Shamrock Rovers FC vs Drogheda United Best odds and tips

Shamrock Rovers FC have been the dominant force in this fixture over the past few years and will be expected to extend their supremacy over Drogheda United on Friday. Stephen Bradley’s men are 2nd in the Premier Division 2025 table with 23 points from 14 games, while the visitors are top of the pile on 24. Rovers are favourites to win this one at 1.57, but Drogheda are not far off at 7.4 and the odds for a draw at 3.8 suggest the bookies are expecting a tight contest. The Hoops have been in mixed form of late with one win, three draws and a defeat in their last five Premier Division games, but they have a good record against the Drogs and will be confident of getting the job done. The Hoops boss has instilled a clear style and discipline into this squad since taking over in November 2016 and they are a team that likes to dominate possession and play in a structured way. They rarely break their shape, even at home, and this is a good fixture for them as Drogheda are a more fluid side that thrive on rapid, coordinated sequences, especially on the break.

Kevin Doherty has done a brilliant job at Drogheda United since taking over in December 2021 and has moulded a cohesive unit that are currently sitting top of the table. The Drogs have been solid on the road in 2025, with three wins, three draws and one defeat from seven away fixtures. They have failed to win their last two away from home, however, taking just one point, but they should have enough about them to avoid defeat at Tallaght Stadium on Friday. Drogheda have averaged 1.29 goals per game on their travels this term, scoring nine in total, and they have some dangerous players in their ranks. Warren Davis is their danger man and top scorer with six goals in 14 league appearances, while Adam Foley is a good provider of goals and assists from wide areas. Darragh Markey is a driving force in midfield, orchestrating Drogheda’s attacking transitions with energy and precision.

Rovers are a solid team with Jack Byrne pulling the strings in midfield and Aaron Greene their main man up front with three goals in 13 Premier Division appearances. Rory Gaffney is another key player for Bradley as he provides the link-up play and goals from deep. The Hoops have scored 13 goals in seven home games this season and have enough quality to get the better of Drogheda in what should be a closely-fought affair. The league table is very tight and the Drogs are winless in their last four away matches at Shamrock Rovers’ ground, so we are going with the home side to edge it. The ‘Both Teams to Score’ market also looks attractive as both sides have been scoring regularly in recent weeks and the contrast in styles should guarantee an interesting contest. This fixture always generates plenty of social media buzz and the added interest of a bank holiday clash should ensure both squads are fully motivated to win and snatch the top spot.