Premier Division
Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
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Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 31/07 (Friday) at , 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Shamrock Rovers Win
Last updated on 28-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Shamrock Rovers the side to beat, with roughly 20% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premier Division odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Drogheda United Preview
Drogheda United reach this fixture 25 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Drogheda United stand:
In this competition
6 won, 8 drawn, 11 lost
1.04 points per game
31 scored, at 1.24 a game
43 conceded, at 1.72 a game
Drogheda United, season-wide
6 won, 8 drawn, 11 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mark Doyle, 9 goals
Most assists: Brandon Kavanagh, 5 assists
Recent results — Drogheda United
25/07/2026 14:45
10/07/2026 14:45
03/07/2026 14:45
26/06/2026 14:45
19/06/2026 14:45
Shamrock Rovers: how they are travelling
Shamrock Rovers come in 25 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Hoops have produced:
In this competition
15 won, 5 drawn, 5 lost
2 points per game
40 scored, at 1.6 a game
22 conceded, at 0.88 a game
Hoops, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Lee Grace, 1 goals
Most assists: Dylan Watts, 2 assists
Recent results — Hoops
28/07/2026 15:00
21/07/2026 12:00
14/07/2026 15:00
07/07/2026 13:30
03/07/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers have generally come out ahead of Drogheda United in their recent meetings.
From 37 match(es):
Shamrock Rovers: 24 win(s)
Drogheda United: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 9
That trend is worth factoring into the Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers prediction.
Form comparison Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
L
D
|
1.04 |
| Home |
L
D
D
D
W
|
1.17 |
| Away |
D
W
L
L
L
|
0.92 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 25% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.96 | 2.5 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.24 | 1.17 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.72 | 1.33 | 2.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 50% | 77% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 42% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 25% | 15% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.3 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.62 | 1.77 |
Away Team
Shamrock Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
L
|
2.42 |
| Away |
D
W
W
L
W
|
1.62 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 75% | 46% |
| Goals | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.83 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.75 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 58% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 42% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 0% | 23% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.62 | 1.61 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.17 | 1.18 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers
Match: Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 31/07/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Drogheda United vs Rovers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.44
League: 2.77
Both Teams to Score
52%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
68%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
44%
League: 52%
Cards
5.02
League: 4.47
Corners
9.25
League: 10.24
Home Team
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
L
D
|
1.04 |
| Home |
L
D
D
D
W
|
1.17 |
| Away |
D
W
L
L
L
|
0.92 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 25% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.96 | 2.5 | 3.38 |
| Scored | 1.24 | 1.17 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.72 | 1.33 | 2.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 50% | 77% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 42% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 25% | 15% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.3 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.62 | 1.77 |
Away Team
Shamrock Rovers
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
L
|
2.42 |
| Away |
D
W
W
L
W
|
1.62 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 75% | 46% |
| Goals | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 1.83 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.75 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 58% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 42% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 0% | 23% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.62 | 1.61 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.17 | 1.18 |
Corners
10.24 / Match
+21% Corners / Match
Drogheda United received +21% more corners than Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division
8.48 / Match
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Shelbourne
(4)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Bohemians
Cards
1.88 / Match
+21% Cards / Match
Shamrock Rovers received +21% more cards than Drogheda United in the Premier Division
2.28 / Match
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Dundalk
(1)
Bohemians
(1)
Derry City
(3)
Shelbourne
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Waterford
(4)(2)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
Galway United
(2)
Derry City
(1)
Waterford
(2)
Shelbourne
(4)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Bohemians
Goals Scored
1.24 / Match
+29%
Shamrock Rovers is +29% better in terms of goals scored
1.6 / Match
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Dundalk
(2)
Bohemians
(0)
Derry City
(0)
Shelbourne
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Waterford
(3)(2)
Sligo Rovers
(3)
Galway United
(1)
Derry City
(2)
Waterford
(1)
Shelbourne
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Bohemians
Goals Conceded
1.72 / Match
+49%
Drogheda United condeded +49% more goals than Shamrock Rovers
0.88 / Match
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Dundalk
(1)
Bohemians
(2)
Derry City
(2)
Shelbourne
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Waterford
(3)(1)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
Galway United
(1)
Derry City
(0)
Waterford
(2)
Shelbourne
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Bohemians
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
25 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 50 | 2 |
| 2 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40 | 21 | 19 | 43 | 1.72 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 40 | 27 | 13 | 43 | 1.72 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
25 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 39 | 37 | 2 | 36 | 1.44 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 34 | 1.42 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 32 | 31 | 1 | 29 | 1.16 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 32 | 39 | -7 | 27 | 1.17 |
| 8 |
Drogheda United
|
24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 29 | 41 | -12 | 25 | 1.04 |
| 9 |
Waterford
|
24 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 33 | 47 | -14 | 21 | 0.88 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
24 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 40 | -20 | 20 | 0.83 |
Odds
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