Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Jul 2026

Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Shamrock To Win @ -127

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There’s a very real prospect that Shamrock can have the edge over Drogheda and we’ll therefore select the former when it comes to Full-Time Result. The price of -127 looks impossible to ignore.

We analyse several betting angles in our Drogheda vs Shamrock betting preview, expanding on our main match prediction, plus our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Preview

Eight-placed Drogheda United meet League of Ireland leaders Shamrock Rovers at Sullivan and Lambe Park, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 31 July.

Drogheda United played Sligo Rovers on their travels in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at Showgrounds. Kevin Doherty's team had 42% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Thomas Oluwa and Shane Farrell each scored one goal.

Shamrock Rovers have won two the League of Ireland games on the spin, triumphing 2-1 in their previous league match. This was on the road against Sligo Rovers at Showgrounds. The South Dublin outfit had six shots on goal and boasted 68% possession, with Jack Byrne and Graham Burke finding the net.

In the last outing, Shamrock travelled to Ararat Armenia in the Champions League qualifier and were defeated 2-0.

Shamrock Have Won 8 of Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Shamrock haven’t lost to Drogheda in their past ten games. Their last clash took place at Tallaght Stadium and Shamrock claimed a 4-1 home victory. The previous 10 H2H games have featured eight Shamrock victories and two draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Shamrock Rovers	27	16	6	5	43	24	19	43:24	54
9	Drogheda United	27	6	10	11	31	43	-12	31:43	28

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1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. United have had 37.9% possession and 4.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.7 corners.

Top scorer Shane Farrell has found the net 4 times, with Thomas Oluwa and Mark Doyle getting 3 apiece. The leading assistor is Brandon Kavanagh with 3.

Rovers have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 5.2 shots on goal, 15.9 attempts and 1.6 goals. Stephen Bradley's men average 67.2% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 3.7 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 11.5 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Michael Noonan is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Graham Burke, Aaron Greene, John McGovern and Adam Brennan have 2. Adam Brennan and Dylan Watts have managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Luke Dennison (GK), Edwin Agbaje, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Jason Bucknor, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Alfie Bates, Conor Kane, Mark Doyle, Thomas Oluwa.

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Edward McGinty (GK), Tunmise Sobowale, Roberto Lopes, Enda Stevens, Luke O'Regan, Naj Razi, Matthew Healy, John O'Sullivan, William Fitzgerald, Michael Noonan, Aaron Greene.

Main Match Prediction

We’re pretty bullish when it comes to Shamrock winning this League of Ireland encounter. We will wager the away team at -127 and land some nice dividends if they manage to secure a win.

Sportsgambler.com has plenty of League of Ireland insights and that includes getting the team news immediately. The recent form will also help deliver our expert football predictions and we ensure that the most relevant stats are used to good effect.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• Shamrock have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Shamrock have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Shamrock have won 2 consecutive games.
• Drogheda have lost 8 of their last 10 games against Shamrock.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 55.9% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Drogheda 0 - 1 Shamrock

One bet that has caught our eye is Shamrock to claim a 1-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +460 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -116

It’s been ten straight Shamrock away games where 9.5 corners has not been covered, while the same outcome has happened in four  consecutive Drogheda home matches. On this evidence, we can take a price of -116 that this Total Corners wager falls short of the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Drogheda

Total

9.90 4.20 5.70

Home

8.40 4.30 4.10

Away

10.70 3.90 6.80

Shamrock

Total

7.70 4.00 3.70

Home

8.70 4.30 4.40

Away

7.30 4.50 2.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-116

Drogheda Corners

Over 3.5

-127

Under 3.5

-114

Shamrock Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-119

Most Corners

1

+195

X

+600

2

-227

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Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Shamrock Rovers are forecasted to have a 56% chance of triumphing in this League of Ireland encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -127. The market implies that Drogheda United are the most unlikely to win at +330.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 provides the chance to bet on Shamrock to effectively win. If you want to oppose them, there’s the alternative to back Drogheda +0.5 at -105 and that gets the draw onside.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. When it comes to Both Teams to Score wagering, you’re able to land -122 for the BTTS Yes pick and the same applies to the BTTS No outcome.

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Full-Time Result

1

+330

X

+245

2

-127

Half-Time Result

1

+350

X

+115

2

+135

Double Chance

1X

-111

12

-400

X2

-588

Draw No Bet

1

+205

2

-333

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-105

2 Hcp -0.5

-137

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-133

Over 2.5

-108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-122

No

-122

Stats: League of Ireland matches only
Drogheda are winless in the last four games at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The Drogs have five draws, three defeats and two wins in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Shamrock have recorded five victories, three defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

It was a 0-0 draw when Drogheda last played Shamrock at Sullivan and Lambe Park. In the previous 10 H2H meetings at Sullivan and Lambe Park, we’ve seen five Shamrock victories, one Drogheda win and four draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Drogheda United Home Stats		2-5-3	2.50	1.10	1.40	4	6	5	5
Shamrock Rovers Away Stats		5-2-3	2.00	1.20	0.80	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Drogheda vs Shamrock team news before betting. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups plus current injury reports.

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