Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – October 22

Shamrock Rovers

D W W W D

1st place in Ireland Premier Division

5 - 0

22/10/2023 19:00

Drogheda United

W L D L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United on October 22, 2023 (kick-off: 19:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United preview before placing for you.

Shamrock Rovers are currently 1st with 72 points after 36 matches.
Drogheda United sit 7th with 41 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Drogheda United, who have won 1 of the last 6 meetings. Shamrock Rovers have no wins, while 5 matches ended in draws.

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 22/10/2023

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	72	36	20	12	4	67	27	40
02 Derry City	65	36	18	11	7	57	24	33
03 St. Patricks Athletic	62	36	19	5	12	59	42	17
04 Shelbourne	60	36	15	15	6	44	27	17
05 Dundalk	58	36	17	7	12	59	44	15
06 Bohemians	58	36	16	10	10	53	40	13
07 Drogheda United	41	36	10	11	15	40	54	-14
08 Sligo Rovers	37	36	10	7	19	36	51	-15
09 Cork City	31	36	8	7	21	35	64	-29
10 UC Dublin	11	36	2	5	29	19	96	-77

Head To Head

07/07/2023 18:45

Drogheda United

0 - 0

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

19/05/2023 19:00

Shamrock Rovers

1 - 2

Drogheda United

IRE PR

24/02/2023 19:45

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

16/10/2022 15:59

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

28/08/2022 15:59

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Shamrock Rovers

IRFAIC

23/07/2022 13:00

Shamrock Rovers

1 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

Shamrock Rovers

Draw

83%

Drogheda United

17%

Shamrock Rovers Last 6 matches

29/09/2023 18:45

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Shelbourne IRE PR

22/09/2023 18:45

UC Dublin 0 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

15/09/2023 18:45

Derry City 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

01/09/2023 18:45

Shamrock Rovers 3 - 0 Bohemians IRE PR

25/08/2023 18:45

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Dundalk IRE PR

11/08/2023 18:45

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

06/10/2023 18:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

29/09/2023 18:45

Dundalk 3 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

25/09/2023 18:45

St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 2 Drogheda United IRE PR

22/09/2023 18:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Bohemians IRE PR

15/09/2023 18:45

Drogheda United 1 - 3 Bohemians IRFAIC

01/09/2023 18:45

Drogheda United 3 - 0 UC Dublin IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

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

Goals

Scored

261

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

160

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored

180

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

200

Avg. per game

0.78

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

175 (58%)125 (42%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

130 (51%)126 (49%)

Shamrock Rovers

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Shamrock Rovers

Drogheda United

Shots

Shamrock Rovers

Total shots

12.59 avg / game

Blocked

372 total

Avg. 3.65

Drogheda United

Total shots

10.35 avg / game

Blocked

232 total

Avg. 2.97

Shamrock Rovers Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

67291

Avg. 488 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

31979

Avg. 278 / game

Accurate

57%

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Shamrock Rovers

300

Played games

Drogheda United

256

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

113

Clean sheets

0.27

5.32

1595

Corners

1082

4.23

6.50

1950

Throw-ins

1554

6.07

1.50

451

Offsides

225

0.88

1.75

526

GK saves

608

2.38

Shamrock Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.13

640

490

1.91

0.09

0.10

7.49

2248

Fouls

1572

6.14

5.43

1629

Tackles

1436

5.61

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United on 22 October 2023 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.

Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Shamrock Rovers'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.

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 Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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