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Drogheda United St Patrick's Athletic betting prediction


Betting suggestion:

The most likely scenario for this match is that there will be few goals. As well as expecting a balanced encounter, both teams have shown a cohesive defence, allowing their opponents to create few chances. It should be noted that the "Under 2.5 Goals" market has won 62 per cent of Drogheda's games played indoors.
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Preview
Drogheda and St Pat's face at Hunky Dorys Park, in a match for the 28th round of the Premier Division. In the last head‑to‑head for this edition of the league, played on 21‑04‑2025, these teams have tied (0‑0). At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history indicates total balance between these two teams, since there is a record of 3 draws and 1 win for each team in the last 5 matches. Sure enough, the last time these teams met at this stadium was on 21‑04‑2025, in a match for the Premier Division, they tied (0‑0). In this match the home advantage may play an important role, since St Pat's presents significant differences between home and away performances.

Analysis Drogheda

The home team is currently in the 4th position of the league, with 42 points won, after 10 wins, 12 draws and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Bohemians, by (0‑1). In the last match, they tied in a home match against Waterford United, by (0‑0). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 8 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with 14 goals scored and 16 conceded; against 7 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 24 goals scored and 12 conceded. They come to this match after a away win against Derry City by (0‑3), after a penalty shootout. For the league, Drogheda won 19 points out of 30 possible points, after 5 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in the last 10 home matches. The most recurrent result at half‑time in their home league matches was the 1‑0 (5 out of 13 matches). Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 27 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 6 times, but have turned the score around in 2. In the last 13 home matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 7 of their 17 goals between minutes (31'‑45').

Drogheda go into this match on the back of a penalty shoot-out win over Derry City in the Irish Cup. In their last league outing, the locals drew 0-0 against Waterford. Usually lining up in a 5-3-2 formation, the home side rely on an attacking duo of Thomas Oluwa and Josh Thomas, with the right flank often their favourite avenue of progression. The speed and depth of centre-back Owen Lambe are key components in the offensive build-up. Out for this game are Paul Doyle and Elicha Ahui, both injured.

Confirmed Lineup: Luke Dennison, Conor Keeley, Owen Lambe, Conor Kane, James Bolger, Andrew Quinn, Darragh Markey, Ryan Brennan, Joshua Thomas, Warren Davis.
Coach: T. Clancy.

Analysis St Pat's

The away team is currently in the 6th position of the league, with 38 points won, after 10 wins, 8 draws and 9 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in an away match against Waterford United, by (0‑2). In the last match, they won in a home match against Sligo Rovers, by (3‑0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 losses in away matches, with 15 goals scored and 19 conceded; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 25 goals scored and 12 conceded. In their last match, for the FAI Cup, they got a home win against Shelbourne by (2‑0). In the last 10 away league matches St Pat's has a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses, so they have won 11 points out of 30 possible. In 27 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 9 times and have only turned the score around in 1. In the last 13 away matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 4 of their 11 goals between minutes (16'‑30').

St Patricks go into this match on the back of a 2-0 win at Shelbourne in an Irish Cup tie. In their last league outing, the visitors beat Sligo 3-0. The away side usually line up in a traditional 4-3-3 formation, with Simon Power, Mason Melia and Jake Mulraney the three men up front. The visiting club's organiser of the game is midfielder Chris Forrester, an expert at seeing the game out and setting up passes on the break. Aidan Keena, Romal Palmer and Zach Elbouzedi are all out injured.

Confirmed Lineup: Joseph Anang, Ryan McLaughlin, Luke Turner, Joseph Redmond, Barry Baggley, Jason McClelland, Simon Power, Brandon Kavanagh, Christopher Forrester, Kian Leavy, Mason Melia.
Coach: J. Daly.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Drogheda vs St Pat's match, on 22 August 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Nigeria, goes to: Under 2,5 goals ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The Drogheda vs St Pat's on 22 August 2025 will be played at Drogheda, Hunky Dorys Park.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy Nigeria, for the Drogheda St Pat's match, on the "match odds" market, was a draw at with 100% of the tips.

 

Premier Division - 2025

  • 83% 150 / 180 Games

  • Home team wins 42%
  • Draws 30%
  • Away team wins 28%
  • Over 1.5 70.67%
  • Over 2.5 46.67%
  • Over 3.5 22%
  • Goals 370
  • Goals /match 2.47
  • Goals /match home 1.4
  • Goals /match away 1.07
  • Both teams score 52.67%
  • Goals after 80' 16.76%
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