Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Prediction and Betting Tip- Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Shelbourne vs Drogheda United Preview

Damien Duff’s Shelbourne host Drogheda United in the Irish Premier Division on Monday 19th May.

Shelbourne have had one big problem so far, seven draws in 16 games. Despite having one of the better defences in the league, their attack has problems finding the net too. They have found the net in one game of their last four, sitting sixth in the league.

Drogheda reside in fifth, also managing seven draws. If they could turn some of those draws into wins, they would be towards the top of the table, as they have only lost three times.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about both sides ahead of kick-off.

How to Watch Shelbourne vs Drogheda

Shelbourne host Drogheda United at Tolka Park on Monday 19th May.

TV Channel

You will be able to watch this match on Monday evening on League of Ireland TV.

• Date: Monday 19, May
• Kick-off: 19:45 BST
• Channel: League of Ireland TV

Key Statistics

• Both sides have drawn the most of any other team in the league with seven

• They also both boast the joint third best defensive record- conceding just 17 in the opening 16 matches

• Talk about Shelbourne’s attack not firing- they have missed 19/29 (66%) of their big chances this campaign

• Fair Play: after the last round of fixtures, Drogheda are the only team remaining to have not had a player receive their marching orders

Shelbourne Preview, Form and Standout Players

Shelbourne Predicted Lineup (3-4-3): Kearns; Ledwidge, Bone, Gannon; Caffrey, Lunney, Mcinroy, Norris; Wood, Odubeko, Martin.

Damien Duff himself will be able to return to the touchline after receiving too many yellow cards which saw him watch from their stands in their 1-0 defeat to Bohemian. They will also be without captain Mark Coyle and Alistair Cooke through both receiving red cards in the last match.

Shelbourne have lost three of their last five games- against Bohemian, Waterford and Derry- all without scoring. They also drew 2-2 with league leaders Shamrock Rovers and defeated St Patrick’s in their last home match 2-1.

Ademipo Odubeko will have eyes on him being Shelbourne’s top scorer, however, Evan Caffrey the right wing-back has also had a good start to the season, registering three goals and three assists.

Drogheda Preview, Form and Standout Players

Drogheda Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Dennison; Bolger, Keeley, Ahui; Kane, Brennan, Farrell, Lambe; James-Taylor, Oluwa; Davis.

Shane Farrell is expected to start following his return from suspension after accumulating too many yellow cards.

Drogheda have not had an excellent last few matches either. They lost two away matches to Galway and Shamrock, drew two against Derry and Sligo in score draws. Their one victory came against Cork City in a 3-2 scoreline which saw captain Brennan convert a 96th minute penalty.

Drogheda were unlucky not to win against Derry in their last game, conceding in the final moments, so they need to try to keep their defence solid against Shelbourne, who take the most shots per game on average and hold the most average possession in the league.

Head-to-head Comparison

Their past 10 matches against each other have been very even, with both sides taking three wins each, with the other four being drawn. All games below are league fixtures unless stated otherwise.

Recent Meetings:

• Drogheda 2-2 Shelbourne, April 18, 2025

• Shelbourne 0-1 Drogheda, March 7, 2025

• FAI Presidents Cup- Shelbourne 2-0 Drogheda, February 7, 2025

• Leinster Senior Cup- Shelbourne 0-3 Drogheda, January 14, 2025

• Shelbourne 2-1 Drogheda, October 25, 2024

Betting Tip for Shelbourne vs Drogheda

Four of their past five matches against each other have been with Shelbourne being the home side. In this time both teams have won twice, so this could be a tight game. However, Drogheda might struggle to keep Shelbourne out, and if the hosts are able to convert their chances, they can definitely win this game.

Therefore, our team of betting professionals have gone for Shelbourne to Win as the best value tip for this match. With odds of 10/11 on QuinnBet, a £10 stake could land a return of up to £19.10.

(Odds Subject to Change)

Final Prediction

Shelbourne 2-1 Drogheda