Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United: match statistics
Shamrock Rovers vs Drogheda United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Shamrock Rovers played Drogheda United in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 8 October 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Shamrock Rovers: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Drogheda United: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Shamrock Rovers scores 1.58 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Drogheda United scores 1.19 and concedes 1.59. League average: 2.77 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Shamrock Rovers 55%, Drogheda United 59%. Over 2.5: Shamrock Rovers 45%, Drogheda United 53%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Shamrock Rovers has higher xG: 1.59 vs 1.20. Shamrock Rovers: 13.8 shots per match, Drogheda United: 10.8.
Match halves
Shamrock Rovers: half-time lead 45%, second-half goals 0.77. Drogheda United: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.66.
Goals by minute
Shamrock Rovers: 31-45+ (12 goals). Drogheda United: 61-75 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 7 previous H2H matches were available: 5-2-0. Average goals 2.43, BTTS 57%.
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 defence 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’ defence, 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 statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Shamrock Rovers is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Shamrock Rovers · 1.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.58 goals / match - Shamrock Rovers · 1.19 goals / match - Drogheda United
Shamrock Rovers is 59% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Shamrock Rovers · 1.59 goals / match - Drogheda United
Shamrock Rovers scores in 81% of matches (25 of 31 matches), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 28% (9 of 32 matches).
Drogheda United scores in 75% of matches (24 of 32 matches), while Shamrock Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 35% (11 of 31 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Shamrock Rovers
Over / Under - Drogheda United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Shamrock Rovers · 1.06 pts / match - Drogheda United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shamrock Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 45% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Shamrock Rovers
Drogheda United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (7): Shamrock Rovers 5 - 2 - 0 Drogheda United. Average goals 2.43, both teams scored in 57% matches.
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.