Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Live Stream, Predictions (Jul 31)

📊 Form Guide

Drogheda United

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Drogheda United prepare for this game following a 2-2 Premier Division stalemate versus Sligo Rovers.

For Drogheda United, goals were scored by Thomas Oluwa (11') and Shane Farrell (98'). Cian Kavanagh (24', 28') scored for Sligo Rovers.

It’s been all too rare in recent times that Drogheda United have kept a clean sheet. The facts show that Drogheda United have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 5 of their previous 6 clashes, shipping 9 goals in the process. That sort of pattern might not be sustained into this game, of course.

Looking at their past form shows that Drogheda United:

• haven't won against Shamrock Rovers in their previous 12 matches in the league.
• have not won at home in their last 4 league matches. Fans are getting restless.

Shamrock Rovers

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After being beaten in their last game against Ararat-Armenia in UCL Qualifiers action, Shamrock Rovers and their fans will hope to get a better result this time.

Lima (51') and Zidane Banjaqui (80') scored for Ararat-Armenia.

The numbers tell their own story, and Shamrock Rovers have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 games, conceding 8 goals in total. Defensively, Shamrock Rovers have been far from perfect.

Taking a look at their past results, Shamrock Rovers:

• remain undefeated by Drogheda United in away games against them for the last 8 league matches. Travelling fans must really look forward to this fixture.
• are unbeaten in their previous 2 away league matches.

↔️ Head to head

An examination of past results between these clubs stretching back to 09/05/2025 reveals that these fixtures have been disappointments for Drogheda United. They have not been able to get themselves any victories whatsoever whereas Shamrock Rovers have been the better of the two, beating them in 67 per cent of those matches played.

A combined sum of 16 goals were produced between them throughout the course of those matches, with 4 of them from The Drogs and 12 coming from The Hoops. That’s an average goals per game figure of 2.67.

The previous league meeting between the two was Premier Division match day 15 on 04/05/2026 when it ended Shamrock Rovers 4-1 Drogheda United.

That day, Shamrock Rovers had 72% possession and 12 shots on goal with 10 on target. The scorers were John McGovern (29', 58'), Matt Healy (35') and Maleace Asamoah (67').

Drogheda United got 10 attempts at goal with 2 of them on target. Mark Doyle (48') scored.

The referee was Aaron O'Dowd.

💭 Prediction

In our view, Drogheda United are capable enough to breach the defence of this Shamrock Rovers team, although one goal may not quite be enough to avoid defeat.

Therefore, we think that it’s going to be a narrow 1-2 victory for Shamrock Rovers when the full-time whistle blows. Expecting it to be very competitive.

Lucas Pereira, 05:03 27/07/2026