Shelbourne FC vs Drogheda United FC Prediction: Shelbourne is almost at the finish line

With just two games to the end of the League of Ireland Premiership, Shelbourne must persevere to the end as they are only two games from being crowned League of Ireland Champions. They cannot afford to slip up now as Derry City is closely behind them with just a 2-point gap between them. Drogheda United on the other hand will have to fight for their place in the relegation playoff zone. Please see the carefully prepared tips.

Form in the League: WLLDL

Shelbourne is about to make history as they continue to top the league with a 2-point lead over their closest rivals, Derry City. Shelbourne solidified their race for Championship glory after their 3-1 win over Waterford in their most recent league game. Shelbourne are also FAI Cup champions for 2024 and it will be over scintillating to add the Premiership to their title cabinet this season. 

Shelbourne continues to wax stronger in their pursuit of League of Ireland Premiership glory this season and Sean Boyd continues to impress for Shelbourne with 9 goals scored this season. They are currently top of the league and 2-points clear of their closest rivals Derry City. Shelbourne has an overall league record of 15 wins, 12 draws, and 7 losses from 34 league games.

Form in the League: LDWDW

Drogheda United will finish in the relegation playoff zone regardless of the outcome of this game, they’ll have to fight for their spot in the relegation playoff zone next season. Their most recent league game against Shamrock Rovers ended in a 0-1 defeat. Drogheda has struggled all season as they are currently in 9th place in the league table with 7 wins, 13 draws, and 15 losses from 34 games played.

A critical look at the last 20 encounters between them produced 9 wins for Shelbourne, 3 wins for Drogheda United, and 8 draws.

Shelbourne must secure a positive outcome here as a loss or even a draw could be detrimental to their hopes of Championship glory this season. Drogheda United on the other hand have nothing to lose at this point but they’ll still give Shelbourne a hard time. Both teams have met thrice this season and all three games ended in a draw. Shelbourne needs to make this one count as their hopes of championship glory heavily depend on it. Please see some of their head-to-head statistics below;

• Shelbourne have not lost to Drogheda United in their last 8 meetings
• Both teams have found the net in their last 6 meetings.
• More than 4.5 corners in 4 of their last 5 meetings