Drogheda United vs Shelbourne: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 27 February

Drogheda United

L D L L W

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

1-2

27/02/2026 19:45

Shelbourne

D W D L D

5th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

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

Drogheda United are currently 8th with 26 points after 25 matches.
Shelbourne sit 5th with 34 points from 24 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	50	25	15	5	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	43	25	12	7	6	40	21	19
03 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
04 Dundalk	36	25	9	9	7	39	37	2
05 Shelbourne	34	24	8	10	6	35	35	0
06 Derry City	29	25	6	11	8	32	31	1
07 Galway United	28	24	7	7	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	26	25	6	8	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	22	25	4	10	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	21	25	5	6	14	22	42	-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

Drogheda United

Shelbourne

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 25 matches

YesNo

13 (52%)12 (48%)

In last 25 matches

NoYes

16 (67%)8 (33%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Shelbourne

Under /Over

(80%)20 5(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)19 5(21%)

Under /Over

(36%)9 16(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)10 14(58%)

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)12 12(50%)

/Yes

(64%)16 9(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(75%)18 6(25%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Shelbourne

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.00 avg / game

Blocked

80 total

Avg. 3.33

Shelbourne

Total shots

13.87 avg / game

Blocked

97 total

Avg. 4.62

Drogheda United Pass Shelbourne

Total passes

6889

Avg. 287 / game

Accurate

61%

Ball possession

41%

Total passes

10140

Avg. 441 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Shelbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.21

4.16

104

Corners

119

4.96

21.92

548

Throw-ins

447

18.63

1.48

Offsides

1.83

2.96

GK saves

2.38

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Shelbourne

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

2.79

0.00

0.04

9.28

232

Fouls

258

10.75

8.00

200

Tackles

227

9.46

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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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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