Drogheda United FC vs Shamrock Rovers FC Prediction: Shamrock will unleash hell on Drogheda

Drogheda United is set to host Shamrock Rovers at Weavers Park in the 25th round of the League of Ireland Premiership. Drogheda United, hoping for a remarkable outcome, finds encouragement in Shamrock Rovers' recent loss to Dundalk. As the league leaders, Shamrock Rovers will be determined to secure a victory on Friday, ensuring they maintain their advantage in terms of points. Below, you will find carefully prepared tips to guide you through this anticipated match.

Drogheda United (8th) DLWLL

Drogheda United finds themselves in a state of struggle, having achieved just a single victory in their previous five games, along with three losses and a draw. Their most recent league match against Cork City concluded in a 1-1 draw, leaving Drogheda longing for a stroke of luck as they prepare to face the formidable league leaders on Friday.

Drogheda has had a fair run since the start of their league campaign. Their overall league statistics are; 6 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses from 22 games played.

Shamrock Rovers (1st) LWDWW

Shamrock Rovers experienced a devastating outcome filled with tears and immense disappointment in their recent league match against Dundalk. They suffered a resounding defeat, with P. Hoban finding the back of the net for Dundalk. As a result, Dundalk now holds a comfortable 4-point lead over their nearest rival, and a potential victory against Drogheda United would solidify their position of dominance even further.

The defending champions are back at the top of the league. Their overall league statistics are 7 draws, 4 losses, and 12 wins from 24 games. Graham Burke is leading the team's efforts on goals, can he find the net again?

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at their last 10 games produced 5 wins for Shamrock, 2 wins for Drogheda, and 3 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

It is important to note that Shamrock has not won a game against Drogheda this season and both teams have met twice with Drogheda winning one and a draw in the other. However, Shamrock is on a rampage and running riot and Drogheda cannot match up to their strength as it stands. We expect Shamrock to win the first half of the game. We predict a first-half win for Shamrock Rovers at 2.17 odds.

Shamrock has scored 10 goals in their last 5 league games at an average of 2 goals per game. We will most definitely see an over 1.5 goal scored by Shamrock at 1.70 odds.