Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 May

Shamrock Rovers

W L W D W

1st place in Ireland Premier Division

4-1

04/05/2026 16:00

Drogheda United

L D L L W

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United on 04 May 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) 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 your bet.

Shamrock Rovers are currently 1st with 50 points after 25 matches.
Drogheda United sit 8th with 26 points from 25 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Shamrock Rovers to win with probability 63%.
Head-to-head history favors Shamrock Rovers, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Drogheda United have no wins, while 2 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

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Pred

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Weather

16:00

2026-05-04

Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United - Prediction & Odds

Shamrock Rovers

Drogheda United

2026-05-04 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 04/05/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	50	25	15	5	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	43	25	12	7	6	40	21	19
03 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
04 Dundalk	36	25	9	9	7	39	37	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	28	24	7	7	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	26	25	6	8	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	22	25	4	10	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	21	25	5	6	14	22	42	-20

Head To Head

16/03/2026 19:45

Drogheda United

0 - 0

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

12/09/2025 18:30

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Shamrock Rovers

IRFAIC

31/08/2025 18:00

Shamrock Rovers

2 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

16/06/2025 18:45

Drogheda United

1 - 2

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

09/05/2025 18:45

Shamrock Rovers

3 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

14/03/2025 19:45

Drogheda United

1 - 2

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

Shamrock Rovers

67%

Draw

33%

Drogheda United

Shamrock Rovers Last 6 matches

01/05/2026 19:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

24/04/2026 19:00

Derry City 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

17/04/2026 19:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Bohemians IRE PR

10/04/2026 19:00

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

06/04/2026 16:00

Shamrock Rovers 3 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

03/04/2026 18:45

Waterford United 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

01/05/2026 18:45

Drogheda United 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

24/04/2026 18:45

Shelbourne 3 - 4 Drogheda United IRE PR

20/04/2026 18:45

Bray Wanderers 1 - 1 Drogheda United Leinster S C

17/04/2026 18:45

Drogheda United 1 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

06/04/2026 16:00

Drogheda United 2 - 3 Galway United IRE PR

03/04/2026 18:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Bohemians IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Shamrock Rovers

Drogheda United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.60

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.72

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 25 matches

YesNo

22 (88%)3 (12%)

In last 25 matches

NoYes

20 (80%)5 (20%)

Shamrock Rovers

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(72%)18 7(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)20 5(20%)

Under /Over

(28%)7 18(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)9 16(64%)

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

/Yes

(56%)14 11(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)16 9(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Shamrock Rovers

Drogheda United

Shots

Shamrock Rovers

Total shots

13.88 avg / game

Blocked

100 total

Avg. 4.17

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.00 avg / game

Blocked

80 total

Avg. 3.33

Shamrock Rovers Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

13051

Avg. 544 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

62%

Total passes

6889

Avg. 287 / game

Accurate

61%

Ball possession

41%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Shamrock Rovers

Played games

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.24

4.60

115

Corners

104

4.16

21.68

542

Throw-ins

548

21.92

1.48

Offsides

1.48

2.04

GK saves

2.96

Shamrock Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.28

2.00

0.04

0.00

11.24

281

Fouls

232

9.28

10.44

261

Tackles

200

8.00

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 04 May 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.

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

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 Ireland Premier Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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