Drogheda United vs Shelbourne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

Drogheda United

W D L W D

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

2-2

18/04/2025 14:45

Shelbourne

W W W W W

3rd place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne on 18 April 2025 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Drogheda United vs Shelbourne preview before placing your bet.

Drogheda United are currently 6th with 51 points after 36 matches.
Shelbourne sit 3rd with 59 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: a draw with probability 30%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Drogheda United and Shelbourne have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 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

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Pred

Correct

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Weather

14:45

2025-04-18

Drogheda United vs Shelbourne - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

Shelbourne

2025-04-18 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2025

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	66	36	19	9	8	56	33	23
02 Derry City	63	36	18	9	9	52	39	13
03 Shelbourne	59	36	15	14	7	48	37	11
04 Bohemians	54	36	16	6	14	48	39	9
05 St. Patricks Athletic	52	36	13	13	10	42	32	10
06 Drogheda United	51	36	12	15	9	38	38	0
07 Sligo Rovers	41	36	11	8	17	42	54	-12
08 Galway United	39	36	9	12	15	37	44	-7
09 Waterford United	39	36	11	6	19	41	60	-19
10 Cork City	24	36	4	12	20	33	61	-28

Head To Head

07/03/2025 15:45

Shelbourne

0 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

07/02/2025 15:45

Shelbourne

2 - 0

Drogheda United

RIS CUP

14/01/2025 15:45

Shelbourne

0 - 3

Drogheda United

Leinster S C

25/10/2024 14:45

Shelbourne

2 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

04/07/2024 14:45

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Shelbourne

IRE PR

10/05/2024 14:45

Shelbourne

1 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

Drogheda United

33%

Draw

33%

Shelbourne

33%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

11/04/2025 14:45

Derry City 1 - 3 Drogheda United IRE PR

04/04/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

28/03/2025 15:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

14/03/2025 15:45

Drogheda United 1 - 2 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

07/03/2025 15:45

Shelbourne 0 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

03/03/2025 15:45

Bohemians 0 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Shelbourne

11/04/2025 14:45

Shelbourne 1 - 0 Bohemians IRE PR

04/04/2025 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 0 Shelbourne IRE PR

28/03/2025 15:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

14/03/2025 15:45

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Cork City IRE PR

07/03/2025 15:45

Shelbourne 0 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

03/03/2025 15:45

Galway United 1 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

50%

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

Goals

Scored

180

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

200

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored

218

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

161

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 256 matches

YesNo

130 (51%)126 (49%)

In last 256 matches

NoYes

153 (55%)123 (45%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Shelbourne

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Shelbourne

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

10.35 avg / game

Blocked

232 total

Avg. 2.97

Shelbourne

Total shots

11.19 avg / game

Blocked

299 total

Avg. 3.83

Drogheda United Pass Shelbourne

Total passes

31979

Avg. 278 / game

Accurate

57%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

56182

Avg. 449 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

256

Played games

Shelbourne

276

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.32

4.23

1082

Corners

1143

4.14

6.07

1554

Throw-ins

1515

5.49

0.88

225

Offsides

302

1.09

2.38

608

GK saves

468

1.70

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Shelbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.91

490

575

2.08

0.10

0.08

6.14

1572

Fouls

1866

6.76

5.61

1436

Tackles

1403

5.08

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne on 18 April 2025 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 Shelbourne 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 Shelbourne'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 Shelbourne sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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