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Shamrock Rovers FC vs Drogheda United FC: prediction, stats and odds

Republic of Ireland - Premier Division · Matchweek 33

Thursday, 8 October 2026

Referee: to be announced

Shamrock Rovers FC

#2 · 17W 8D 6L

L D D L W

16:00

Starts in 3d

Drogheda United FC

#9 · 8W 10D 14L

L L W W L

Overview

What the numbers say about this match.

Shamrock Rovers FC vs Drogheda United FC is a Premier Division match on Thursday, 8 October 2026, kicking off at 16:00 (America/Sao_Paulo). Bookmaker odds make Shamrock Rovers FC the favourite with a 66% implied chance to win, against 12% for Drogheda United FC and 22% for a draw. Over 2.5 goals is expected in 58% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 68%. Recent form: Shamrock Rovers FC L D D L W, Drogheda United FC L L W W L.

  • Shamrock Rovers FC averages 2.4 points per game at home, Drogheda United FC 1 away.
  • Shamrock Rovers FC scores 50% more goals per match than Drogheda United FC in these venues.
  • Shamrock Rovers FC concedes 54% fewer goals per match than Drogheda United FC in these venues.
  • Over 2.5 goals is expected in 58% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 68%.
  • Expect about 8.5 corner kicks in this match.

Data from FootyStats. Updated

Recent form

Last five completed matches before this one.

Team comparison

How both teams have performed this season.

Shamrock Rovers FC Drogheda United FC
Points per game
2.4 1
Win %
73% 25%
Goals scored / match
1.87 1.25
Goals conceded / match
0.87 1.88
Total goals / match
2.74 3.13
Both teams scored (BTTS) %
60% 75%

Goals and BTTS

How often matches of each team finish above a number of goals.

Shamrock Rovers FC Drogheda United FC
Over 0.5 goals
93% 94%
Over 1.5 goals
73% 88%
Over 2.5 goals
47% 69%
Over 3.5 goals
33% 31%
Over 4.5 goals
27% 19%
BTTS
60% 75%

First and second half

Who starts and who finishes stronger.

Shamrock Rovers FC Drogheda United FC
First half points per game
2.2 0.56
Leading at half time %
67% 6%
Drawing at half time %
20% 38%
Trailing at half time %
13% 56%
Goals scored in 1st half / match
1.07 0.25
Goals scored in 2nd half / match
0.8 1

Corners

Corner kicks per match.

Shamrock Rovers FC Drogheda United FC
Corners won / match
4.6 3.94
Corners conceded / match
4.73 7.06
Total corners in their matches
9.33 11
Over 6.5 corners
93% 94%
Over 7.5 corners
73% 94%
Over 8.5 corners
47% 75%

Cards

Bookings per match.

Shamrock Rovers FC Drogheda United FC
Cards / match
1.87 1.5
Over 2.5 cards
80% 69%
Over 3.5 cards
60% 50%
Over 4.5 cards
47% 25%
Over 5.5 cards
33% 13%
Over 6.5 cards
20% 0%

Shots and possession

How teams create chances.

Shamrock Rovers FC Drogheda United FC
Shots / match
14.4 9.81
Shots on target / match
5.87 3.13
Shots off target / match
8.53 6.69
Shot conversion rate
13% 13%
Shots per goal scored
7.71 7.85
Average possession
62% 39%

Offsides and fouls

Shamrock Rovers FC Drogheda United FC
Offsides / match
1.5 1.13
Over 0.5 offsides
86% 81%
Over 1.5 offsides
43% 13%
Over 2.5 offsides
14% 13%
Fouls / match
11.4 10.38

Goals by minute

When each team scores and concedes this season.

Scored Conceded

Shamrock Rovers FC

0-10'
5
3
11-20'
3
4
21-30'
5
5
31-40'
6
5
41-50'
7
2
51-60'
4
2
61-70'
2
3
71-80'
8
3
81-90'
9
4

Drogheda United FC

0-10'
6
3
11-20'
3
6
21-30'
2
8
31-40'
5
5
41-50'
2
5
51-60'
5
5
61-70'
7
10
71-80'
2
2
81-90'
6
7

Odds

Bookmaker prices next to the chance the statistics give.

