St Patrick's vs Drogheda United prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Premier Division Ireland
In the 20th round of the Irish Premier Division on June 12, 2026, St Patrick's will face Drogheda United. The hosts are aiming for as high a spot as possible and are determined to win here.
St Patrick's vs Drogheda United: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Dublin club fell a couple of points short of Bohemians last season and finished fifth. They started well this season, but have stumbled several times recently. In May, they only managed to beat Waterford, and lost again in the last round to Shamrock Rovers. Nevertheless, they are still holding onto third place.
Drogheda finished last season right next to their current opponent, collecting just one point less, 51. At the moment, they are balancing on the edge of the relegation zone. Taking into account the 3-3 draw with Waterford, the league's main outsider, Drogheda have 21 points and are eighth in the table.
The capital’s side averages 1.63 goals scored and concedes half as many at 0.89 per match. Doherty’s squad scores 1.32 per game but concedes 1.68.
Previous Meetings: St Patrick's vs Drogheda United
This encounter promises to be entertaining. We predict "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.82).
St Patrick's vs Drogheda United: Key Statistics and Trends
- St Patrick's has lost twice in their last three matches
- 42% of St Patrick's Athletic matches end with goals scored by both teams, with an average total of 2.53 goals per match
- Drogheda United has drawn their last two games
- 68% of Drogheda matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total is 3.0 goals per match
St Patrick's vs Drogheda United: Probable Starting Lineups
St Patrick's plays a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Anang - Turner, Grivosti, Redmond, Brown - Elbouzedi, Crowe-Bagley, Lennon, Leavy - Keena, Edmondson. Power is out injured.
Drogheda United use a 1-5-3-2 (possible lineup): Tally - Kane, Adegbadje, Quinn, Keeley, Bolger - Kavanagh, Farrell, Godden - Davis, Oluwaya. More absentees here: Bosakani, Brady, Lemb, and Keeley and Warren are doubtful.
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