Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Oct 2026

Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Drogheda Asian Hcp +1.25 @ -127

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Drogheda +1.25 means dividing our stake exactly between +1 and +1.5. This Asian Handicap prediction at odds of -127 allows us to bet against Shamrock and land a nice potential return.

Read our in-depth Shamrock vs Drogheda betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United Preview

Shamrock Rovers host Drogheda United at Tallaght Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 8 October.

Shamrock Rovers won their last game, beating Waterford at home. They triumphed 3-2 at Tallaght Stadium. The Hoops enjoyed 69% possession and managed nine shots on target, with John McGovern netting twice along with a goal for Aaron Greene.

Drogheda United were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Dalymount Park. Bohemians claimed a 2-1 victory. Kevin Doherty's side had just 28% of the ball and recorded three shots on goal, with Andrew Quinn on the scoresheet.

H2H: 7 Victories for Shamrock in Previous 10 Head-to-Head Matches

Shamrock have avoided defeat against Drogheda in the past ten games, with their last clash being a 0-0 draw at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The previous 10 H2H games have featured seven Shamrock victories and three draws.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Shamrock Rovers	31	17	8	6	49	31	18	49:31	59
9	Drogheda United	32	8	10	14	38	51	-13	38:51	34

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Rovers have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts. Stephen Bradley's team have averaged 64.1% possession and 4.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.2 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Michael Noonan has found the net 4 times, with Aaron Greene, John McGovern and Dylan Watts scoring 3 each. Adam Brennan is the top assists maker with 3.

United have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 12.8 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 38.6% possession, 4.3 corners in their favour and 6.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 15.5 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Shane Farrell has landed 3 goals, Warren Davis 2, with Andrew Quinn and two others scoring 1. Edwin Agbaje has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Shamrock Rovers predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Edward McGinty (GK), Daniel Cleary, Roberto Lopes, Lee Grace, William Fitzgerald, Matthew Healy, Jack Byrne, Adam Brennan, Dylan Watts, Graham Burke, Aaron Greene.

Drogheda United predicted lineup (3-5-2): Luke Dennison (GK), Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, Leo Burney, Edwin Agbaje, Brandon Kavanagh, Alfie Bates, Ethan O'Brien, Conor Kane, Thomas Oluwa, Warren Davis.

Main Match Prediction

The best betting angle could involve backing Drogheda for this League of Ireland encounter. You can enjoy a price of -127 for the visitors who have been given a +1.25 goal handicap and they can keep things tight.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Drogheda in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Drogheda in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Drogheda in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 7 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 7 of their last 10 games against Drogheda.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. The latest League of Ireland team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

The best football betting sites make it a 55.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Shamrock 1 - 1 Drogheda

The game ending in a 1-1 draw is available at odds of +550. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -105

There has been 11.80 corners in the past five away matches involving Drogheda, while the previous two Shamrock home games have seen 10 or more corners awarded. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Total Corners and you can secure -105 that the teams go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Shamrock

Total

8.70 4.70 4.00

Home

10.00 4.60 5.40

Away

7.60 4.70 2.90

Drogheda

Total

10.70 4.30 6.40

Home

8.90 4.00 4.90

Away

11.40 3.70 7.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-137

Shamrock Corners

Over 6.5

+107

Under 6.5

-154

Drogheda Corners

Over 3.5

+133

Under 3.5

-200

Most Corners

1

-455

X

+550

2

+280

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Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United 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.

The bookies have Shamrock Rovers at -233 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 70% likely to win this League of Ireland encounter according to the latest betting odds. Drogheda United are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +600.

As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Shamrock at -123, Drogheda at +500 or the draw at +138.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. Both Teams to Score No is chalked up at -130 for anyone predicting one side or more to fail to find the net.

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Full-Time Result

1

-233

X

+340

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

-123

X

+138

2

+500

Double Chance

1X

-1429

12

-588

X2

+160

Draw No Bet

1

-1000

2

+390

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-115

2 Hcp +1.25

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-115

No

-130

Stats: Last 10 League of Ireland matches only.
Shamrock haven’t been beaten in six straight games at Tallaght Stadium. The Hoops have clocked up seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Drogheda have six defeats, two wins and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

When the teams previously met at Tallaght Stadium, Shamrock defeated Drogheda 4-1. The past 10 H2H matches at Tallaght Stadium have resulted in seven Shamrock wins, two draws and one Drogheda victory.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shamrock Rovers Home Stats		7-2-1	2.90	1.90	1.00	6	4	7	3
Drogheda United Away Stats		2-2-6	2.80	1.00	1.80	7	3	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

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Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Shamrock vs Drogheda before you bet. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland along with up-to-date injury news.

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