Shelbourne vs Drogheda United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 April

Shelbourne

W D L D W

5th place in Ireland Premier Division

3-4

24/04/2026 14:45

Drogheda United

D L L W D

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Shelbourne vs Drogheda United on 24 April 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Shelbourne vs Drogheda United preview before placing your bet.

Shelbourne are currently 5th with 34 points after 25 matches.
Drogheda United sit 8th with 27 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Shelbourne to win with probability 53%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Shelbourne and Drogheda United have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, 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

14:45

2026-04-24

Shelbourne vs Drogheda United - Prediction & Odds

Shelbourne

Drogheda United

2026-04-24 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 24/04/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	51	26	15	6	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	44	26	12	8	6	41	22	19
03 Bohemians	44	26	12	8	6	41	28	13
04 Dundalk	37	26	9	10	7	40	38	2
05 Shelbourne	34	25	8	10	7	35	36	-1
06 Derry City	30	26	6	12	8	33	32	1
07 Galway United	29	25	7	8	10	33	40	-7
08 Drogheda United	27	26	6	9	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	25	26	5	10	11	34	47	-13
10 Sligo Rovers	22	26	5	7	14	23	43	-20

Head To Head

27/02/2026 15:45

Drogheda United

1 - 2

Shelbourne

IRE PR

22/09/2025 14:45

Drogheda United

2 - 1

Shelbourne

IRE PR

19/05/2025 14:45

Shelbourne

0 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

18/04/2025 14:45

Drogheda United

2 - 2

Shelbourne

IRE PR

07/03/2025 15:45

Shelbourne

0 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

07/02/2025 15:45

Shelbourne

2 - 0

Drogheda United

RIS CUP

Shelbourne

33%

Draw

33%

Drogheda United

33%

Shelbourne Last 6 matches

17/04/2026 14:45

Shelbourne 1 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

14/04/2026 14:45

Dundalk 3 - 1 Shelbourne Leinster S C

06/04/2026 12:00

Shamrock Rovers 3 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

03/04/2026 14:45

Shelbourne 2 - 3 Dundalk IRE PR

21/03/2026 15:45

Sligo Rovers 0 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

16/03/2026 15:45

Shelbourne 0 - 0 Bohemians IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

20/04/2026 14:45

Bray Wanderers 1 - 1 Drogheda United Leinster S C

17/04/2026 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

06/04/2026 12:00

Drogheda United 2 - 3 Galway United IRE PR

03/04/2026 14:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Bohemians IRE PR

20/03/2026 15:45

Derry City 2 - 2 Drogheda United IRE PR

16/03/2026 15:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

Win

Draw

67%

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

218

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

161

Avg. per game

0.58

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 276 matches

YesNo

153 (55%)123 (45%)

In last 276 matches

NoYes

130 (51%)126 (49%)

Shelbourne

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Shelbourne

Drogheda United

Shots

Shelbourne

Total shots

11.19 avg / game

Blocked

299 total

Avg. 3.83

Drogheda United

Total shots

10.35 avg / game

Blocked

232 total

Avg. 2.97

Shelbourne Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

56182

Avg. 449 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

31979

Avg. 278 / game

Accurate

57%

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Shelbourne

276

Played games

Drogheda United

256

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.27

4.14

1143

Corners

1082

4.23

5.49

1515

Throw-ins

1554

6.07

1.09

302

Offsides

225

0.88

1.70

468

GK saves

608

2.38

Shelbourne

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.08

575

490

1.91

0.08

0.10

6.76

1866

Fouls

1572

6.14

5.08

1403

Tackles

1436

5.61

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Shelbourne vs Drogheda United on 24 April 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.

Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Form Analysis

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