Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United: match statistics
Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shamrock Rovers played against Drogheda United in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on October 8, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Shamrock Rovers has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Drogheda United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Shamrock Rovers scores 1.58 goals per game and allows 1.00. Drogheda United scores 1.19 and allows 1.59. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Shamrock Rovers's games and 59% of Drogheda United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 53%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shamrock Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.20 per game. Shamrock Rovers takes 13.8 shots per game, while Drogheda United takes 10.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Shamrock Rovers leads at halftime in 45% of its games and scores 0.77 goals per game after halftime. Drogheda United leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.66 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shamrock Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). For Drogheda United, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 5 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.43 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Shamrock Rovers have won 73% of their home matches, while Drogheda United have lost 50% of their away fixtures, clearly favouring the hosts. At home, Rovers score an average of 1.87 goals and concede 0.87, while the visitors score 1.25 and concede 1.88 goals on the road. The hosts also hold the edge in chance quality: their average xG is 1.65 compared with Drogheda’s 1.08, while Drogheda allow opponents chances worth 1.80 xG away from home. Recent results nevertheless call for caution: Shamrock have won just 1 of their last 5 matches and conceded 8 goals in that run, while Drogheda have won 2 of their last 5 and also conceded 8. Despite this, the hosts’ significantly stronger home record and the visitors’ weaker away defense make a Shamrock win the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS has landed in 75% of Drogheda United’s matches and 44% of Shamrock Rovers’ games, so the season data offer a moderate lean towards both teams scoring. Over the last 5 matches, those figures were 80% and 40%, respectively, while both teams conceded an average of 1.6 goals, increasing the chances of each side finding the net. Shamrock Rovers could exploit the visitors’ defense, which concedes an average of 1.88 goals per match and allows opponents an xG of 1.80. Drogheda score an average of 1.25 goals, with an xG of 1.08, although the hosts’ 44% clean-sheet rate is a significant argument against BTTS - Yes. Therefore, the pick is BTTS - Yes, but the edge is not substantial.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal is for Over 1.5 goals: this line has been cleared in 69% of Shamrock Rovers’ matches and 88% of Drogheda United’s. The visitors concede an average of 1.88 goals per match, while their opponents generate an average of 1.80 xG against them, increasing the hosts’ chances of scoring. Drogheda could also get on the scoresheet, as Shamrock concede an average of 1.31 goals and have conceded 1.6 per match across their last 5 games. The projected total is 2.80 goals, but the gap between the teams’ Over 2.5 goals rates — 38% versus 69% — makes the 1.5 line a clearer value pick.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest single scenario is Shamrock Rovers leading at the break and maintaining that advantage until full time: the hosts were ahead at half-time in 44% of matches, while Drogheda were trailing at that point in 56%. Rovers average 0.81 goals before half-time, compared with just 0.25 for the visitors, supporting the case for an early home lead. Across the full match, Shamrock’s advantage is backed by an xG of 1.32 versus Drogheda’s 1.08, as well as an average of 1.88 goals conceded by the visitors compared with 1.31 by the hosts. However, this is not a strong pick: Rovers have not led at the break in any of their last five matches, while Drogheda have led twice. In addition, the visitors average 1.00 goals after half-time compared with 0.31 for the hosts, so the 1/1 scenario has only a slight edge over the alternatives.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Shamrock Rovers | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Shamrock Rovers is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.2 pts / game - Drogheda United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Shamrock Rovers is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1.58 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.19 goals / game - Drogheda United
Shamrock Rovers is 59% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.59 goals / game - Drogheda United
Shamrock Rovers scores in 81% of games (25 of 31 games), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 28% (9 of 32 games).
Drogheda United scores in 75% of games (24 of 32 games), while Shamrock Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 35% (11 of 31 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Shamrock Rovers
Over / Under - Drogheda United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Shamrock Rovers is 52% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.61 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.06 pts / game - Drogheda United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shamrock Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Shamrock Rovers
Drogheda United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Shamrock Rovers | Liga | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.58 | 2.77 | • 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 55% | 60% | • 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 25% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 74% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 77% | • 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Shamrock Rovers's perspective: 5 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Drogheda United. Games average 2.43 goals, and both teams scored in 57% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United?
The Premier Division match finished Shamrock Rovers 3:1 Drogheda United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Shamrock Rovers won 5, Drogheda United won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.43 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United?
Shamrock Rovers score 1.58 goals per game on average and Drogheda United 1.19. The Premier Division average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Shamrock Rovers's matches and 59% of Drogheda United's.
What form are Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United in?
Over the last 5 games Shamrock Rovers have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Drogheda United 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United?
The statistical background for Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.