Longford Town vs Drogheda United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Prediction Match Centre

Longford Town

No standing data

1-1

Drogheda United
Win Probability 60%

17/01/2026 11:00

Drogheda United

No standing data

Leinster Senior Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Longford Town vs Drogheda United on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Longford Town vs Drogheda United preview before placing your bet.

Longford Town will face Drogheda United in Leinster Senior Cup on January 17, 2026 at 11:00.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.44.

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

11:00

2026-01-17

Longford Town vs Drogheda United - Prediction & Odds

Longford Town

Drogheda United

2026-01-17 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Longford Town and Drogheda United in the Leinster Senior Cup football standings for the 2026 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Longford Town Last 6 matches

05/07/2026 01:30

Longford Town 2 - 1 UC Dublin

Ireland First Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Kerry FC 2 - 1 Longford Town

Ireland First Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Bray Wanderers 5 - 2 Longford Town

Ireland First Division

14/06/2026 01:30

Longford Town 2 - 1 Cobh Ramblers

Ireland First Division

30/05/2026 01:45

Longford Town 3 - 1 Treaty United

Ireland First Division

23/05/2026 01:45

Finn Harps 2 - 2 Longford Town

Ireland First Division

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

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

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Leinster Senior Cup

Played games

Longford Town

Drogheda United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.96

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.65

Scored

Avg. per game

1.31

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.55

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 26 matches

YesNo

17 (65%)9 (35%)

In last 26 matches

NoYes

24 (83%)5 (17%)

Longford Town

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(77%)20 6(23%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)24 5(17%)

Under /Over

(15%)4 22(85%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)9 20(69%)

Under /Over

(46%)12 14(54%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(41%)12 17(59%)

/Yes

(54%)14 12(46%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(66%)19 10(34%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Longford Town

Drogheda United

Shots

Longford Town

Total shots

7.78 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Drogheda United

Total shots

10.54 avg / game

Blocked

73 total

Avg. 3.32

Longford Town Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

6333

Avg. 288 / game

Accurate

60%

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Longford Town

Played games

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.24

3.81

Corners

105

3.62

1.69

Throw-ins

499

17.21

0.04

Offsides

1.48

0.00

GK saves

2.45

Longford Town

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.88

1.83

0.08

0.00

1.38

Fouls

223

7.69

0.00

Tackles

186

6.41

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

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How We Build the Longford Town vs Drogheda United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Longford Town vs Drogheda United on 17 January 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 Leinster Senior Cup 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.

Longford Town vs Drogheda United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Longford Town's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Drogheda United'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.

Leinster Senior Cup 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 Leinster Senior Cup standings and the Leinster Senior Cup form table to understand exactly where Longford Town and Drogheda United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Leinster Senior Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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