Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 March

Drogheda United

D L L W D

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

Under

0-0

16/03/2026 15:45

Shamrock Rovers

L W D W W

1st place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers on 16 March 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Drogheda United are currently 8th with 27 points after 26 matches.
Shamrock Rovers sit 1st with 51 points from 26 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Shamrock Rovers, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Drogheda United have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Weather

15:45

2026-03-16

Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

Shamrock Rovers

2026-03-16 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 16/03/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	51	26	15	6	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	44	26	12	8	6	41	22	19
03 Bohemians	44	26	12	8	6	41	28	13
04 Dundalk	37	26	9	10	7	40	38	2
05 Shelbourne	34	25	8	10	7	35	36	-1
06 Derry City	30	26	6	12	8	33	32	1
07 Galway United	29	25	7	8	10	33	40	-7
08 Drogheda United	27	26	6	9	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	25	26	5	10	11	34	47	-13
10 Sligo Rovers	22	26	5	7	14	23	43	-20

Head To Head

12/09/2025 14:30

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Shamrock Rovers

IRFAIC

31/08/2025 14:00

Shamrock Rovers

2 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

16/06/2025 14:45

Drogheda United

1 - 2

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

09/05/2025 14:45

Shamrock Rovers

3 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

14/03/2025 15:45

Drogheda United

1 - 2

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

18/10/2024 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 1

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

Drogheda United

Draw

17%

Shamrock Rovers

83%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

13/03/2026 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

07/03/2026 15:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

27/02/2026 15:45

Drogheda United 1 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

20/02/2026 16:00

Dundalk 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

13/02/2026 16:00

Drogheda United 2 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

06/02/2026 15:45

Galway United 0 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Shamrock Rovers

13/03/2026 16:00

Sligo Rovers 0 - 2 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

09/03/2026 15:45

Shelbourne 2 - 2 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

06/03/2026 16:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

27/02/2026 16:00

Bohemians 3 - 2 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

23/02/2026 16:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 1 Dundalk IRE PR

20/02/2026 16:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Drogheda United

Shamrock Rovers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.19

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.65

Scored

Avg. per game

1.54

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.85

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 26 matches

YesNo

20 (77%)6 (23%)

In last 26 matches

NoYes

22 (85%)4 (15%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Shamrock Rovers

Under /Over

(77%)20 6(23%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)18 8(31%)

Under /Over

(35%)9 17(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)7 19(73%)

Under /Over

(42%)11 15(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)11 15(58%)

/Yes

(62%)16 10(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(54%)14 12(46%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Shamrock Rovers

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

10.96 avg / game

Blocked

82 total

Avg. 3.28

Shamrock Rovers

Total shots

13.72 avg / game

Blocked

103 total

Avg. 4.12

Drogheda United Pass Shamrock Rovers

Total passes

7101

Avg. 284 / game

Accurate

60%

Ball possession

41%

Total passes

13590

Avg. 544 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

63%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Shamrock Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.38

4.08

106

Corners

122

4.69

21.73

565

Throw-ins

571

21.96

1.50

Offsides

1.62

2.92

GK saves

2.12

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Shamrock Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.04

2.27

0.00

0.08

9.38

244

Fouls

294

11.31

8.35

217

Tackles

264

10.15

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers on 16 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Drogheda United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Shamrock Rovers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Drogheda United and Shamrock Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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