Drogheda vs Shamrock Rovers prediction 16.06.2025 | Premier Division
Drogheda United FC
Kick off:
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Shamrock Rovers
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4.75
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3.50
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1.80
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- Competition: Premier Division
- Date: Monday, 16th June, 2025
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: Weavers Park (Drogheda)
Drogheda struggled in the past four seasons, finishing between seventh and ninth place and coming close to being relegated on a couple of occasions. Still, last season, they managed to secure the FAI Cup title and continued with a good performance this year in the league. They are sitting in third place with 31 points from 20 matches. Yet, it seems they are slowing down after winning one game and will have a difficult job of stopping that negative momentum against the hottest team in the league.
Shamrock Rovers won four consecutive titles between 2020 and 2023 but fell short to Shelbourne last year. Before the start of this season, the Rovers had a strong Conference League appearance, reaching the 1/16 Finals. After being knocked out, they had a slow start in the league but quickly bounced back, and as the season progresses, they are only looking better. Currently, after 20 rounds, they are in the top spot with 39 points, six points ahead of the second-placed Bohemians, but with a game played more.
Drogheda vs Shamrock Rovers pick: Shamrock Rovers to win
Drogheda are in poor form, having won once in the last six matches. Yes, most of those games (four) were draws, but in most of those matches, they were outplayed by the opponents. The record could easily be a lot worse.
On the other hand, Shamrock Rovers won six of the last seven matches. The only match they failed to win was against Galway (0:0), where they had 72% ball possession and a lot more goal attempts. So, just with a little luck, we would speak about a six-game winning streak.
In the last h2h game in May, Shamrock Rovers absolutely hammered Drogheda, winning 3:0 and even missing the penalty. Moreover, Shamrock Rovers won six of the previous seven h2h games. Considering the previous h2h games and the difference in form, we believe that the hosts are much closer to winning the upcoming game.
Drogheda United FC vs Shamrock Rovers Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Shamrock Rovers
3 : 0
Drogheda United FC
Premier Division
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Drogheda United FC
0 : 1
Shamrock Rovers
Premier Division
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Shamrock Rovers
1 : 1
Drogheda United FC
Premier Division
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Drogheda United FC
0 : 2
Shamrock Rovers
Premier Division
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Shamrock Rovers
4 : 0
Drogheda United FC
Premier Division
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Shamrock Rovers
5 : 0
Drogheda United FC
Premier Division
Drogheda team news
Elisha Ahui served his one-game suspension in the previous game against St. Patrick's and will be available. The 21-year-old full-back was injured for the first part of the season but started in the last five games before the suspension and was one of their best players during that period. We expect him back in the starting lineup.
Joshua Thomas and Paul Doyle, who missed the previous games with injuries, should remain sidelined.
Last matches of Drogheda United FC
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St. Patrick`s Athletic
0 : 0
Drogheda United FC
Premier Division
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Waterford
2 : 2
Drogheda United FC
Premier Division
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Drogheda United FC
1 : 0
Bohemian FC
Premier Division
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Drogheda United FC
1 : 1
Derry City
Premier Division
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Shamrock Rovers
3 : 0
Drogheda United FC
Premier Division
Drogheda United FC lineup
Goalkeeper
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45
Luke Dennison
Defenders
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23
Owen Lambe
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4
Andrew Quinn
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3
Conor Kane
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22
Conor Keeley
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2
Elicha Ahui
Midfielders
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7
Darragh Markey
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21
Luke Heeney
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19
Ryan Brennan
Forwards
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24
Warren Davis
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10
Douglas James-Taylor
Shamrock Rovers team news
A starting right full-back, Adam Matthews, suffered an injury in the previous game against Shelbourne and had to leave the field after only six minutes. We do not expect him in this match. Also, Josh Honohan suffered a minor injury in the final moments of the game, right after scoring the winning goals (2:1). Still, he should be ready for the Drogheda match.
Meanwhile, Jack Byrne collected his fifth yellow card and will serve his one-game suspension.
Last matches of Shamrock Rovers
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Shelbourne
1 : 2
Shamrock Rovers
Premier Division
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Shamrock Rovers
0 : 0
Galway United
Premier Division
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Derry City
1 : 2
Shamrock Rovers
Premier Division
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Waterford
1 : 3
Shamrock Rovers
Premier Division
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Shamrock Rovers
3 : 0
Drogheda United FC
Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Edward McGinty
Defenders
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6
Dan Cleary
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4
Roberto Lopes
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5
Lee Grace
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2
Josh Honohan
Midfielders
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8
Aaron McEneff
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14
Daniel Mandroiu
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29
Matthew Healy
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7
Dylan Watts
Forwards
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21
Daniel Grant
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20
Rory Gaffney
4 Reasons why Shamrock Rovers should win
- Drogheda won once in the last six games
- Shamrock Rovers won six of the last seven games
- Shamrock Rovers won the 4previous h2h game 3:0
- Shamrock Rovers won six of the last seven h2h games
Main prediction Drogheda United FC - Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers to win
Best Odds:
1xBet
1.82
Additional predictions
Drogheda United FC & Shamrock Rovers current standing in Premier Division
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 35 - 17 | +18 | 39 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 19 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 23 - 19 | +4 | 33 |
| 3 | Drogheda United | 20 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 25 - 19 | +6 | 31 |
| 4 | St Patrick's | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 26 - 22 | +4 | 30 |
| 5 | Derry City | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 - 22 | +1 | 28 |
| 6 | Shelbourne | 20 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 23 - 22 | +1 | 27 |
| 7 | Galway United | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 22 - 22 | 0 | 25 |
| 8 | Waterford United | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 20 - 31 | -11 | 23 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 23 - 34 | -11 | 15 |
| 10 | Cork City | 19 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 21 - 33 | -12 | 13 |