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

Betiball's prediction for Shelbourne vs Drogheda United on 24 April 2026 (kick-off: 18:45) 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 vs Drogheda United: Starting Lineups Time : 24/04/2026 18:45

Shelbourne
3 - 4
Finished
Drogheda United
89' event Ali Coote
88' event Ali Coote / Evan Caffrey
88' event Sean Gannon / Sam Bone
85' event Maill Lundgren
80' event Harry Wood
73' event Kerr McInroy / Jack Henry-Francis
72' event Maill Lundgren / William Jarvis
61' event Rodrigo Freitas / John Martin
41' event Paddy Barrett
33' event Sean Boyd
19' event Sean Boyd
event 90+3' Kieran Cruise / Brandon Kavanagh
event 85' Conor Keeley
event 74' James Bolger
event 71' Thomas Oluwa
event 66' Davis Warren
event 62' Davis Warren
event 58' Mark Doyle / Dare Kareem
event 51' Edwin Agbaje
event 46' James Bolger / Andrew Quinn
event 35' Shane Farrell / Jago Godden
event 15' Jago Godden
89' event Ali Coote
event 90+3' Kieran Cruise / Brandon Kavanagh
88' event Ali Coote / Evan Caffrey
event 85' Conor Keeley
88' event Sean Gannon / Sam Bone
event 74' James Bolger
85' event Maill Lundgren
event 71' Thomas Oluwa
80' event Harry Wood
event 66' Davis Warren
73' event Kerr McInroy / Jack Henry-Francis
event 62' Davis Warren
72' event Maill Lundgren / William Jarvis
event 58' Mark Doyle / Dare Kareem
61' event Rodrigo Freitas / John Martin
event 51' Edwin Agbaje
41' event Paddy Barrett
event 46' James Bolger / Andrew Quinn
33' event Sean Boyd
event 35' Shane Farrell / Jago Godden
19' event Sean Boyd
event 15' Jago Godden
Shelbourne Shelbourne
Substitutions
#20 Rodrigo Freitas
#28 Maill Lundgren
#23 Kerr McInroy
#2 Sean Gannon
#14 Ali Coote
#31 Conor Walsh
#55 James Roche
#5 Ellis Chapman
#22 Sean Moore
Shelbourne Shelbourne Drogheda United Drogheda United
17Shots10
7Shots on Goal5
13Fouls9
6Corner Kick4
8Free kick13
4Offside1
3Yellow card3
1Aerial1
1Save4
6Successful Tackles6
2Interceptions5
44Long pass23
2Assist2
5Successful center4
7Shots off goal1
3Blocked4
6Tackle6
8Dribbles4
20Throw-in18
363Passes272
90Attacks64
34Dangerous attacks21
4Corner Kicks(HT)1
2BigChances3
1BigChancesMissed1
9ShotsInsideBox7
8ShotsOutsideBox3
49DuelsWon57
1.97ExpectedGoals1.22
1.18xGNonPenalty1.22
2.42xGOT2.45
21Touches In Opposition Box16
15AccurateCrosses15
27GroundDuelsWon28
22AerialDuelsWon29
22Clearances33
Drogheda United Drogheda United
Substitutions
#17 Shane Farrell
#18 James Bolger
#14 Mark Doyle
#31 Kieran Cruise
#1 Luke Dennison
#29 Jamie Brennan
#32 Daniel Mare
#26 Michael Cardo
#30 Cian OConnor
Commentary
90+3' Drogheda United — substitution: Kieran Cruise / Brandon Kavanagh
89' Ali Coote - Shelbourne receive a yellow card
88' Shelbourne — substitution: Ali Coote / Evan Caffrey
88' Shelbourne — substitution: Sean Gannon / Sam Bone
85' Maill Lundgren - Shelbourne receive a yellow card
85' Goal! Conor Keeley - Drogheda United
80' Penalty scored! Harry Wood - Shelbourne
74' James Bolger - Drogheda United receive a yellow card
73' Shelbourne — substitution: Kerr McInroy / Jack Henry-Francis
72' Shelbourne — substitution: Maill Lundgren / William Jarvis
71' Thomas Oluwa - Drogheda United receive a yellow card
66' Goal! Davis Warren - Drogheda United
62' Goal! Davis Warren - Drogheda United
61' Shelbourne — substitution: Rodrigo Freitas / John Martin
58' Drogheda United — substitution: Mark Doyle / Dare Kareem
51' Goal! Edwin Agbaje - Drogheda United
46' Drogheda United — substitution: James Bolger / Andrew Quinn
41' Goal! Paddy Barrett - Shelbourne
35' Drogheda United — substitution: Shane Farrell / Jago Godden
33' Sean Boyd - Shelbourne receive a yellow card
19' Goal! Sean Boyd - Shelbourne
15' Jago Godden - Drogheda United receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Shelbourne and Drogheda United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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