St. Patricks Athletic vs Drogheda United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 12 May

St. Patricks Athletic

L W W W L

3rd place in Ireland Premier Division

3 - 0

12/05/2023 14:45

Drogheda United

W L D L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for St. Patricks Athletic vs Drogheda United on 12 May 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full St. Patricks Athletic vs Drogheda United preview before placing your bet.

St. Patricks Athletic are currently 3rd with 62 points after 36 matches.
Drogheda United sit 7th with 41 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history favors St. Patricks Athletic, 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

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 12/05/2023

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

Head To Head

10/04/2023 14:45

Drogheda United

1 - 3

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

09/09/2022 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 2

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

01/07/2022 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

3 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

06/05/2022 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 4

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

01/04/2022 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

1 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

01/10/2021 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 1

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

St. Patricks Athletic

83%

Draw

17%

Drogheda United

St. Patricks Athletic Last 6 matches

05/05/2023 14:45

Cork City 2 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

01/05/2023 10:00

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

28/04/2023 14:45

Derry City 2 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

21/04/2023 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 2 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

14/04/2023 14:45

Bohemians 2 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

10/04/2023 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

05/05/2023 14:45

Drogheda United 0 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

01/05/2023 11:59

Drogheda United 1 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

28/04/2023 14:45

Dundalk 3 - 2 Drogheda United IRE PR

21/04/2023 14:45

Drogheda United 0 - 2 Bohemians IRE PR

15/04/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

10/04/2023 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

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

St. Patricks Athletic

284

Drogheda United

256

Goals

Scored

256

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

165

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 284 matches

YesNo

164 (58%)120 (42%)

In last 284 matches

NoYes

130 (51%)126 (49%)

St. Patricks Athletic

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)12 33(73%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

St. Patricks Athletic

Drogheda United

Shots

St. Patricks Athletic

Total shots

12.38 avg / game

Blocked

364 total

Avg. 4.28

Drogheda United

Total shots

10.35 avg / game

Blocked

232 total

Avg. 2.97

St. Patricks Athletic Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

46177

Avg. 402 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

31979

Avg. 278 / game

Accurate

57%

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

OTHERS

St. Patricks Athletic

284

Played games

Drogheda United

256

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

108

Clean sheets

0.27

4.99

1417

Corners

1082

4.23

5.41

1536

Throw-ins

1554

6.07

1.00

284

Offsides

225

0.88

2.11

600

GK saves

608

2.38

St. Patricks Athletic

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.74

495

490

1.91

0.08

0.10

6.13

1740

Fouls

1572

6.14

4.71

1339

Tackles

1436

5.61

NEXT MATCHES

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IRE

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How We Build the St. Patricks Athletic vs Drogheda United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for St. Patricks Athletic vs Drogheda United on 12 May 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.

St. Patricks Athletic vs Drogheda United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess St. Patricks Athletic'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 St. Patricks Athletic and Drogheda United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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