Drogheda United and Shelbourne face each other on Friday 06.19.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Irish Premier League 2026 match. The game will take place at Drogheda United's home ground, the Hunky Dorys Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Drogheda United and Shelbourne Football Club, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne
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Drogheda United preview
Drogheda United heads into the match with the following record in the Irish Premier League: in 20 matches, Drogheda United secured 5 victories, 6 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.05 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Drogheda United's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
Drogheda United has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 25 goals, of which 25 were scored in the Irish Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.25 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Mark Doyle, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Brandon Kavanagh has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Drogheda United has conceded 34 goals in the Irish Premier League (an average of 1.7 per game) and 34 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.7 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Shelbourne preview
Shelbourne comes into the game with 20 matches played so far in the Irish Premier League. They have secured 7 victories, 8 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.45 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 11 draws, and 12 losses.
Shelbourne Football Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 39 goals during this period. Of that total, 29 were netted in the Irish Premier League, with an average of 1.45 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.15.
The Reds's offensive system is led by Harry Wood, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Harry Wood. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 1.35 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 44 goals in 34 matches, averaging 1.29 per match.
Head to head: Drogheda United vs Shelbourne
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D L L |
0.4 |
| Home | D D W W L |
1.6 |
| Away | L L L L W |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 30% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.95 | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Conceded | 1.7 | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 50% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 50% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 20% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 50% | 30% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.23 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.58 | 1.83 |
Shelbourne
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D W W |
2.2 |
| Home | W D W D L |
1.6 |
| Away | D W D W L |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 18% | 56% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 3.09 | 2.44 |
| Scored | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.44 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 1.64 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 82% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 18% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 18% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 45% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.71 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 |
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