Our Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Prediction: 1-1
Drogheda United vs Shelbourne in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday February 27, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Drogheda United vs Shelbourne prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Drogheda United's Last Match – Dundalk vs Drogheda United
Drogheda United will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division stalemate against Dundalk on February 20. In that match, Drogheda United controlled 40% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dundalk | 60% | 0 (3) | 0.8 | 31 |
 Drogheda United | 40% | 0 (4) | 1.14 | 37 |
Shelbourne's Last Match – Shelbourne vs Galway United
Determined to get back to winning ways, Shelbourne must win after their 1-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division draw against Galway United on February 20. In that match, Shelbourne recorded 69% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shelbourne | 69% | 0 (4) | 1.78 | 68 |
 Galway United | 31% | 0 (2) | 0.46 | 32 |
Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Stats
Key Stats
| Drogheda United | Shelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 1.44 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Drogheda United are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Shelbourne average 1.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Drogheda United 14-9
Shelbourne 10-14
What are the odds for this match?
Drogheda United to win: @3.1
Draw: @3.1
Shelbourne to win: @2.2
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