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Drogheda United0Shamrock Rovers0

HT 0–0Fri 31 Jul 2026, 19:00 Predictions graded

Predictions3–633%

Edges1–325%

PossPossession 28%–72%ShotsShots 10–10On targetOn target 4–2CornersCorners 2–7

Quick Take

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Context last updated 27 Jul 2026, 17:55 · Europe/Bucharest

Shamrock Rovers are heavily favored to beat Drogheda United, with a 65% win probability offering value at 1.73 odds.

The half-time/full-time market on Shamrock Rovers/Shamrock Rovers at 2.63 and over 2.5 goals at 1.91 also present edges, but avoid the handicap and first-half goals markets due to poor value and Drogheda's resilience at home.

Context

Lost 2-0 to Bohemians, 2-0 to Derry City, 2-0 to St Patrick's Athletic, and drew 2-2 with Sligo Rovers in their last five league outings.
- Conceded 2+ goals in three of those four losses, with a 4-0 FAI Cup win over non-league Lucan United the only positive result.
Won 4-1 at home in May 2026, 2-1 at home in August 2025, and 2-1 away in June 2025.
- The 0-0 draw in March 2026 at Drogheda is the only recent league meeting where Rovers failed to win.
Drogheda have trailed at half-time in 9 of their last 10 league matches.
- Shamrock Rovers have scored a first-half goal in 4 of their last 5 league matches.

BetBugs edges

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Positive edges · 4

BetBugs probabilities

How likely BetBugs thought each outcome was.

Result1 of 3 landed

Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Shamrock Rovers' superior league position, dominant H2H record, and Drogheda's poor recent form make an away win highly likely.
- Shamrock Rovers are top of the table with 50 points from 25 games, while Drogheda United are 8th with 26 points.
- Shamrock Rovers have won 6 of the last 7 league H2H meetings, including a 4-1 home win in May 2026.
- Drogheda United have lost 4 of their last 5 league matches, conceding 2+ goals in 3 of those.
- Shamrock Rovers average 1.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game; Drogheda concede 1.7 per game.
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostShamrock RoversEstimated chance65%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Given Shamrock Rovers' historical dominance and Drogheda's struggles, the double chance covers the away win and the plausible draw, as seen in the last visit.
- Shamrock Rovers are unbeaten in the last 7 league H2H meetings (6 wins, 1 draw).
- Drogheda United have only 3 home wins in 12 this season, with 5 draws.
- Shamrock Rovers have lost only 4 of 13 away games this season.
- The most recent meeting at Drogheda ended 0-0 in March 2026.
BetBugs · Double ChancewonDraw or Shamrock RoversEstimated chance85%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
The stark contrast in half-time performance, with Drogheda frequently trailing and Shamrock Rovers often leading, points to an away lead at the break.
- Shamrock Rovers lead at half-time in 53% of matches this season.
- Drogheda United trail at half-time in 60% of matches this season.
- In the last H2H meeting, Shamrock Rovers led 2-0 at half-time.
- Drogheda have conceded a first-half goal in 9 of their last 10 league matches.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostShamrock RoversEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Shamrock Rovers' tendency to start strong and maintain leads, especially against weaker opposition, supports a half-time/full-time double.
- Shamrock Rovers lead at half-time in 53% of matches and win 60% overall.
- Drogheda United trail at half-time in 60% of matches and lose 44% overall.
- In the last H2H meeting, Shamrock Rovers led at half-time and won.
- Shamrock Rovers have won 6 of 13 away games this season.
BetBugs · Ht Ft Doublenot gradableShamrock Rovers / Shamrock RoversEstimated chance45%

Goals0 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams' recent matches and the high-scoring H2H trend suggest a strong likelihood of at least 3 goals, despite the 0-0 outlier in March.
- Drogheda United's last 5 league matches have seen 3+ goals in 3 of them.
- Shamrock Rovers' last 5 league matches have seen 3+ goals in 3 of them.
- The last H2H meeting produced 5 goals (4-1 to Shamrock Rovers).
- Drogheda concede 1.7 goals per game overall, Shamrock Rovers score 1.7 per game.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderlostOver 2.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Drogheda's ability to find the net at home, combined with Shamrock Rovers' occasional defensive lapses, makes both teams scoring a reasonable outcome.
- Drogheda United have scored in 4 of their last 5 league matches.
- Shamrock Rovers have conceded in 3 of their last 5 league matches.
- In the last 5 H2H meetings, both teams scored in 3 of them.
- Drogheda average 1.5 goals scored per game, Shamrock Rovers concede 1.1 per game.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorelostYesEstimated chance55%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Drogheda's consistent first-half defensive frailties and Shamrock Rovers' strong first-half scoring record make a first-half goal highly probable.
- Drogheda United have conceded a first-half goal in 9 of their last 10 league matches.
- Shamrock Rovers have scored a first-half goal in 4 of their last 5 league matches.
- Drogheda's first-half goals conceded average is 1.0 per game.
- Shamrock Rovers lead at half-time in 53% of matches this season.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalslostOver 0.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance75%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams tend to be involved in open second halves, and Drogheda's defensive record suggests the game could open up further after half-time.
- Drogheda United's last 5 league matches have seen 2+ second-half goals in 4 of them.
- Shamrock Rovers' last 5 league matches have seen 2+ second-half goals in 3 of them.
- The last H2H meeting had 3 second-half goals.
- Drogheda concede 1.7 goals per game overall, with many coming after the break.
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalflostOver 1.5Estimated chance60%

