Drogheda United vs St. Patricks Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 April

Drogheda United

D L L W D

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

1-3

17/04/2026 18:45

St. Patricks Athletic

W W L W D

2nd place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs St. Patricks Athletic on 17 April 2026 (kick-off: 18:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Drogheda United vs St. Patricks Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Drogheda United are currently 8th with 27 points after 26 matches.
St. Patricks Athletic sit 2nd with 43 points from 25 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: St. Patricks Athletic to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors St. Patricks Athletic, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Drogheda United have no wins, while 3 matches ended in draws.

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Weather

18:45

2026-04-17

Drogheda United vs St. Patricks Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

St. Patricks Athletic

2026-04-17 18:45

STANDINGS UP TO 17/04/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	51	26	15	6	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	43	25	12	7	6	40	21	19
03 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
04 Dundalk	37	26	9	10	7	40	38	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	27	26	6	9	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	22	25	4	10	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	22	26	5	7	14	23	43	-20

Head To Head

13/03/2026 19:45

St. Patricks Athletic

4 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

05/09/2025 18:00

St. Patricks Athletic

2 - 0

Drogheda United

Leinster S C

22/08/2025 18:45

Drogheda United

0 - 1

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

13/06/2025 18:45

St. Patricks Athletic

0 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

21/04/2025 16:00

Drogheda United

0 - 0

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

14/02/2025 19:45

St. Patricks Athletic

0 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

Drogheda United

Draw

50%

St. Patricks Athletic

50%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

06/04/2026 16:00

Drogheda United 2 - 3 Galway United IRE PR

03/04/2026 18:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Bohemians IRE PR

20/03/2026 19:45

Derry City 2 - 2 Drogheda United IRE PR

16/03/2026 19:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

13/03/2026 19:45

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

07/03/2026 19:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches St. Patricks Athletic

10/04/2026 19:00

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

06/04/2026 16:00

Dundalk 2 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

03/04/2026 18:45

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

20/03/2026 19:45

Waterford United 0 - 2 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

16/03/2026 19:45

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

13/03/2026 19:45

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

256

St. Patricks Athletic

284

Goals

Scored

152

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

147

Avg. per game

0.57

Scored

193

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

129

Avg. per game

0.45

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 256 matches

YesNo

112 (44%)144 (56%)

In last 256 matches

NoYes

143 (50%)141 (50%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

St. Patricks Athletic

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

St. Patricks Athletic

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

10.35 avg / game

Blocked

232 total

Avg. 2.97

St. Patricks Athletic

Total shots

12.38 avg / game

Blocked

364 total

Avg. 4.28

Drogheda United Pass St. Patricks Athletic

Total passes

31979

Avg. 278 / game

Accurate

57%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

46177

Avg. 402 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Drogheda United

22437

Avg. 87.64 / game

St. Patricks Athletic

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

14680

Avg. 51.69 / game

OTHERS

Drogheda United

256

Played games

St. Patricks Athletic

284

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

108

0.38

4.23

1082

Corners

1417

4.99

6.07

1554

Throw-ins

1536

5.41

0.88

225

Offsides

284

1.00

2.38

608

GK saves

600

2.11

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

St. Patricks Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.91

490

495

1.74

0.10

0.08

6.14

1572

Fouls

1740

6.13

5.61

1436

Tackles

1339

4.71

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE

08/21

Drogheda United

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE

08/28

St. Patricks Athletic

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE

How We Build the Drogheda United vs St. Patricks Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Drogheda United vs St. Patricks Athletic on 17 April 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 St. Patricks Athletic 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 St. Patricks Athletic'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 St. Patricks Athletic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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