MarketOddsChance
Shamrock Rovers FC to win 1.42
66%
Draw 4.30
22%
Drogheda United FC to win 7.50
12%
Over 2.5 goals 1.72
58%

Players

Players with the most minutes this season, by position.

Shamrock Rovers FC

Goalkeeper

Edward McGinty 2790' 0 G 0 A

Defender

Tummise Sobowale 2341' 1 G 3 A
Lee Grace 1878' 0 G 0 A
Roberto Lopes 1484' 3 G 1 A
Cory O'Sullivan 1332' 0 G 2 A

Midfielder

Matt Healy 2517' 2 G 1 A
Jack Byrne 2080' 2 G 4 A
Adam Brennan 1610' 3 G 4 A
Dylan Watts 1208' 5 G 4 A

Forward

Graham Burke 1598' 8 G 2 A
Michael Noonan 1550' 7 G 0 A

Cards per 90 minutes

Maleace Asamoah0.86
Enda Stevens0.48
John O'Sullivan0.46
Roberto Lopes0.42
Adam Matthews0.32
Matt Healy0.29

Drogheda United FC

Goalkeeper

Luke Dennison 1933' 0 G 0 A

Defender

Edwin Agbaje 2743' 2 G 2 A
Conor Kane 2724' 0 G 1 A
Conor Keeley 2630' 2 G 1 A
Andrew Quinn 1831' 1 G 1 A

Midfielder

Brandon Kavanagh 2392' 3 G 6 A
Ryan Brennan 1501' 2 G 1 A
Ethan O'Brien 1268' 0 G 1 A
Jago Godden 1207' 2 G 1 A

Forward

Thomas Oluwya 2255' 4 G 1 A
Mark Doyle 2138' 9 G 0 A

Cards per 90 minutes

Shane Farrell0.57
Ryan Brennan0.48
Leo Burney0.37
Jago Godden0.37
Alfie Bates0.33
Kieran Cruise0.24

League table

Both teams are highlighted.

# Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 St Patricks Athletic FC 32 17 8 7 52 25 27 59
2 Shamrock Rovers FC 31 17 8 6 49 31 18 59
3 Bohemian FC 31 16 8 7 55 37 18 56
4 Derry City FC 32 9 14 9 45 42 3 41
5 Dundalk FC 32 10 11 11 49 53 -4 41
6 Shelbourne FC 32 9 13 10 42 45 -3 40
7 Galway United FC 32 9 11 12 42 48 -6 38
8 Waterford FC 32 7 13 12 44 54 -10 34
9 Drogheda United FC 32 8 10 14 38 51 -13 34
10 Sligo Rovers FC 32 5 8 19 24 54 -30 23

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this match.

When does Shamrock Rovers FC vs Drogheda United FC kick off?

Shamrock Rovers FC vs Drogheda United FC is a Premier Division match on Thursday, 8 October 2026, kicking off at 16:00 (America/Sao_Paulo).

Who is favoured to win Shamrock Rovers FC vs Drogheda United FC?

Bookmaker odds make Shamrock Rovers FC the favourite with a 66% implied chance to win, against 12% for Drogheda United FC and 22% for a draw.

How many goals are expected in Shamrock Rovers FC vs Drogheda United FC?

Over 2.5 goals has a 58% chance. Matches of these teams average 2.93 goals.

Will both teams score in Shamrock Rovers FC vs Drogheda United FC?

Both teams to score has a 68% chance.

How many corners and cards are expected in Shamrock Rovers FC vs Drogheda United FC?

About 8.5 corner kicks are expected. About 3.4 cards are expected.

What is the recent form of Shamrock Rovers FC and Drogheda United FC?

Shamrock Rovers FC: L D D L W. Drogheda United FC: L L W W L.

Glossary

What these terms mean.

BTTS
Both teams to score: each team scores at least one goal.
Clean sheet
A match where the team does not concede a goal.
Failed to score
A match where the team does not score a goal.
xG
Expected goals: the quality of the chances a team creates.
xGA
Expected goals against: the quality of the chances a team allows.
Points per game
Average points per match: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw.
Home / Away
The home team's results at home against the visitor's results away. "Overall" uses all matches.
Over 2.5 goals
Three or more goals in the match.