Shelbourne vs Drogheda United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 February

Shelbourne

D L W D W

4th place in Ireland Premier Division

0 - 0

17/02/2023 15:45

Drogheda United

W L D L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Shelbourne vs Drogheda United on 17 February 2023 (kick-off: 15:45) 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 4th with 60 points after 36 matches.
Drogheda United sit 7th with 41 points from 36 matches.

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 17/02/2023

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

Shelbourne Last 6 matches

30/07/2026 23:00

Nomme JK Kalju 2 - 1 Shelbourne UEFA Conference League

24/07/2026 01:45

Shelbourne 5 - 2 Nomme JK Kalju UEFA Conference League

18/07/2026 01:45

Kerry FC 2 - 2 Shelbourne Ireland FAI Cup

08/07/2026 00:00

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Celtic FC International Club Friendly

04/07/2026 02:00

Shelbourne 2 - 1 Dundalk Ireland Premier Division

28/06/2026 01:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Shelbourne Ireland Premier Division

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

01/08/2026 02:00

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Shamrock Rovers Ireland Premier Division

26/07/2026 01:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Drogheda United Ireland Premier Division

18/07/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 4 - 0 Lucan United Ireland FAI Cup

11/07/2026 01:45

Dundalk 1 - 2 Drogheda United Ireland Premier Division

04/07/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 0 - 2 Bohemians Ireland Premier Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Drogheda United Ireland Premier Division

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

218

Avg. per game

0.79

Conceded

160

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

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 275 matches

YesNo

153 (56%)122 (44%)

In last 275 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

11.18 avg / game

Blocked

291 total

Avg. 3.78

Drogheda United

Total shots

10.35 avg / game

Blocked

232 total

Avg. 2.97

Shelbourne Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

55736

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

275

Played games

Drogheda United

256

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.27

4.13

1137

Corners

1082

4.23

5.41

1489

Throw-ins

1554

6.07

1.09

300

Offsides

225

0.88

1.69

464

GK saves

608

2.38

Shelbourne

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.08

573

490

1.91

0.08

0.10

6.75

1857

Fouls

1572

6.14

5.08

1396

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 17 February 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.

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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