Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 August

Shamrock Rovers

W L L L W

1st place in Ireland Premier Division

1-0

31/08/2025 14:00

Drogheda United

W D L W D

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United on 31 August 2025 (kick-off: 14:00) 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 66 points after 36 matches.
Drogheda United sit 6th with 51 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: a draw with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Shamrock Rovers, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Drogheda United have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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 HT

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2025-08-31

Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United - Prediction & Odds

Shamrock Rovers

Drogheda United

2025-08-31 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/08/2025

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	66	36	19	9	8	56	33	23
02 Derry City	63	36	18	9	9	52	39	13
03 Shelbourne	59	36	15	14	7	48	37	11
04 Bohemians	54	36	16	6	14	48	39	9
05 St. Patricks Athletic	52	36	13	13	10	42	32	10
06 Drogheda United	51	36	12	15	9	38	38	0
07 Sligo Rovers	41	36	11	8	17	42	54	-12
08 Galway United	39	36	9	12	15	37	44	-7
09 Waterford United	39	36	11	6	19	41	60	-19
10 Cork City	24	36	4	12	20	33	61	-28

Head To Head

16/06/2025 14:45

Drogheda United

1 - 2

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

09/05/2025 14:45

Shamrock Rovers

3 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

14/03/2025 15:45

Drogheda United

1 - 2

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

18/10/2024 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 1

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

11/08/2024 14:00

Shamrock Rovers

1 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

31/05/2024 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 2

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

Shamrock Rovers

83%

Draw

17%

Drogheda United

Shamrock Rovers Last 6 matches

21/08/2025 15:00

Santa Clara 1 - 2 Shamrock Rovers UEFA ECL

17/08/2025 14:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Longford Town IRFAIC

14/08/2025 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 4 - 0 FC Ballkani UEFA ECL

10/08/2025 12:00

Galway United 0 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

07/08/2025 14:30

FC Ballkani 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers UEFA ECL

03/08/2025 14:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

16/08/2025 15:00

Derry City 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRFAIC

08/08/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

01/08/2025 14:45

Bohemians 0 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

18/07/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 5 - 0 Crumlin United IRFAIC

04/07/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 0 Galway United IRE PR

27/06/2025 14:45

Derry City 3 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

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

1.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.92

Scored

Avg. per game

1.06

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.06

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

29 (81%)7 (19%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

27 (75%)9 (25%)

Shamrock Rovers

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)23 13(36%)

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(19%)7 29(81%)

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

/Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Shamrock Rovers

Drogheda United

Shots

Shamrock Rovers

Total shots

14.44 avg / game

Blocked

52 total

Avg. 3.47

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.31 avg / game

Blocked

50 total

Avg. 3.13

Shamrock Rovers Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

18925

Avg. 526 / game

Accurate

99%

Ball possession

60%

Total passes

8991

Avg. 250 / game

Accurate

56%

Ball possession

36%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Shamrock Rovers

Played games

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.39

4.86

175

Corners

162

4.50

19.97

719

Throw-ins

793

22.03

2.31

Offsides

1.25

2.14

GK saves

117

3.25

Shamrock Rovers

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.22

1.94

0.06

0.06

10.39

374

Fouls

373

10.36

10.75

387

Tackles

468

13.00

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 31 August 2025 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.

Explore More Ireland Premier Division Predictions

Find every upcoming Ireland Premier Division fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less