Shamrock Rovers FC vs Drogheda United FC Prediction: Another tough one for Shamrock

The upcoming match at the Tallaght Stadium between Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United looks like Shamrock's prayer for a victory after two games is finally coming to pass. Drogheda United is a tough team to play against but they are currently going through a rough patch and we expect a win for Shamrock here. Our prediction for this game is a win or draw for Shamrock as they have the home advantage and they appear to be the stronger team

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Shamrock Rovers continue to show that they are League of Ireland's defending champions as they’ve regained their confidence and are back in the top three race. Their last five league games produced 2 victories,2 draws, and a loss with their most recent league game against Galway United ending in a 1-1 draw all thanks to Kenny’s 84-minute equalizer. 

With five wins, five draws, and two losses from the 12 league games played this season, Shamrock will be aiming at regaining their rightful spot at the top of the league and Drogheda United’s defending style might not be enough to hold off Shamrock.  

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Drogheda United managed to secure a victory in their most recent league game against Sligo Rovers after 7 games without a win. The game ended in a 3-1 victory to Drogheda and they’ll be hoping to take this momentum into their next game against Shamrock Rovers. Drogheda has struggled all season as they are currently 9th place in the league table with 2 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses from 12 games played. 

A critical look at their last 12 games produced 6 wins for Shamrock, 2 wins for Drogheda, and 4 draws.

Shamrock Rovers are the favorites for the victory here considering their recent form and their history over Drogheda United. With Shamrock Rovers expected to dominate the game, our prediction leans towards a halftime win for Shamrock Rovers, with odds of 1.76.

Given Shamrock Rovers' goal to continue progressing in the league, we do not expect a loss from them here. The worst scenario is a draw, our next prediction is a win or draw for Shamrock.