player to watch – John Martin
John Martin has been in fine goal-scoring form for Shelbourne in recent weeks and the 25-year-old’s strike against Galway last time out was his second goal in three appearances in the Premier Division.
In-form Martin worth watching again
Shels forward John Martin is brimming with confidence at present and he will be determined to add to his haul of four goals for the campaign on Thursday. The former Dundalk man would love to net against Drogheda this week.