Premier Division
Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl.
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
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Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl. Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl. carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 21/08 (Friday) at , 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl. prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl.
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 St Patrick's Athl. call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 19-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes St Patrick's Athl. the side to beat, with roughly 19% 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 27 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Drogheda United stand:
In this competition
6 won, 10 drawn, 11 lost
1.04 points per game
31 scored, at 1.15 a game
43 conceded, at 1.59 a game
Drogheda United, season-wide
6 won, 10 drawn, 11 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mark Doyle, 9 goals
Most assists: Brandon Kavanagh, 5 assists
Recent results — Drogheda United
07/08/2026 14:45
31/07/2026 15:00
25/07/2026 14:45
10/07/2026 14:45
03/07/2026 14:45
St Patrick's Athl.: how they are travelling
St Patrick's Athl. come in 27 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what St Patrick's Athl. have produced:
In this competition
13 won, 8 drawn, 6 lost
1.74 points per game
43 scored, at 1.59 a game
23 conceded, at 0.85 a game
St Patrick's Athl., season-wide
16 won, 9 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ryan Edmondson, 9 goals
Most assists: Aidan Keena, 3 assists
Recent results — St Patrick's Athl.
09/08/2026 12:00
02/08/2026 12:00
24/07/2026 15:00
10/07/2026 15:00
03/07/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours St Patrick's Athl.
St Patrick's Athl. have generally come out ahead of Drogheda United in their recent meetings.
From 36 match(es):
St Patrick's Athl.: 24 win(s)
Drogheda United: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 8
That trend is worth factoring into the Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl. prediction.
Form comparison Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl.
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
D
D
W
L
|
1.04 |
| Home |
D
L
D
D
D
|
1.15 |
| Away |
D
D
W
L
L
|
0.93 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 23% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.74 | 2.31 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.08 | 1.21 |
| Conceded | 1.59 | 1.23 | 1.93 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 46% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 46% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 31% | 21% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.29 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.59 | 1.77 |
Away Team
St Patrick's Athl.
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
D
|
1.74 |
| Home |
W
W
D
D
W
|
2.14 |
| Away |
W
W
D
L
L
|
1.31 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 64% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.44 | 2.64 | 2.23 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 2.07 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 0.85 | 0.57 | 1.15 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 43% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 43% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 21% | 46% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.92 | 2.18 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.17 | 1.26 |
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 St Patrick's Athl.
Match: Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl.
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 21/08/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Drogheda United vs St Patrick's Athl. that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.27
League: 2.72
Both Teams to Score
46%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
70%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
35%
League: 51%
Cards
4.08
League: 4.49
Corners
9.23
League: 10.3
Home Team
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
W
L
|
1.04 |
| Home |
D
L
D
D
D
|
1.15 |
| Away |
D
D
W
L
L
|
0.93 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 23% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.74 | 2.31 | 3.14 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.08 | 1.21 |
| Conceded | 1.59 | 1.23 | 1.93 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 46% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 46% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 31% | 21% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.29 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.59 | 1.77 |
Away Team
St Patrick's Athl.
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
D
|
1.74 |
| Home |
W
W
D
D
W
|
2.14 |
| Away |
W
W
D
L
L
|
1.31 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 64% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.44 | 2.64 | 2.23 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 2.07 | 1.08 |
| Conceded | 0.85 | 0.57 | 1.15 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 43% | 46% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 43% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 21% | 46% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.92 | 2.18 | 1.64 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.17 | 1.26 |
Corners
10.15 / Match
+5% Corners / Match
St Patrick's Athl. received +5% more corners than Drogheda United in the Premier Division
10.7 / Match
Galway United
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(9)
Dundalk
(5)
Bohemians
(8)
Derry City
(5)
Shelbourne
(2)(5)
Shelbourne
(3)
Derry City
(7)
Dundalk
(5)
Waterford
(8)
Galway United
(6)
Bohemians
(14)
Sligo Rovers
Cards
1.93 / Match
+14% Cards / Match
Drogheda United received +14% more cards than St Patrick's Athl. in the Premier Division
1.7 / Match
Galway United
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Dundalk
(1)
Bohemians
(1)
Derry City
(3)
Shelbourne
(1)(4)
Shelbourne
(3)
Derry City
(3)
Dundalk
(2)
Waterford
(0)
Galway United
(0)
Bohemians
(1)
Sligo Rovers
Goals Scored
1.15 / Match
+38%
St Patrick's Athl. is +38% better in terms of goals scored
1.59 / Match
Galway United
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Dundalk
(2)
Bohemians
(0)
Derry City
(0)
Shelbourne
(2)(2)
Shelbourne
(1)
Derry City
(1)
Dundalk
(1)
Waterford
(3)
Galway United
(0)
Bohemians
(2)
Sligo Rovers
Goals Conceded
1.59 / Match
+47%
Drogheda United condeded +47% more goals than St Patrick's Athl.
0.85 / Match
Galway United
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Dundalk
(1)
Bohemians
(2)
Derry City
(2)
Shelbourne
(2)(1)
Shelbourne
(1)
Derry City
(1)
Dundalk
(1)
Waterford
(0)
Galway United
(2)
Bohemians
(0)
Sligo Rovers
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 43 | 24 | 19 | 54 | 2 |
| 2 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 41 | 22 | 19 | 44 | 1.69 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 41 | 28 | 13 | 44 | 1.69 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 42 | 41 | 1 | 37 | 1.37 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
25 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 34 | 1.36 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
27 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 35 | 32 | 3 | 33 | 1.22 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 33 | 40 | -7 | 30 | 1.15 |
| 8 |
Drogheda United
|
27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 31 | 43 | -12 | 28 | 1.04 |
| 9 |
Waterford
|
26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 34 | 47 | -13 | 25 | 0.96 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 45 | -22 | 22 | 0.81 |
Odds
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