Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 May 2025

Don’t Underestimate Drogs

Tallaght Stadium hosts a top of the table encounter when Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United lock horns in the Irish Premier Division.

We’re wagering Drogheda +1 on the Asian Handicap when they play Shamrock at -114. Money is returned for a one goal defeat and we will see a healthy payout from this pick if the visitors win or draw.

Shamrock Beat Drogs in their Previous Meeting

Shamrock Rovers won their last game, beating Sligo Rovers at home. It was a 2-0 victory at Tallaght Stadium. The Hoops had seven shots on target and boasted 66% possession, with Graham Burke and Aaron Greene each scoring one goal.

Drogheda United claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-2 win occurred against Cork City at Sullivan and Lambe Park. Kevin Doherty's side had four shots on goal and boasted 55% possession, with Shane Farrell, Warren Davis and Ryan Brennan on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shamrock have beaten Drogheda in their last two clashes, winning by 2-1 and 1-0 scorelines when visiting Sullivan and Lambe Park. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H matches feature five Shamrock wins, four draws and one Drogheda triumph.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Shamrock Rovers	27	15	8	4	46	23	23	46:23	53
4	Drogheda United	28	10	12	6	30	26	4	30:26	42

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Rovers have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. Stephen Bradley's team have averaged 60.2% possession and 5.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.0 goals from 2.3 shots on goal, 6.9 attempts and 3.4 corners.

Top goalscorer Aaron Greene has found the net 3 times, with Graham Burke, Rory Gaffney, Joshua Honohan and Jack Byrne scoring 2 each. Jack Byrne is the leading assists maker with 5.

United have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 4.3 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 1.6 goals. The Drogs average 34.7% possession, 4.5 corners taken and 5.7 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 8.9 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Warren Davis with 6, Conor Keeley on 4 and Darragh Markey 2. Owen Lambe, Andrew Quinn and Shane Farrell have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Edward McGinty (GK), Lee Grace, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Daniel Grant, Joshua Honohan, Jack Byrne, Matthew Healy, Graham Burke, Aaron Greene, Darragh Nugent.

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Luke Dennison (GK), Elicha Ahui, Conor Keeley, George Cooper, Owen Lambe, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Conor Kane, Luke Heeney, Warren Davis, Douglas James-Taylor.

Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United Prediction & Betting Tips

Drogheda should be able to be competitive as the underdogs and you can get odds of -114 that they win with a +1 goal start. We expect them to play their part in this League of Ireland match.

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best predictions.

Key Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Drogheda in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Drogheda in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Drogheda in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 9 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 5 of their last 10 games against Drogheda.

Drogs +1 Probability

The bookies make it a 53.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Shamrock 1 - 1 Drogheda

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Corners Prediction

Drogheda Over 3.5 Corners -100

Drogheda have had over 3.5 corners in four consecutive matches, with Shamrock conceding over 3.5 corners in the previous two home games. We’re happy to back the -100 when it comes to Drogheda covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Shamrock

Total

8.60 5.30 3.30

Home

9.50 5.80 3.70

Away

8.50 4.30 4.20

Drogheda

Total

9.30 3.50 5.80

Home

9.80 4.20 5.60

Away

8.80 3.80 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-111

Shamrock Corners

Over 6.5

+105

Under 6.5

-147

Drogheda Corners

Over 3.5

+107

Under 3.5

-149

Most Corners

1

-333

X

+650

2

+280

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Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Shamrock Favourites to Win According to Bookies

With a 69% chance of winning, Shamrock Rovers are favourites to win this Premier Division match and they’re available at betting odds of -222 with the bookies. For those wanting to back Drogheda United, you will find +600 about this outsider.

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Full-Time Result

1

-222

X

+300

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

+107

X

+118

2

+525

Double Chance

1X

-1111

12

-417

X2

+155

Draw No Bet

1

-714

2

+380

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-119

2 Hcp +1

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-159

Over 2.5

+112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+125

No

-179

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Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United Lineups & Team News

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