Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Oct 2024

Take Shels to Land Victory

The standout bet can be found on the Full-Time Result market where Shelbourne are currently priced at -163. We think they can overcome Drogheda and this looks a value play.

Previous H2H Encounter Ended 1-1

Shelbourne won their last game 3-1. This was recorded at Tolka Park against Waterford. Shels boasted 58% possession and recorded six shots on target, with Sean Boyd scoring two goals and Liam Burt bagging the other.

Drogheda United lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Shamrock Rovers 1-0 at Weavers Park. Kevin Doherty's team finished with just 28% possession and didn’t have any shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Weavers Park played host to the last head-to-head between Drogheda and Shelbourne. The clash ended in a 1-1 draw. The past 10 matches between these sides has seen five draws, Shelbourne have won four games and Drogheda one.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Drogheda United	29	10	12	7	31	28	3	31:28	42
6	Shelbourne	27	9	12	6	34	29	5	34:29	39

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Shelbourne have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. Damien Duff's side have averaged 53.0% possession and 4.8 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.1 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 3.2 corners.

Top scorers Sean Boyd and Matthew Smith have found the net 2 times, with Liam Burt getting 1. Jonathan Lunney, John Martin and Sean Boyd have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

United have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.6 goals from 11.3 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 34.9% possession, 4.3 corners in their favour and 7.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.9 goals from 14.2 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Frantz Pierrot is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6 goals, Douglas James-Taylor has 3 and Adam Foley is on 2. Conor Kane has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Conor Kearns (GK), Sean Gannon, Patrick Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge, Tyreke Wilson, Liam Burt, Jonathan Lunney, Evan Caffrey, Rayhaan Tulloch, John Martin, Sean Boyd.

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Luke Dennison (GK), Andrew Quinn, James Bolger, Jack Keaney, Elicha Ahui, Aaron McNally, Darragh Markey, Gary Deegan, Luke Heeney, Adam Foley, Douglas James-Taylor.

Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Prediction & Betting Tips

Shelbourne look like a standout bet and we’re expecting them to triumph. There are odds of -163 that the home team win this League of Ireland clash and we’re confident that this is a value play.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable stats.

Key Shelbourne vs Drogheda United league stats:

• Shelbourne have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Drogheda have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Drogheda have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Shels to Win Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 61.9% likelihood of our pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

If you’re expecting a win for Shels, then consider ways to boost your odds. There are lots of Asian Handicap lines, while you can also combine this pick with the total number of goals.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Shelbourne 2 - 0 Drogheda

Let’s take a chance on the +550 available that Shelbourne secure a 2-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Odds

For this Premier Division match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Shelbourne are the -200 favourite to win and that means a 67% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Drogheda United, you will find +550 about this outsider.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for League of Ireland matches, with the football betting sites offering Shelbourne at -714 and Drogheda United are priced at +400 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

-200

X

+300

2

+550

Half-Time Result

1

+107

X

+125

2

+500

Double Chance

1X

-1111

12

-476

X2

+148

Draw No Bet

1

-714

2

+400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-110

2 Hcp +1

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+112

No

-152

Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Lineups & Team News

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