Drogheda United 1-1 Shelbourne – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Shelbourne at 42%, yet other data sources diverge — this Drogheda United vs Shelbourne fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Drogheda United and Shelbourne meet at Weavers Park in Premier Division, Regular Season - 13. This fixture gets under way on Monday 1 May 2023 at 17:00 UTC.
Current Form
Drogheda United's overall Premier Division record this term: 3W 2D 5L from 10 games (1.10 PPG). Last five: W D L L W. They are averaging 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation.
In front of their own supporters this season, Drogheda United have posted 4W 4D 2L at Weavers Park — 1.60 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. Their home PPG of 1.60 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.10 — Drogheda United are significantly better at Weavers Park than their overall form suggests.
Shelbourne have collected 0.90 PPG across 10 Premier Division outings this season: 1W 6D 3L. Last five: L D D W L. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 1.60. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation.
Shelbourne's form when playing away from home: 1W 3D 6L across 10 road games this term (0.60 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 1.10 vs 0.90 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
Trading Data
Drogheda United goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (36 games, 18 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 90% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 28% of games (home games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
Shelbourne goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (36 games, 18 at away): they score before half-time in 50% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 39% of games (away games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Drogheda United 47% versus Shelbourne 47%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Drogheda United 36% | Shelbourne 42%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Drogheda United 0.91 xG and Shelbourne 1.18 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Drogheda United attack 0.778 / defence 1.080 | Shelbourne attack 0.885 / defence 0.896. League average goals — home 1.312 / away 1.231. Drogheda United's attack strength of 0.778 is below the league average — the 0.91 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 48 Drogheda United games / 48 Shelbourne games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Drogheda United 28% | Draw 30% | Shelbourne 42%. Fair-value odds: Drogheda United 3.57 | Draw 3.33 | Shelbourne 2.38. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 35% | BTTS probability 41% | Total xG 2.09. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 65% probability — total xG of 2.09 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 41% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Shelbourne at 42% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Shelbourne if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.09 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 35% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.1 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 41% on No. Form rates corroborate: Drogheda United 40% | Shelbourne 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Drogheda United vs Shelbourne | Competition: Premier Division, Regular Season - 13 | Venue: Weavers Park • Kick-off: Monday 1 May 2023, 17:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Drogheda United 28% | Draw 30% | Shelbourne 42% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 35% | BTTS 41% | xG Drogheda United 0.91 / Shelbourne 1.18 • Poisson strength factors: Drogheda United attack 0.778 / def 1.080 | Shelbourne attack 0.885 / def 0.896 | league avg home 1.312 / away 1.231 • Poisson stance: Shelbourne (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.91
Drogheda United xG
Expected Goals
1.18
Shelbourne xG
41%
BTTS
62%
Over 1.5
35%
Over 2.5
16%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Drogheda United vs Shelbourne kick off?
Drogheda United vs Shelbourne kicked off at 17:00 on Monday 1 May 2023 at Weavers Park.
What was the final score in Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
Drogheda United 1 - 1 Shelbourne.
Where is Drogheda United vs Shelbourne being played?
The match is being played at Weavers Park.
What competition is Drogheda United vs Shelbourne part of?
Drogheda United vs Shelbourne is a Regular Season - 13 fixture in the Premier Division (Ireland).
Who is favourite to win Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
Our statistical model gives Drogheda United a 28% chance of winning, Shelbourne a 42% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Shelbourne the favourite.
Will both teams score in Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
Our model estimates a 41% probability that both Drogheda United and Shelbourne will score (BTTS).
Will Drogheda United vs Shelbourne have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 35%.
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda United and Shelbourne?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Drogheda United and Shelbourne in?
Drogheda United (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.70 | L5 W-D-L-L-W. Shelbourne (all comps): 1W-6D-3L in 10 | 0.90 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-D-D-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Drogheda United's attack at 0.78x the league average against Shelbourne's defence at 0.90x — combine the two and it projects 0.91 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Shelbourne's attack (0.89x) against Drogheda United's defence (1.08x) — and the away total comes out at 1.18.
