Drogheda United Shelbourne betting prediction

The home team faces Shelbourne, in a match for the 30 round, which had been delayed, after 10 wins, 13 draws and 7 losses in the league so far. For the league, Drogheda won 16 points out of 30 possible points, after 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 home matches. In their home league matches there are a few frequent results at half‑time: 0‑0 (5 out of 14 matches) and 1‑0 (5 out of 14 matches). Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. 9 of their last 14 matches for this competition have ended with Under 2,5 goals, so there is a tendency for few goals in their home matches. In 30 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 9 times and have only turned the score around in 2. In the last 14 home matches for this competition there are 2 periods that stand out: they have scored 7 of their 17 goals between minutes (31'‑45'); they have conceded 4 of their 11 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Drogheda go into this match on the back of a one-goal win over Sligo: the team's only goal was scored by Paul Doyle. The local side will line up in a 5-3-2 tactical system, favouring counter-attacks as their main attacking weapon. In attack, Josh Thomas and Warren Davis will be the main references. In midfield, Darragh Markey will be the brains of the team, in charge of organising the game and controlling the pace of the match. All the players are available for this match.