Drogheda vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips (31 May)

Although results have picked up a bit recently, the fact that Drogheda have recorded just two victories in their previous 11 top-flight home fixtures, losing on five occasions, goes a long way towards explaining why they find themselves locked in a difficult battle. As for title-chasing Shamrock Rovers, they have triumphed four times in five trips at this level of late.

If recent Drogheda home games are anything to go by, then it would come as a surprise to see more than three successful strikes in this contest, as 16 of their last 19 matches at the Drogheda stadium have produced under 3.5 goals. This has also been the case in 13 of the most recent 16 games involving Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division, so all the signs point one way.

Over the course of their last 19 home games in the Premier Division, while Drogheda have been involved in no fewer than 13 contests in which they have both scored and conceded during the same 89 minutes. This has also been the case in five of the previous six Shamrock Rovers away matches at this level, so all the signs point towards a difficult evening for keepers.