Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Jun 2026

Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Shelbourne To Win @ -103

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Shelbourne can’t be passed up when they clash with Drogheda, especially as a price of -103 is available for the Shels. Head to the 1x2 market to back this prediction which looks value.

Read our complete Drogheda vs Shelbourne betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Preview

Eight-placed Drogheda United go head-to-head with fifth-placed Shelbourne at Sullivan and Lambe Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 19 June.

Drogheda United were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Richmond Park, St Patrick's Athletic claimed a 2-0 win. Kevin Doherty's men had only 36% possession and recorded three shots on target.

Shelbourne claimed a 2-1 home victory over Shamrock Rovers at Tolka Park in their previous game. Shels were restricted to just 25% possession and managed two shots on goal, while Evan Caffrey and Ademipo Odubeko found the net.

Drogs 4-3 Winners in Previous H2H

The last clash between Drogheda and Shels saw the former triumph on the road. It was a 4-3 scoreline at Tolka Park. 5 of the past 10 H2H meetings have finished all square, with Drogheda landing three wins and Shels grabbing two victories.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Shelbourne	25	8	10	7	35	36	-1	35:36	34
8	Drogheda United	26	6	9	11	31	43	-12	31:43	27

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United have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. The Drogs have averaged 34.7% possession and 3.5 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.0 goals from 5.4 shots on goal, 13.3 attempts and 6.4 corners.

Top goalscorer is Mark Doyle on 4 goals, while Ryan Brennan and Warren Davis have both bagged 2. Brandon Kavanagh is the top assists maker on 3.

Shels have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 14.3 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. Joey O'Brien's team average 48.8% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against them, while conceding 1.2 goals from 10.3 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Harry Wood has top scored with 3, while Sean Boyd, Daniel Kelly and John Martin are next on 2. Look no further than Harry Wood for the top assist maker (5) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Luke Dennison (GK), Edwin Agbaje, Leo Burney, Conor Keeley, Conor Kane, Ryan Brennan, Shane Farrell, Jason Bucknor, Brandon Kavanagh, Thomas Oluwa, Mark Doyle.

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Wessel Speel (GK), Milan Mbeng, Sam Bone, Patrick Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge, Will Jarvis, Jonathan Lunney, Evan Caffrey, Harry Wood, Alistair Coote, Ademipo Odubeko.

Main Match Prediction

Shelbourne can land a return and we’ll confidently wager them for this League of Ireland game. The odds of -103 look appealing when it comes to this pick, with a confident bet being made.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the League of Ireland experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• Shelbourne have won 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Shelbourne have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Drogheda have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 50.8% chance of delivering a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

You can select a different option if you want bigger odds about a victory for Shels. The Double Result market provides you with an angle to be in front by the interval and full-time.

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Correct Score Prediction

Drogheda 1 - 2 Shelbourne

A 2-1 win in favor of Shelbourne can be backed at odds of +575. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -120

It has now been three straight Shelbourne away matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We think the teams might fall short of the mark, with odds of -120 available when it comes to this Total Corners pick.

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 3.50 6.40

Home

9.80 4.20 5.60

Away

9.60 3.30 6.30

Shelbourne

Total

8.90 5.00 3.90

Home

9.30 5.10 4.20

Away

9.40 5.00 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Drogheda Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-159

Shelbourne Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-156

Most Corners

1

+138

X

+575

2

-149

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Drogheda United vs Shelbourne 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.

Shelbourne are the -103 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 51% chance of triumphing in this League of Ireland encounter according to the latest odds. At +265, Drogheda United are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

Shels are -110 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Drogheda +0.5 at -130 instead.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -132 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

+265

X

+235

2

-103

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+110

2

+155

Double Chance

1X

-137

12

-370

X2

-435

Draw No Bet

1

+160

2

-250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-130

2 Hcp -0.5

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-139

Over 2.5

-103

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-114

Stats: League of Ireland matches only
Drogheda have not tasted defeat at Sullivan and Lambe Park in four straight matches. The Drogs have four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Shelbourne have gone unbeaten away in the last four games. They have clocked up six wins, three draws and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

In the last meeting at Sullivan and Lambe Park, Shels defeated Drogheda by a 2-1 scoreline. The past 9 H2H meetings at Sullivan and Lambe Park have included three Shels wins, two Drogheda victories 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		3-4-3	2.40	1.20	1.20	4	6	5	5
Shelbourne Away Stats		6-3-1	2.70	1.60	1.10	6	4	7	3

• 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 Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Drogheda vs Shels without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland along with up-to-date injury news.

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