Drogheda United vs Shelbourneprediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 19, 2026
Premier Division Ireland
In the 21st round of the Irish Premier Division on June 19, 2026, Drogheda United will face Shelbourne. Both sides are hoping to achieve success here.
Drogheda United vs Shelbourne: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Drogheda finished sixth last season with 51 points. This time, their start has been even worse, though they are still above the relegation zone. They closed out the spring with a pair of draws. In June, against St. Patrick's, they suffered a 0-2 defeat.
The Dublin team unexpectedly ended Shamrock Rovers' dominance in 2024 to become champions. However, they slipped to third place in the following campaign. Currently, they are just trying to maintain their position in the upper part of the table. Notably, they defeated Shamrock Rovers, the reigning champions and leaders, in the last round.
Doherty's side scores 1.25 goals per game but allows their opponents to score significantly more, conceding 1.7 per match. The former champions are currently netting 1.45 goals per game and conceding 1.35.
Previous Matches: Drogheda United vs Shelbourne
Drogheda have won half of the last six head-to-head encounters, losing only once.
The visitors are in excellent form and are unlikely to slow down now. We predict they will manage another victory in this round (odds – 1.92).
Drogheda United vs Shelbourne: Key Statistics and Trends
- Drogheda United have drawn twice in their last three matches
- 65% of Drogheda's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.95
- Shelbourne are unbeaten in eight consecutive matches
- 75% of Shelbourne's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.8
Drogheda United vs Shelbourne: Probable Starting Lineups
Drogheda United's likely formation is 1-4-2-3-1 (probable lineup): Talley - Kane, Quinn, Keeley, Agbadje - Brennan, Godden - Oluwaya, Kavanagh, Davis - Karim
Shelbourne's likely formation is 1-3-5-2 (probable lineup): Spell - Ledwidge, Barrett, Bowan - Jarvis, Boyd, Lanny, Henry-Francis, Caffrey - Wood, Martin
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