Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Sep 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Drogheda United vs Shelbourne

Drogheda United host Shelbourne in this League of Ireland fixture at Sullivan and Lambe Park, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Tuesday 23 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Get With Drogs to Battle Hard

Drogheda +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Shelbourne the desired outcome at betting odds of 1.83.

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Goalless Draw in Last H2H

Drogheda United played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Showgrounds against Sligo Rovers. The Drogs enjoyed just 38% possession and had three shots on target, with Paul Doyle being the goalscorer.

Shelbourne played Derry City away at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw. Joey O'Brien's side enjoyed 52% possession and had three shots on goal, while Ademipo Odubeko was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Drogheda haven’t lost to Shels in their past three matches, with the last encounter ending 0-0 at Tolka Park. The previous 10 H2H matches have featured six draws, three victories for Shels and just one for Drogheda.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Shelbourne	29	10	13	6	36	30	6	36:30	43
6	Drogheda United	30	10	13	7	32	29	3	32:29	43

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United have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.3 shots on goal and 6.6 attempts. Kevin Doherty's team have averaged 33.8% possession and 3.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.0 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 13.0 attempts and 6.2 corners.

Paul Doyle and five of his team-mates all top the scoring with 1 goals apiece. The leading assistor is Conor Keeley with 2.

Shels have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.4 goals from 8.4 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 53.7% possession, 4.5 corners in their favour and 3.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 7.9 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Harry Wood is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Ademipo Odubeko is on 3 and Alistair Coote on 2. Ademipo Odubeko and Harry Wood are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Luke Dennison (GK), James Bolger, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Owen Lambe, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Luke Heeney, Dare Kareem, Warren Davis, Kieran Cruise.

Shelbourne confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Wessel Speel (GK), Milan Mbeng, Patrick Barrett, Sam Bone, Sean Gannon, Jonathan Lunney, Jack Henry-Francis, Evan Caffrey, Harry Wood, Ademipo Odubeko, Sean Boyd.

Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Drogheda United vs Shelbourne tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction to a corners pick, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

When Drogheda line up for this League of Ireland game, we will back them at 1.83 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

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Key Drogheda United vs Shelbourne league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Drogheda in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Drogheda in 15 of their last 19 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shelbourne in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Drogheda in 3 consecutive games against Shelbourne.

Drogs +0.25 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 54.8% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Drogheda 1 - 0 Shelbourne

We’re taking a chance on Drogheda to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of 7.50 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Under 8.5 Corners

The 8.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in two consecutive Shelbourne away games, with three of the past five Drogheda matches having the same outcome. We think the teams might end up being short on this front, with odds of 2.10 on offer when it comes to this Total Corners selection.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Drogheda

Total

9.40 3.20 6.20

Home

9.80 4.20 5.60

Away

8.70 3.40 5.30

Shelbourne

Total

8.40 4.50 3.90

Home

10.10 6.10 4.00

Away

8.50 4.00 4.50

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Total Corners

Drogheda Corners

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Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Shels Have the Shortest Odds to Win

With a 47% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Shelbourne are favourites to come out on top in this League of Ireland clash and they’re available at 2.15 with the bookmakers. Drogheda United are regarded as the least likely winner at 3.25.

Shels and Drogheda can be backed at 1.57 and 2.25 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. If you’re expecting at least one team to keep a clean sheet, you might be interested in the 1.67 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Drogheda and Shels Have Played Out Three Straight Draws

Drogheda have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Shelbourne haven’t tasted defeat in six consecutive away matches. Joey O'Brien's side have managed six draws, two victories and two losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Drogheda drew 2-2 with Shels when the sides last met at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The past 7 H2H games at Sullivan and Lambe Park have seen four draws, two Shels victories and one Drogheda triumph.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Drogheda United Home Stats		4-4-2	1.80	1.00	0.80	3	7	4	6
Shelbourne Away Stats		2-6-2	2.40	1.20	1.20	3	7	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Drogheda vs Shels before you bet. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland along with the latest injury news.

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