Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Sep 2026
Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Predictions
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Shelbourne |
29 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 37 | 40 | -3 | 37:40 | 36 |
| 9 |  Drogheda United |
30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 35 | 48 | -13 | 35:48 | 31 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Shelbourne predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Eddie Beach (GK), Milan Mbeng, Odhran Casey, Kameron Ledwidge, James Norris, Jonathan Lunney, Kerr McInroy, Evan Caffrey, Ali Coote, Daniel Kelly, Ademipo Odubeko.
Drogheda United predicted lineup (3-5-2): Luke Dennison (GK), Leo Burney, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Edwin Agbaje, Shane Farrell, Brandon Kavanagh, Alfie Bates, Conor Kane, Thomas Oluwa, Mark Doyle.
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):
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
2
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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 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.
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Bet Builder Tips
You’re welcome to follow our bet builder which has Shelbourne on the 1x2, one or both teams drawing a blank and Shelbourne Under 6.5 corners.
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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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Stats: 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
- League of Ireland: 19/06 2026 Drogheda 2 Shelbourne 2
- League of Ireland: 24/04 2026 Shelbourne 3 Drogheda 4
- League of Ireland: 27/02 2026 Drogheda 1 Shelbourne 2
- League of Ireland: 22/09 2025 Drogheda 2 Shelbourne 1
- League of Ireland: 19/05 2025 Shelbourne 0 Drogheda 0
- League of Ireland: 18/04 2025 Drogheda 2 Shelbourne 2
- League of Ireland: 07/03 2025 Shelbourne 0 Drogheda 1
- League of Ireland: 25/10 2024 Shelbourne 2 Drogheda 1
- League of Ireland: 04/07 2024 Drogheda 1 Shelbourne 1
- League of Ireland: 10/05 2024 Shelbourne 1 Drogheda 1
Shelbourne League Stats
Drogheda United League Stats
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 7.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 52.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 40.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 33.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Shelbourne this season are Harry Wood (11), Daniel Kelly (5), John Martin (5)
- Top Assistors for Shelbourne this season are Harry Wood (5), Maill Lundgren (3), Alistair Coote (2)
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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.
Shelbourne Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Drogheda United Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Shelbourne Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Drogheda United Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Previous Shelbourne Lineups
Previous Drogheda United Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Shelbourne Player Stats & Squad
Manager: John Russell
Drogheda United Player Stats & Squad
League of Ireland Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 46:29 | 56 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 47:25 | 53 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 53:36 | 53 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 47:46 | 41 |
| 5 | Derry City | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 42:40 | 37 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 29 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 37:40 | 36 |
| 7 | Galway United | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 38:45 | 34 |
| 8 | Waterford | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 40:49 | 33 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 35:48 | 31 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 23:50 | 23 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Patrick's | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 31:10 | 33 |
| 2 | Shamrock Rovers | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 25:11 | 33 |
| 3 | Derry City | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 26:19 | 24 |
| 4 | Bohemians | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 25:18 | 24 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23:18 | 21 |
| 6 | Waterford | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 20:17 | 20 |
| 7 | Galway United | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22:24 | 20 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 18:21 | 18 |
| 9 | Shelbourne | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 19:25 | 14 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14:22 | 14 |
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