Drogheda United vs St. Patricks Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 August

Prediction

Drogheda United

DLDLL

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

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21/08/2026 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

LWWLW

3rd place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs St. Patricks Athletic on 21 August 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 will face St. Patricks Athletic in Ireland Premier Division on August 21, 2026 at 14:45.
Drogheda United are currently 8th with 25 points after 24 matches.
St. Patricks Athletic sit 3rd with 42 points from 24 matches.

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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 21/08/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	50	25	15	5	5	40	22	18
02 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
03 St. Patricks Athletic	42	24	12	6	6	39	20	19
04 Dundalk	35	24	9	8	7	38	36	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	27	23	7	6	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	25	24	6	7	11	29	41	-12
09 Waterford United	21	24	4	9	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	20	24	5	5	14	20	40	-20

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

18/07/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 4 - 0 Lucan United

Ireland FAI Cup

11/07/2026 01:45

Dundalk 1 - 2 Drogheda United

Ireland Premier Division

04/07/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 0 - 2 Bohemians

Ireland Premier Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Drogheda United

Ireland Premier Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 2 - 2 Shelbourne

Ireland Premier Division

13/06/2026 01:45

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 0 Drogheda United

Ireland Premier Division

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches St. Patricks Athletic

18/07/2026 01:45

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 1 Wexford (Youth)

Ireland FAI Cup

15/07/2026 01:30

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 4 Doncaster Rovers

International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 02:00

Waterford United 1 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic

Ireland Premier Division

04/07/2026 01:45

St. Patricks Athletic 3 - 0 Galway United

Ireland Premier Division

01/07/2026 01:45

Bray Wanderers 2 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic

Leinster Senior Cup

27/06/2026 02:00

Bohemians 2 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic

Ireland Premier Division

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Drogheda United

St. Patricks Athletic

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.94

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.44

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 16 home matches

YesNo

8 (50%)8 (50%)

In last 16 home matches

NoYes

10 (56%)8 (44%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

St. Patricks Athletic

Under /Over

(75%)12 4(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)14 4(22%)

Under /Over

(44%)7 9(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

Under /Over

(25%)4 12(75%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)10 8(44%)

/Yes

(50%)8 8(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)8 10(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

St. Patricks Athletic

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

12.20 avg / game

Blocked

40 total

Avg. 3.33

St. Patricks Athletic

Total shots

20.73 avg / game

Blocked

71 total

Avg. 6.45

Drogheda United Pass St. Patricks Athletic

Total passes

3563

Avg. 297 / game

Accurate

61%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

4930

Avg. 448 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Drogheda United

1400

Avg. 87.50 / game

St. Patricks Athletic

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

948

Avg. 52.67 / game

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

St. Patricks Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.44

4.19

Corners

110

6.11

16.19

259

Throw-ins

283

15.72

2.06

Offsides

1.56

2.56

GK saves

1.78

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

St. Patricks Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.94

0.83

0.00

0.00

7.44

119

Fouls

144

8.00

7.38

118

Tackles

101

5.61

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

Betiball.com's prediction for Drogheda United vs St. Patricks Athletic on 21 August 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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