Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United prediction

Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United face each other on Thursday 10.08.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Irish Premier League 2026 match. The game will take place at Shamrock Rovers's home ground, the Tallaght Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Hoops and Drogheda United, 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.

Shamrock Rovers preview

Shamrock Rovers heads into the match with the following record in the Irish Premier League: in 31 matches, Hoops secured 17 victories, 8 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.9 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Rovers's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 24 victories so far.

Shamrock Rovers has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 78 goals, of which 49 were scored in the Irish Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.58 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Graham Burke, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Dylan Watts has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, Shamrock Rovers has conceded 31 goals in the Irish Premier League (an average of 1 per game) and 60 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.18 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Drogheda United preview

Drogheda United comes into the game with 32 matches played so far in the Irish Premier League. They have secured 8 victories, 10 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 1.06 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 10 draws, and 14 losses.

Drogheda United's attack has been highly effective, scoring 38 goals during this period. Of that total, 38 were netted in the Irish Premier League, with an average of 1.19 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.19.

Drogheda United's offensive system is led by Mark Doyle, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Brandon Kavanagh. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 51 goals with an average of 1.59 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 51 goals in 32 matches, averaging 1.59 per match.

Head to head: Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Shamrock Rovers

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Points & Results

• 1.90
  PPG
  1.06
• 55%
  Wins
  25%
• 48%
  First to Score
  31%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.58
  Scored/game
  1.19
• 1
  Conceded/game
  1.59
• 1.59
  xG
  1.20
• 1.21
  xGA
  1.69

Trends

• 55%
  Both Score
  59%
• 35%
  Clean Sheet
  28%
• 19%
  Failed to Score
  25%

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