Match stats2 of 2 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
The combined corner averages and recent match data suggest a moderate chance of exceeding 8.5 corners, though consistency is lacking.
- Drogheda United average 4.6 corners per game, Shamrock Rovers average 4.2.
- In the last H2H meeting, total corners were 9 (6 for Shamrock Rovers, 3 for Drogheda).
- Drogheda's recent matches have seen corner counts of 9, 15, 8, 7, and 12.
- Shamrock Rovers' recent league matches have seen corner counts of 4, 8, 7, 6, and 9.
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderwonOver 8.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
The combined averages and occasional spikes in card counts suggest a slight edge for over 3.5 cards, though the H2H history is low.
- Drogheda United average 2.0 yellow cards per game, Shamrock Rovers average 1.9.
- In the last H2H meeting, total cards were 2 (1 each).
- Drogheda's recent matches have seen card counts of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
- Shamrock Rovers' recent matches have seen card counts of 3, 2, 2, 4, and 2.
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderwonOver 3.5Estimated chance55%

Markets to Avoid

High-risk markets where price or context leaves too little cushion.

Pre-match flagged 5 avoid-market areas; caution remains warranted in high-variance spots.

Head-to-Head

0W · 2D · 3W

L4-1Shamrock RoversvDrogheda UnitedMay 4, 2026PRE

D0-0Drogheda UnitedvShamrock RoversMar 16, 2026PRE

D1-1Drogheda UnitedvShamrock RoversSep 12, 2025FAI

L2-1Shamrock RoversvDrogheda UnitedAug 31, 2025PRE

L1-2Drogheda UnitedvShamrock RoversJun 16, 2025PRE

Shamrock Rovers unbeaten in 5 meetings2.6 goals/game avg

League Table

Premier Division 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
8	Drogheda United	25	6	8	11	31-43	26	DWLLD
1	Shamrock Rovers Promotion - Champions League (Qualification)	25	15	5	5	40-22	50	WWDWL

24pt gap between teamsShamrock Rovers leads the league

Recent Form

Drogheda United

D2-2Sligo RoversJul 25PRE

W4-0Lucan UnitedJul 17FAI

W2-1DundalkJul 10PRE

L0-2BohemiansJul 3PRE

L0-2Derry CityJun 26PRE

D2-2ShelbourneJun 19PRE

L0-2St Patrick's Athl.Jun 12PRE

D3-3WaterfordMay 29PRE

D1-1DundalkMay 22PRE

L1-2WaterfordMay 18PRE

L1-2BohemiansMay 15PRE

W1-0Derry CityMay 8PRE

L1-4Shamrock RoversMay 4PRE

W1-0Sligo RoversMay 1PRE

W4-3ShelbourneApr 24PRE

Shamrock Rovers

L0-2Ararat-ArmeniaJul 21UEF

W5-1FlorianaJul 14UEF

L0-2FlorianaJul 7UEF

W2-1Sligo RoversJul 3PRE

W1-0HibernianJun 30FRI

W3-1Galway UnitedJun 26PRE

D1-1Derry CityJun 22PRE

W2-0WaterfordJun 19PRE

L1-2ShelbourneJun 12PRE

W1-0St Patrick's Athl.May 29PRE

W2-1BohemiansMay 25PRE

L1-2Sligo RoversMay 22PRE

L0-1DundalkMay 15PRE

W3-1Galway UnitedMay 8PRE

W4-1Drogheda UnitedMay 4PRE

Squad & Injuries

Drogheda United

26 available

Attackers7

Midfielders8

Defenders8

Goalkeeper3

Shamrock Rovers

35 available

Attackers10

Midfielders12

Defenders10

Goalkeeper3

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers at half-time / Shamrock Rovers at full-time

Over 2.5

Draw or Shamrock Rovers

Over 0.5

Result1 of 3 landed

Goals0 of 4 landed

Match stats2 of 2 landed

Markets to Avoid

Shamrock Rovers

Yes

Head-to-Head

League Table

Recent Form

Drogheda United

Shamrock Rovers

Squad & Injuries

Drogheda United

Shamrock Rovers