Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United prediction and betting tips on April 29, 2024
The postponed match of the 3rd round of the Irish Championship will be played on Monday evening in Dublin, where the local Shamrock Rovers will host Drogheda at Tallaght Stadium. Here's the prediction for this match from the DailySports experts.
Shamrock Rovers
The "Hoops" are having a rather commendable season and are deservedly fighting for the championship title. Currently, Shamrock Rovers occupy the third position in the league table after playing 12 matches, accumulating 20 points. They trail the league leader, Shelbourne, by five points, with Stefan Bradley's team having a match in hand. In their last match, Shamrock Rovers hosted Galway United and failed to secure a victory, ending the game in a 1-1 draw. The "Hoops" conceded the opening goal in this match but managed to equalize just six minutes before the end of regular time. This draw marked the second consecutive one for Shamrock Rovers, who remain unbeaten in four matches.
Drogheda United
The "Drogs" have different objectives in this season, aiming to secure their place in the elite division. After 11 matches played, Drogheda United have accumulated only 11 points, sitting just two points above the relegation zone. In their recent league match, Kevin Doherty's side hosted Sligo Rovers at home. Despite conceding a goal as early as the 7th minute, the "Drogs" not only managed to equalize but also came close to snatching a late victory. This win halted Drogheda's winless streak in the Premier Division, which had stretched to seven matches.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the previous season, Shamrock Rovers demolished their opponents at home with a scoreline of 5-0.
- Last year's victory ended Shamrock Rovers' winless streak against this opponent, which had lasted for seven matches.
- In their own backyard, Shamrock Rovers have recorded seven victories in 10 matches, suffering defeat only once.
Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United Prediction
Shamrock Rovers are clearly the favorites in this match, with bookmakers offering odds no higher than 1.32 for their victory. Despite Drogheda's recent resilience, especially in their last few matches, it seems prudent to opt for "Shamrock Rovers not to lose + Under 3.5 total goals" with odds of 1.68.
