Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.77 – our chance 61% vs 56% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultShelbourne to win ✗48% · @1.92
Double chanceEither team to win ✗75% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.77
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.99
Drogheda United vs Shelbourne: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Drogheda United welcome Shelbourne to Weavers Park for a Premier Division fixture on Friday 19 June (19:45 WAT). In the table, Drogheda United are 9th, in the drop zone, on 40 points after 36 matches; Shelbourne are 4th (among the top four) with 49.
Current form
Drogheda United, last 5: LDDLW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to St Patrick's Athl., away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Shelbourne, last 5: WDDWD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Shamrock Rovers, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Shelbourne, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for Drogheda United.
Head to head
When they last met (24 Apr 2026) it ended Shelbourne 3–4 Drogheda United. The last 2 head-to-heads: Drogheda United 1 win, Shelbourne 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 5.0 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Drogheda United 1.3 xG, Shelbourne 1.6 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Drogheda United 26%, draw 25%, Shelbourne 48%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.77.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @1.77 – the bookmaker implies 56%, our ratings say 61%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Drogheda United 1–1 Shelbourne. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Drogheda United26%fair 3.78 · @3.80
Draw25%fair 3.95 · @3.50
Shelbourne48%fair 2.07 · @1.92
2.82Expected goals
1.27Drogheda United xG
1.55Shelbourne xG
61%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–17%
0–27%
From our goals model: Drogheda United 1.3 – 1.6 Shelbourne expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
On our numbers Drogheda United have a 26% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Shelbourne 48%.
How many goals will there be in Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
Our predicted score is Drogheda United 1–1 Shelbourne, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
Drogheda United vs Shelbourne (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 19 June 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Weavers Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
