St Patrick’s Athletic FC vs Drogheda United FC Prediction: The hosts will continue in winning ways

On Monday, a thrilling showdown is on the horizon at Richmond Park, where St Patrick’s Athletics FC and Drogheda United FC are set to clash. The hosts emerged victorious in their last league game against Dundalk while Drogheda was held down to a goalless draw by Bohemians. We believe St Patrick’s will build on their impressive form and continue in winning ways here on Monday. Here are carefully curated tips for your consideration.

Form in all competitions: WWLWW

St. Patrick's Athletic is currently showcasing exceptional form in the league, positioning themselves just 6 points behind the league leaders, Shamrock Rovers, and holding a game in hand. Their latest league performance was nothing short of impressive, as they convincingly defeated Dundalk with a remarkable 3-1 victory. Notably, Tom Lonergan played a pivotal role in that game, netting a brace to secure the triumphant result. However, as they prepare to face Drogheda United on Monday, St. Patrick's Athletic is eager to continue winning. Additionally, they are in the semi-finals of the FAI Cup, further highlighting their competitive edge.

Under the guidance of Thomas Clancy's leadership, the team seems to be heading in the right direction. However, to secure the top position in the league, they must maintain this momentum and continue their impressive performances. Their overall league statistics stand at 16 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses from the 30 games they have played so far.

Form in all competitions: DLWWW

Drogheda United continued to showcase their strength in the league by securing a goalless draw against Bohemians in their most recent league fixture. Over their last five league games, they have recorded three victories, a draw, and a lone defeat. Their recent performances indicate a promising grasp of effective tactics, which will be put to the test as they prepare to face the more refined team of St. Patrick's Athletic on Monday.

Overall, in the course of their league campaign, Drogheda has had a fairly balanced run, accumulating a total of 9 wins, 9 draws, and 12 losses from the 30 games they've played.

Their last 11 encounters produced 8 victories for St Patrick’s, 2 victories for Drogheda, and a draw.

It's worth emphasizing that St. Patrick's Athletic has dominated the recent history between these two teams, emerging victorious in eight of their last nine encounters, with more than 2 goals scored in eight of those matches. Given St. Patrick's recent form, we anticipate their success in this upcoming match. Our prediction leans toward a win or draw for the hosts, along with a total of over 1.5 goals.

St. Patrick's has consistently scored at least 2 goals in three of their last 5 matchups, showcasing a strong scoring record in the league. Thus, we expect them to net a minimum of 2 goals in this game, offered at odds of 1.62. The hosts are clearly the favorites to win, making a straight-win bet at odds of 1.62 another viable option.