Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2025

BTTS No Sticks Out on the Coupon

We’re not expecting Drogheda and Shelbourne to find the net in this fixture. The prediction is therefore No on the Both Teams to Score market and this is priced at generous odds of -150.

1-0 Drogs Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Drogheda United have won back-to-back games. A 3-1 triumph recently occurred away at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium when playing Derry City. The Drogs ended up with just 27% possession and had four shots on target, with Conor Keeley scoring two goals and Warren Davis registering the other.

Shelbourne won their previous game, beating Bohemians at home. It was a 1-0 victory at Tolka Park. They managed four shots on goal and enjoyed 57% possession, with Ademipo Odubeko scoring the winner in the 79th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Drogheda won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 1-0 away victory was recorded against Shels at Tolka Park. The previous 10 H2H matches have seen five draws, four Shels victories and one Drogheda win.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Drogheda United	26	10	11	5	30	25	5	30:25	41
5	Shelbourne	25	8	11	6	30	27	3	30:27	35

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5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 7.6 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal. United have had 33.8% possession and 4.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.5 goals from 10.2 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 6.4 corners.

Warren Davis is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Conor Keeley has 3 and Darragh Markey 2. Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan and Thomas Oluwa have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Shels have 5 victories, 1 defeat and 4 draws, with an average of 10.6 attempts, 4.1 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. They average 56.6% possession, 3.9 corners in their favour and 4.0 corners against, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts.

Evan Caffrey has top scored with 3, while Ademipo Odubeko, Harry Wood and Sean Boyd are next on 2. Sean Boyd has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Luke Dennison (GK), Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Owen Lambe, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Conor Kane, Warren Davis, Darragh Markey, Thomas Oluwa.

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Conor Kearns (GK), Sam Bone, Mark Coyle, Kameron Ledwidge, Evan Caffrey, James Norris, Jonathan Lunney, Kerr McInroy, Ellis Chapman, Ademipo Odubeko, Harry Wood.

Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting Tips

Our research suggests that we might not see both League of Ireland teams finding the net and that leads us to the Both Teams to Score market. Take the -150 when it comes to the BTTS No selection.

The first port of call is to check out the team news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Drogheda United vs Shelbourne league stats:

• 6 of the last 10 Drogheda matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 3 of the last 5 Drogheda home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 6 of the last 10 Shelbourne away matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 3 of the last 5 Shelbourne matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 2 Shelbourne matches have resulted in BTTS No

BTTS No Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 60% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - No @ -150 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Drogheda 1 - 0 Shelbourne

Drogheda are available at +550 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -150

The 8.5 Total Corners line has been covered in six consecutive Drogheda home matches, while the same thing has happened in four of the past five Shelbourne games. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Total Corners line being covered, with odds of -150 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Drogheda

Total

10.80 4.40 6.40

Home

11.00 4.80 6.20

Away

11.60 4.00 7.60

Shelbourne

Total

7.90 3.90 4.00

Home

6.80 4.30 2.50

Away

8.70 4.10 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+110

Under 9.5

-150

Drogheda Corners

Over 4.5

+108

Under 4.5

-154

Shelbourne Corners

Over 4.5

+105

Under 4.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-100

X

+540

2

-102

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Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Odds

You can get Premier Division betting odds of +162.5 for a Drogheda United win and the bookies have Shelbourne available at +150. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +200.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored.

Should you want to back Drogheda United to win this League of Ireland match, then there is -120 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Shelbourne chalked at -120.

Full-Time Result

1

+162.5

X

+200

2

+150

Half-Time Result

1

+275

X

-120

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-225

12

-300

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-120

2

-120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

-103

2 Hcp 0.0

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-250

Over 2.5

+187.5

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+125

No

-175

Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Drogheda vs Shels team news.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest League of Ireland squads.

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