Drogheda vs Shamrock Rovers prediction and betting tips - May 31, 2024
One of the matches of the 18th round of the Irish Premier Division will be played on Friday evening at Weavers Park, where the local team, Drogheda, will host Shamrock Rovers. Here is a prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Drogheda
The "Drogs" had a dreadful start in the current Premier Division campaign and are now fighting to retain their top-flight status. In 17 matches, Drogheda has garnered a mere 15 points, with three victories and eight defeats. They are four points adrift of the safety zone.
In the last round, Drogheda played an away match against Waterford. During the match, the "Drogs" led by two goals, but they astonishingly lost 2-4. This defeat marked the second consecutive loss for Kevin Doherty's men and their third in the last five rounds, with only one victory in this span.
Shamrock Rovers
The "Hoops" had a strong start and were considered title contenders a few rounds ago. However, Shamrock Rovers have suffered three defeats in their last five matches, significantly deteriorating their league position. They are now nine points behind the leaders, Shelbourne.
Notably, Stephen Bradley's team faced Shelbourne at home in the previous round and lost 0-2. Currently, Shamrock Rovers are in third place in the standings after 19 matches, with 28 points.
Interesting facts and Head-to-head history
- At the end of April, Shamrock Rovers thrashed their opponents at home with a 4-0 scoreline.
- Shamrock Rovers have won the last two matches against Drogheda with an aggregate score of 9-0.
- In the last three encounters in this fixture, the bet "Both teams to score" has never come through.
Drogheda vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction
The visitors are justifiably considered favorites for this match. The odds for a Shamrock Rovers victory are around 1.55. On the other hand, Drogheda has not lost at home to the "Hoops" in four consecutive matches. An optimal bet here would be "Total under 3.0" with odds of 1.65.
