Drogheda United vs Shelbourne: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Mon, 22 Sep '25)

This upcoming clash in the Premier Division will be held on Monday, 22nd September '25 local time. The encounter features Drogheda United against Shelbourne, poised in a fierce match given their recent face-offs.

Analyzing their direct confrontations over the past three matches, Drogheda United and Shelbourne have not managed to secure a win over each other, leading to two draws, including their most recent meeting, which concluded in a draw on Friday, 12th September '25.

As they enter this matchup, Drogheda United comes off a narrow 1-1 loss to Shamrock Rovers, which may impact their momentum. Conversely, Shelbourne secured a 1-0 victory against Galway United, likely boosting their confidence. In the current league standings, Shelbourne holds the higher ground in fourth position, while Drogheda United sits two spots lower in sixth place.

Key players to watch: Shelbourne must focus on neutralizing Drogheda’s W. Davis, who heads their scoring chart with 7 goals this season. On the flip side, E. Caffrey, Shelbourne's leading playmaker with five assists, needs close attention from Drogheda.

Top player ratings this season for Drogheda United include: Conor Keeley with a 7.52 rating, Luke Dennison at 7.14, and Shane Farrell clocking in at 7.

For Shelbourne: Harry Wood stands at 7.23, Evan Caffrey matches 7.14, and Kerr Mcinroy closely follows with a score of 7.13.

Possession stats reveal divergent playing styles; Drogheda United averages 33.66% possession compared to Shelbourne's 58.11%. For corners, Drogheda United maintains an average of 4.07 per match, marginally trailing behind Shelbourne, who average 4.96 corners.

Discipline measurements show Drogheda United accumulated 59 yellow and 1 red card with 2 penalty goals conceded, whereas Shelbourne's records indicate 71 yellow, 1 red card, and the same number of penalties conceded.

Current form and streaks are pivotal in making sound predictions. With these statistics in mind, Shelbourne appears to have a slight edge over Drogheda United. Based on previous outcomes and current standings, Shelbourne is expected to emerge victorious.