- Drogheda United are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (W2, D3), but three consecutive draws suggests they are struggling to put opponents away.
- St Patrick's Athletic are also unbeaten in their last 5 (W2, D3), and are capable of winning games by the smallest of margins, as their 1-0 away win over Shelbourne proved.
- At home in the Premier Division 2026, Drogheda United have conceded an average of 1.40 goals per game. This should give St Patrick's Athletic enough room to manoeuvre on Friday.
The draw looks likely at Sullivan and Lambe Park
St Patrick's Athletic are the betting pick at 69/100 for their trip to Sullivan and Lambe Park on Friday, but there is enough in the data to suggest that a draw between the sides could be the sharpest play in this fixture.
Drogheda United have found their feet under Kevin Doherty, who has been in charge of the Drogs since 3rd December 2021. They are a side built around structure, shape and counter-punching, and although they are unbeaten in their last 5 (W2, D3), three draws suggest they are still struggling to finish off matches.
At home across all competitions, the Drogs have posted 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their 5, and they are priced up at 15/4 for a result here, with the draw available at 11/4.
Saints are a 4-3-3 team
Saints are a 4-3-3 outfit who like to use the width of the pitch, play vertical football and press their opponents to force turnovers. They are a very different animal to Drogheda, and that contrast should make for a chess match between Saints' ball progression and pressing waves, and Drogheda's compact block and transitions.
On the road across all competitions, Saints are yet to really convince (W1, D1, D2 in 4), and they average just 0.75 goals per game scored and 1.25 conceded, suggesting they are in for another cagey trip to Ireland.
A low-scoring match is on the cards
Overall, St Patrick's Athletic have the better form line across all competitions (W5, D3, D2), and are rightly favourites for the game, but the odds are a little short for our taste. The Saints are capable of nicking this one by the slimmest of margins, so a St Patrick's Athletic win or low-scoring draw looks the sharpest option, while Under 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score - No, both 17/20, cover the market and matchup perfectly.
Mark Doyle leads the way in the Drogheda United scoring charts with 9 Premier Division 2026 goals in 26 games, while Shane Farrell has hit 3 of the side's 8 goals in their last 5, so he comes into the game full of confidence in the final third.
