Drogheda United
- Drogheda United are winless in their last five matches (D2, L3).
- The hosts sit 8th in the Premier Division 2026 with 21 points from 20 games, while Shelbourne are 5th on 29 from the same number of matches.
Shelbourne
- Shelbourne are unbeaten in their last five league matches (W3, D2).
- Shelbourne have won five, drawn three and lost one of their nine away Premier Division 2026 fixtures.
Key Players
Harry Wood has the same overall tally for the visitors but has three assists in the last five, so he is Shelbourne's talisman and can hurt his former club.
Betting Insights
- Shels to win at 1.9 is the main pick, but I am also taking Over 2.5 goals at 1.93 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.77.
- Drogheda score an average of 1.20 goals per game and concede 1.20 per game at home this season, but Shelbourne have scored 13 goals in nine away trips.
Prediction
Drogheda United are having a much better season than many predicted, but Joey O'Brien's Shelbourne FC have been soaring and should come out on top at Sullivan and Lambe Park this Friday.