Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 May 2025

There’s a Case for Backing Shels to Win

Shelbourne can’t be ignored when they meet Drogheda, especially as betting odds of -111 are available for this prediction. Head to the Full-Time Result market to back this value selection.

2-2 Draw When Teams Last Clashed

Shelbourne lost away from home in their last game. Bohemians won 1-0 at Dalymount Park. Damien Duff's team had 41% possession and totalled two shots on target.

Drogheda United played Derry City at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The Drogs enjoyed just 35% possession and had four shots on goal, with Elicha Ahui finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-2 draw in the last head-to-head when visitors Shels faced Drogheda at the Sullivan and Lambe Park. The 10 most recent H2H games have seen six draws, three triumphs for Shels and a win for Drogheda.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Drogheda United	28	10	12	6	30	26	4	30:26	42
6	Shelbourne	27	9	12	6	34	29	5	34:29	39

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. Shels have had 57.6% possession and 5.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.2 corners.

Ademipo Odubeko leads the way with 3 goals, Kerr McInroy has 2, with Harry Wood and two others on 1. Evan Caffrey is the top assists maker on 3.

United have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, averaging 4.1 shots on goal, 9.8 attempts and 1.5 goals. Kevin Doherty's men average 35.7% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 8.4 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Warren Davis has top scored with 5, followed by Conor Keeley and Darragh Markey on 3 and 2. Owen Lambe has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Conor Kearns (GK), Sean Gannon, James Norris, Tyreke Wilson, Kameron Ledwidge, Evan Caffrey, Ellis Chapman, Jonathan Lunney, Kerr McInroy, Ademipo Odubeko, Harry Wood.

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Luke Dennison (GK), Owen Lambe, Conor Keeley, Conor Kane, Andrew Quinn, Elicha Ahui, Ryan Brennan, Shane Farrell, Warren Davis, Luke Heeney, Douglas James-Taylor.

Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Prediction & Betting Tips

Shelbourne can deliver the goods and we’ll back them with confidence for this League of Ireland match. The odds of -111 look attractive when it comes to the home team and we’re feeling confident.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Shelbourne vs Drogheda United league stats:

• Shelbourne have won 5 of their last 10 games at home.

Shels to Win Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 52.6% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

For those who want to back Shels at a bigger price, you can combine this selection with another pick on the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Shelbourne 1 - 0 Drogheda

Shelbourne are available to back at +440 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Shelbourne Under 5.5 Corners -125

In the past 5 Shelbourne games, there’s been 4 occasions where they’ve not covered the 5.5 corners line, with Drogheda conceding under 5.5 corners in six consecutive matches. There’s the opportunity to go under the Shels Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -125 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Shelbourne

Total

9.30 5.10 4.20

Home

8.30 5.50 2.80

Away

7.70 3.40 4.30

Drogheda

Total

10.00 4.80 5.20

Home

10.40 4.50 5.90

Away

10.30 4.60 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-102

Under 9.5

-141

Shelbourne Corners

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-143

Drogheda Corners

Over 3.5

-119

Under 3.5

-119

Most Corners

1

-192

X

+575

2

+180

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Shelbourne 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.

Shels Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

With a roughly 52% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -110 betting odds for Shelbourne winning this League of Ireland clash. If you want to wager on the underdog, Drogheda United have been priced up at +295.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 market is the same as a Full-Time Result wager, with Shels needing to win at -106 for your bet to be successful. Drogheda +0.5 at -122 means you need them to triumph or the draw to happen.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at -149.

The best football betting sites cover League of Ireland games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

-110

X

+220

2

+295

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

-102

2

+340

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-303

X2

-122

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+165

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-106

2 Hcp +0.5

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-192

Over 2.5

+133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+106

No

-149

Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Shels vs Drogheda team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ve got details of the League of Ireland squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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