Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Sep 2026

Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Shelbourne To Win @ -130

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We think that Shelbourne can get the better of Drogheda and we really like the odds of -130 on the Full-Time Result market. The price looks appealing and we’re confident this selection will be on the money.

Explore our full Shelbourne vs Drogheda betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Preview

Shelbourne meet Drogheda United at Tolka Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 14 September.

Shelbourne lost when last in action. In a home game at Tolka Park, they were turned over 1-0 by Derry City. John Russell's team had the majority of the ball boasting 54% possession and two shots on target.

Drogheda United won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-0 victory against Sligo Rovers at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The Drogs had 40% possession and managed seven shots on goal, with Warren Davis and Edwin Agbaje both on target.

H2H: Last Head-to-Head Encounter Ended in a 2-2 Draw

The last head-to-head saw away team Shels draw 2-2 with Drogheda at Sullivan and Lambe Park. There have been five draws in the past 10 H2H matches along with three Drogheda wins and two Shels victories.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Shelbourne	36	12	13	11	52	50	2	52:50	49
9	Drogheda United	36	10	10	16	44	57	-13	44:57	40

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Shels have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts. The Dublin club have averaged 52.3% possession and 4.6 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 12.8 attempts and 4.7 corners.

Harry Wood is the top goalscorer with 3, James Norris has 2, with Daniel Kelly and two other players on 1. Harry Wood is the top assists maker on 2.

United have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 40.1% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 14.9 attempts.

Shane Farrell has landed 3 goals, Thomas Oluwa 2, with Warren Davis and two others scoring 1. Edwin Agbaje, Conor Kane and Keegan Ancelin have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Eddie Beach (GK), Milan Mbeng, Odhran Casey, Kameron Ledwidge, James Norris, Jack Henry-Francis, Kerr McInroy, Sean Moore, Evan Caffrey, Daniel Kelly, Sean Boyd.

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

Main Match Prediction

We’ll take the plunge and back Shelbourne to secure victory when they line up in this League of Ireland game. There’s plenty of confidence behind this wager and the odds of -130 look attractive.

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

• Drogheda have lost 5 of their last 10 games on the road.

Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our League of Ireland experts sometimes take a data-led approach.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 56.5% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Shelbourne 2 - 0 Drogheda

There are betting odds of +575 that Shelbourne land a 2-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Shelbourne Under 6.5 Corners -147

Shelbourne have had under 6.5 corners in seven consecutive home games, with Drogheda conceding less than 6.5 corners in their past two away matches. The number of Shels corners could be lower than the line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of -147.

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 4.60 4.70

Home

9.20 5.00 4.20

Away

9.10 4.80 4.30

Drogheda

Total

10.00 4.60 5.40

Home

8.90 4.00 4.90

Away

11.20 4.10 7.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-133

Shelbourne Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-147

Drogheda Corners

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-102

Most Corners

1

-294

X

+525

2

+190

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Shelbourne 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.

For this League of Ireland encounter, the bookmakers have Shelbourne as the -130 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 56% chance of triumphing. At +330, Drogheda United are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

Shels -0.75 are -110 against Drogheda on the Asian Handicap. If the favourites win by a goal, you win with half your stake and get the rest refunded. If they win by two or more, you get a full payout.

Under and Over 2.5 Goals bettors are able to get odds which are similar for the Total Goals market. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -137 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-130

X

+270

2

+330

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+120

2

+330

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-435

X2

-108

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-110

2 Hcp +0.75

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-114

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-108

Stats: Last 10 League of Ireland matches only.
Shels have collected five defeats, three wins and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Drogheda have not tasted an away defeat in three straight matches. The Drogs have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

Drogheda won 4-3 when they last played Shels at Tolka Park. It has been four Shels victories, two Drogheda wins and three draws in the previous 9 H2H meetings at Tolka Park.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shelbourne Home Stats		3-2-5	2.80	1.20	1.60	7	3	7	3
Drogheda United Away Stats		2-3-5	3.30	1.30	2.00	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

Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Shels vs Drogheda, check the team news first. Expect the predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups along with timely injury updates.

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