These ratings are built from 48/48 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 15.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (14.1%), 0-1 (12.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 42% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Shelbourne Win
28%
3.52
30%
3.37
42%
2.39
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
14.5%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.3%
Draw
0 – 0
12.4%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.91
Drogheda United xG
Total xG
2.09
1.18
Shelbourne xG
3.52
28%
Home win
3.37
30%
Draw
2.39
42%
Away win
Goals Markets
62%
Over 1.5
1.61
38%
Under 1.5
2.63
35%
Over 2.5
2.86
65%
Under 2.5
1.54
16%
Over 3.5
6.25
84%
Under 3.5
1.19
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
41%
BTTS Yes
2.41
59%
BTTS No
1.71
Clean Sheet
31%
3.24
40%
2.49
Win to Nil
9%
11.41
17%
5.95
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.4 | 14.5 | 8.6 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 11.3 | 13.3 | 7.8 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 5.2 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.0%.
How many goals are Drogheda United and Shelbourne expected to score?
The model projects 0.91 expected goals for Drogheda United and 1.18 for Shelbourne, a combined total of 2.09.
How confident is the prediction model for Drogheda United vs Shelbourne?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Drogheda United come into this having played 36 games, going 9W 11D 16L for 1.06 points per game. Their last five reads W-D-L-L-W.
On the other side, Shelbourne sit at 1.14 PPG from 36 outings (10W 11D 15L), a run that reads L-D-D-W-L across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.06 PPG for Drogheda United against 1.14 for Shelbourne. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Drogheda United's home form reads 7W 6D 5L across 18 games on their own ground, a 1.50 PPG return. That's noticeably better than their 1.06 PPG overall — Drogheda United are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Away from home, Shelbourne have taken 1.11 points per game from 18 outings (5W 5D 8L).
Attack vs Defence
Drogheda United are averaging 0.94 goals scored and 1.61 conceded per game recently; Shelbourne are on 1.11 scored and 1.36 conceded.
Last 36 Results — Premier Division
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Drogheda United
Current Season
Shelbourne
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Drogheda United and Shelbourne in coming into this match?
Drogheda United have gone 9W 11D 16L in their last 36 games (1.06 PPG), while Shelbourne have gone 10W 11D 15L in their last 36 (1.14 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Drogheda United at home or Shelbourne away?
Drogheda United's home record (1.50 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Drogheda United at home: 1.50 PPG; Shelbourne away: 1.11 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to May 2024 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 2 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier Division. The two were last together as recently as 19 June 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Notable Numbers
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Drogheda United have gone 1W 3D 1L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Shelbourne — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Drogheda United
5
Draws
2
Shelbourne
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda United and Shelbourne?
From 10 meetings on record, Drogheda United have won 3, Shelbourne have won 2, and 5 have been drawn.
When did Drogheda United and Shelbourne last play each other?
They last met on 19 June 2026, when Drogheda United 2-2 Shelbourne.
Who has won more matches between Drogheda United and Shelbourne?
Drogheda United have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Drogheda United are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Shelbourne see a goal before the break in 50% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Drogheda United 44%, Shelbourne 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Low-scoring games have been more typical here — Over 2.5 sits at just 28% for Drogheda United and 39% for Shelbourne.
On the defensive side: Drogheda United have failed to score in 33% of games; Shelbourne in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Drogheda United home games / Shelbourne away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Drogheda United play Shelbourne?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 44% of Drogheda United's recent matches and 50% of Shelbourne's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Drogheda United vs Shelbourne usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 28% of Drogheda United's recent games and 39% of Shelbourne's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Drogheda United and Shelbourne tend to score early?
Drogheda United have had a goal before half-time in 67% of their recent matches, Shelbourne in 50% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Drogheda United and Shelbourne share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Drogheda United and Shelbourne finished level at 1-1 at Weavers Park, Regular Season - 13, in the Premier Division. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Drogheda United 0.91 xG and Shelbourne 1.18 xG, a combined 2.09. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Drogheda United attack 0.78 / defence 1.08 against Shelbourne attack 0.89 / defence 0.90, drawn from 48/48 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Drogheda United 28% | Draw 30% | Shelbourne 42%, with Shelbourne to win its most likely call at 42%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 30%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 35%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 62% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 41% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 39% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Drogheda United 36%, Shelbourne 42%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 47%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Drogheda United's trading profile (36 games, 18 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did.
Shelbourne's trading profile (36 games, 18 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Drogheda United 1.06 PPG, Shelbourne 1.14 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.