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

Prediction Match Centre
Drogheda United
DDLDL
8th place in Ireland Premier Division
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21/08/2026 11:45
St. Patricks Athletic
DLWWL
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: 11:45) 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 11:45.
  • Drogheda United are currently 8th with 22 points after 23 matches.
  • St. Patricks Athletic sit 3rd with 41 points from 23 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 %
1
X
2
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 Shamrock Rovers
50 25 15 5 5 40 22 18
02 Bohemians Bohemians
43 25 12 7 6 40 27 13
03 St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
41 23 12 5 6 38 19 19
04 Dundalk Dundalk
35 23 9 8 6 37 34 3
05 Shelbourne Shelbourne
34 24 8 10 6 35 35 0
06 Derry City Derry City
29 25 6 11 8 32 31 1
07 Galway United Galway United
24 22 6 6 10 29 37 -8
08 Drogheda United Drogheda United
22 23 5 7 11 27 40 -13
09 Waterford United Waterford United
20 23 4 8 11 32 46 -14
10 Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers
20 23 5 5 13 18 37 -19
Drogheda United Drogheda United Last 6 matches
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
30/05/2026 01:45
Drogheda United 3 - 3 Waterford United
Ireland Premier Division
23/05/2026 02:00
Drogheda United 1 - 1 Dundalk
Ireland Premier Division
Win
0%
Draw
50%
Lost
50%
Last 6 matches St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
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
20/06/2026 01:45
St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 0 Sligo Rovers
Ireland Premier Division
13/06/2026 01:45
St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 0 Drogheda United
Ireland Premier Division
30/05/2026 02:00
Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic
Ireland Premier Division
Win
50%
Draw
0%
Lost
50%
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
Drogheda United
23
 St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
23
Goals
Scored
16
Avg. per game
0.70
Conceded
22
Avg. per game
0.96
Scored
21
Avg. per game
0.91
Conceded
9
Avg. per game
0.39
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 23 matches
YesNo
11 (48%)12 (52%)
In last 23 matches
NoYes
11 (48%)12 (52%)
Drogheda United

Drogheda United

Recent matches

St. Patricks Athletic

St. Patricks Athletic

Under /Over

(78%)18 5(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(70%)16 7(30%)

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

/Yes

(61%)14 9(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(35%)8 15(65%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Drogheda United Drogheda United
St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
Shots
Drogheda United
Drogheda United
Total shots
10.64 avg / game
Blocked
73 total
Avg. 3.32
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
Total shots
18.23 avg / game
Blocked
121 total
Avg. 5.76
Drogheda United Drogheda United Pass St. Patricks Athletic St. Patricks Athletic
Total passes
6333
Avg. 288 / game
Accurate
60%
Ball possession
41%
Total passes
9383
Avg. 427 / game
Accurate
78%
Ball possession
54%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Drogheda United
Drogheda United
1888
Avg. 82.09 / game
 St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
2250
Avg. 97.83 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Drogheda United
Drogheda United
853
Avg. 37.09 / game
 St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
1367
Avg. 59.43 / game
OTHERS
Drogheda United
Drogheda United
23
Played games
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
23
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.26
6
Clean sheets
9
0.39
3.91
90
Corners
136
5.91
21.70
499
Throw-ins
513
22.30
1.43
33
Offsides
42
1.83
3.09
71
GK saves
62
2.70
Drogheda United
Drogheda United
DISCIPLINARY
St. Patricks Athletic
St. Patricks Athletic
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.04
47
Yellow card
30
1.30
0.00
0
Red card
0
0.00
9.39
216
Fouls
228
9.91
8.09
186
Tackles
233
10.13
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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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