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

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs St. Patricks Athletic on 17 April 2026 (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 St. Patricks Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Drogheda United vs St. Patricks Athletic: Starting Lineups Time : 17/04/2026 14:45

Drogheda United
1 - 3
Finished
St. Patricks Athletic
87' event Cian OConnor / Davis Warren
81' event Ryan Brennan
64' event Brandon Kavanagh
46' event Kieran Cruise / Conor Kane
46' event Dare Kareem / Shane Farrell
46' event Ryan Brennan / James Bolger
45' event Conor Kane
26' event Shane Farrell
event 90+1' Glory Nzingo / Ryan Edmondson
event 65' Darragh Nugent
event 62' Joe Redmond
event 62' Christopher Forrester / Zak Elbouzedi
event 62' Anto Breslin / Aidan Keena
event 46' Darragh Nugent / Kian Leavy
event 37' Kian Leavy
event 34' Conor Keeley
event 33' Jamie Lennon
event 1' Aidan Keena
87' event Cian OConnor / Davis Warren
event 90+1' Glory Nzingo / Ryan Edmondson
81' event Ryan Brennan
event 65' Darragh Nugent
64' event Brandon Kavanagh
event 62' Joe Redmond
46' event Kieran Cruise / Conor Kane
event 62' Christopher Forrester / Zak Elbouzedi
46' event Dare Kareem / Shane Farrell
event 62' Anto Breslin / Aidan Keena
46' event Ryan Brennan / James Bolger
event 46' Darragh Nugent / Kian Leavy
45' event Conor Kane
event 37' Kian Leavy
26' event Shane Farrell
event 34' Conor Keeley
event 33' Jamie Lennon
event 1' Aidan Keena
Drogheda United Drogheda United
Substitutions
#31 Kieran Cruise
#19 Ryan Brennan
#15 Dare Kareem
#30 Cian OConnor
#1 Luke Dennison
#29 Jamie Brennan
#25 Bridel Bosakani
#32 Daniel Mare
#26 Michael Cardo
Drogheda United Drogheda United St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
10Shots10
5Shots on Goal6
17Fouls11
4Corner Kick4
11Free kick17
6Offside9
3Yellow card3
4Save4
8Successful Tackles11
2Interceptions10
31Long pass36
0Assist2
2Successful center1
3Shots off goal2
2Blocked2
8Tackle7
4Dribbles6
26Throw-in27
286Passes356
114Attacks111
80Dangerous attacks82
1Corner Kicks(HT)2
2BigChances0
1BigChancesMissed0
6ShotsInsideBox6
4ShotsOutsideBox4
48DuelsWon59
1.37xGOT1.52
20Touches In Opposition Box12
11AccurateCrosses10
27GroundDuelsWon34
21AerialDuelsWon25
46Clearances35
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
Substitutions
#16 Darragh Nugent
#3 Anto Breslin
#8 Christopher Forrester
#42 Glory Nzingo
#49 Sean Molloy
#32 Canny
#34 Kian Quigley
#11 Jason McClelland
#35 Sam Rooney
Commentary
90+1' St. Patricks Athletic — substitution: Glory Nzingo / Ryan Edmondson
87' Drogheda United — substitution: Cian OConnor / Davis Warren
81' Ryan Brennan - Drogheda United receive a yellow card
65' Darragh Nugent - St. Patricks Athletic receive a yellow card
64' Goal! Brandon Kavanagh - Drogheda United
62' Joe Redmond - St. Patricks Athletic receive a yellow card
62' St. Patricks Athletic — substitution: Christopher Forrester / Zak Elbouzedi
62' St. Patricks Athletic — substitution: Anto Breslin / Aidan Keena
46' Drogheda United — substitution: Kieran Cruise / Conor Kane
46' Drogheda United — substitution: Dare Kareem / Shane Farrell
46' Drogheda United — substitution: Ryan Brennan / James Bolger
46' St. Patricks Athletic — substitution: Darragh Nugent / Kian Leavy
45' Conor Kane - Drogheda United receive a yellow card
37' Goal! Kian Leavy - St. Patricks Athletic
34' Own goal! Conor Keeley - St. Patricks Athletic
33' Jamie Lennon - St. Patricks Athletic receive a yellow card
26' Shane Farrell - Drogheda United receive a yellow card
1' Goal! Aidan Keena - St. Patricks Athletic

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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