Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – February 27

Drogheda United

D L L W D

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

1-2

27/02/2026 19:45

Shelbourne

W D L D W

5th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne on February 27, 2026 (kick-off: 19:45) 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 for you.

Drogheda United are currently 8th with 27 points after 26 matches.
Shelbourne sit 5th with 34 points from 25 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Shelbourne to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors Drogheda United, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Shelbourne have one win, 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

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Weather

19:45

2026-02-27

Drogheda United vs Shelbourne - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

Shelbourne

2026-02-27 19:45

STANDINGS UP TO 27/02/2026

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

22/09/2025 18:45

Drogheda United

2 - 1

Shelbourne

IRE PR

19/05/2025 18:45

Shelbourne

0 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

18/04/2025 18:45

Drogheda United

2 - 2

Shelbourne

IRE PR

07/03/2025 19:45

Shelbourne

0 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

07/02/2025 19:45

Shelbourne

2 - 0

Drogheda United

RIS CUP

14/01/2025 19:45

Shelbourne

0 - 3

Drogheda United

Leinster S C

Drogheda United

50%

Draw

33%

Shelbourne

17%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

20/02/2026 20:00

Dundalk 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

13/02/2026 20:00

Drogheda United 2 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

06/02/2026 19:45

Galway United 0 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

23/01/2026 19:30

Bray Wanderers 1 - 3 Drogheda United INT CF

20/01/2026 19:30

Drogheda United 1 - 1 UC Dublin INT CF

17/01/2026 15:00

Longford Town 1 - 1 Drogheda United Leinster S C

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Shelbourne

20/02/2026 19:45

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

06/02/2026 19:45

Waterford United 1 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

31/01/2026 13:00

Shelbourne 4 - 1 Longford Town INT CF

30/01/2026 16:00

Shelbourne 3 - 0 Bray Wanderers INT CF

27/01/2026 19:45

Shelbourne 4 - 1 Athlone Town Leinster S C

24/01/2026 11:00

Bohemians 2 - 2 Shelbourne INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

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

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How We Build the Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne on 27 February 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 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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