Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – February 24

Drogheda United

W L D L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

1 - 1

24/02/2023 15:45

Shamrock Rovers

D W W W D

1st place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers on February 24, 2023 (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 for you.

Drogheda United are currently 7th with 41 points after 36 matches.
Shamrock Rovers sit 1st with 72 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Shamrock Rovers, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Drogheda United have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

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.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 24/02/2023

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	72	36	20	12	4	67	27	40
02 Derry City	65	36	18	11	7	57	24	33
03 St. Patricks Athletic	62	36	19	5	12	59	42	17
04 Shelbourne	60	36	15	15	6	44	27	17
05 Dundalk	58	36	17	7	12	59	44	15
06 Bohemians	58	36	16	10	10	53	40	13
07 Drogheda United	41	36	10	11	15	40	54	-14
08 Sligo Rovers	37	36	10	7	19	36	51	-15
09 Cork City	31	36	8	7	21	35	64	-29
10 UC Dublin	11	36	2	5	29	19	96	-77

Head To Head

16/10/2022 11:59

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

28/08/2022 11:59

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Shamrock Rovers

IRFAIC

23/07/2022 09:00

Shamrock Rovers

1 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

23/05/2022 14:45

Drogheda United

1 - 0

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

28/02/2022 16:00

Shamrock Rovers

3 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

19/11/2021 15:45

Shamrock Rovers

2 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

Drogheda United

17%

Draw

50%

Shamrock Rovers

33%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

17/02/2023 15:45

Shelbourne 0 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

10/02/2023 15:45

Drogheda United 2 - 0 Athlone Town Leinster S C

03/02/2023 15:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Dundalk INT CF

28/01/2023 11:00

Shelbourne 3 - 0 Drogheda United INT CF

06/11/2022 15:00

Drogheda United 2 - 0 Finn Harps IRE PR

28/10/2022 14:45

Shelbourne 6 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Shamrock Rovers

18/02/2023 15:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

10/02/2023 15:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Shamrock Rovers Ire PLCUP

04/02/2023 11:00

UC Dublin 1 - 4 Shamrock Rovers Leinster S C

28/01/2023 11:59

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Wexford (Youth) INT CF

28/01/2023 07:00

Shamrock Rovers 7 - 1 Treaty United INT CF

21/01/2023 07:00

Shamrock Rovers 4 - 0 Bray Wanderers INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Drogheda United

Shamrock Rovers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.72

Scored

Avg. per game

1.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

8 (44%)10 (56%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

16 (89%)2 (11%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Shamrock Rovers

Under /Over

(61%)11 7(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)15 3(17%)

Under /Over

(28%)5 13(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)9 9(50%)

Under /Over

(33%)6 12(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)10 8(44%)

/Yes

(50%)9 9(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)9 9(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Shamrock Rovers

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

13.44 avg / game

Blocked

18 total

Avg. 2.25

Shamrock Rovers

Total shots

17.50 avg / game

Blocked

22 total

Avg. 3.14

Drogheda United Pass Shamrock Rovers

Total passes

3404

Avg. 340 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

4727

Avg. 525 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

60%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Shamrock Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.50

5.61

101

Corners

135

7.50

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.61

Offsides

2.22

2.28

GK saves

1.33

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Shamrock Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.61

2.00

0.17

0.11

8.44

152

Fouls

152

8.44

6.28

113

Tackles

121

6.72

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 24 February 2023 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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