Drogheda United vs Shelbourne Prediction

Premier Division · Fri 27 Feb 2026
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1 - 2
Full time · HT 1 - 0
Shelbourne
Kick-offFri 27 Feb, 20:45
Our tip1 @ 3.40 ✗
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSNo ✗
Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away

Head to head

Drogheda United 5 · Draws 9 · Shelbourne 11 (25 meetings, last 10 below)

14 Sep 26Shelbourne1 - 2Drogheda UnitedPremier Division
19 Jun 26Drogheda United2 - 2ShelbournePremier Division
24 Apr 26Shelbourne3 - 4Drogheda UnitedPremier Division
27 Feb 26Drogheda United1 - 2ShelbournePremier Division
22 Sep 25Drogheda United2 - 1ShelbournePremier Division
19 May 25Shelbourne0 - 0Drogheda UnitedPremier Division
18 Apr 25Drogheda United2 - 2ShelbournePremier Division
07 Mar 25Shelbourne0 - 1Drogheda UnitedPremier Division
07 Feb 25Shelbourne2 - 0Drogheda UnitedFAI President's Cup
25 Oct 24Shelbourne2 - 1Drogheda UnitedPremier Division

Full head to head: Drogheda United vs Shelbourne →

Our prediction

Drogheda United to win

@ 3.40
Double chance
12  •  Drogheda United or Shelbourne
@ 1.30
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.65
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips in Premier Divisionlast 30 days
7/1937%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 27%Under 2.5: 73%
Expected goals
1.21Drogheda United
1.80Total
0.59Shelbourne

Possible correct scores

0 – 1 Shelbourne win 13% @ 5.00
1 – 1 Draw 12% @ 5.25
1 – 0 Drogheda United win 10% @ 6.50 Our pick
0 – 0 Draw 10% @ 6.50
0 – 2 Shelbourne win 8% @ 8.00

Final score: 1 – 2 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Drogheda United46%
Draw19%
Shelbourne35%

Odds (1X2)

13.40
X3.05
22.22

Drogheda United vs Shelbourne preview and result

Drogheda United and Shelbourne met in the Premier Division on Friday 27 February 2026 at 20:45 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 2, 1 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Drogheda United a 46% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Shelbourne 35%. Our pick was Drogheda United to win with 55% confidence at odds of 3.40. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Drogheda United or Shelbourne) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.30.

Goals: we expect about 1.8 goals (1.2 for Drogheda United, 0.6 for Shelbourne). The chance of three or more goals is 27%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (85% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

In their last 10 meetings, Drogheda United won 5, Shelbourne won 11 and 9 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?

Our pre-match prediction is Drogheda United to win (55% confidence) at odds of 3.40. Win chances: Drogheda United 46%, draw 19%, Shelbourne 35%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?

We expect about 1.8 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 27%).

What time is Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?

Drogheda United vs Shelbourne (Premier Division) was played on Friday 27 February 2026 at 20:45 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?

The double chance 12 (Drogheda United or Shelbourne) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.30. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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