Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Tips, Predictions and Bet Builder

As part of a League of Ireland Premier Division double-header on Monday night, Shamrock Rovers head to Sullivan and Lambe Park to take on Drogheda United in a battle at the top end of the standings.

Rovers currently lead the way after their first 20 games, while Drogheda currently occupy third place, with eight points separating the two teams.

Given the Hoops' impressive record in this fixture, the visitors look capable of opening up the gap even further and taking another step towards the title on Monday night.

Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Tips Summary

Market	Tip	Odds
Market Result	Shamrock Rovers	4/5
Best Bet	Shamrock Rovers to win	4/5
Bet Builder	Aaron Greene anytime goalscorer & Shamrock Rovers to win to nil	5/1

Key Match Stats

• May 2023 was the last time Drogheda United beat Shamrock Rovers in the league

• Rovers are unbeaten in their last eight encounters with the Drogs

• Shamrock Rovers have already beaten Drogheda twice in the league this season

• Rovers have lost just one of their last 19 home league games

• Drogheda are without an away win in their last six away games in the league

Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction

Best Bet: Shamrock Rovers win @ 4/5

Unbeaten in their last eight meetings with the Drogs, this has been a one-sided rivalry for Rovers in recent years.

These sides have already crossed paths on two occasions this season, with Shamrock winning 2-1 on the road in March, before a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Tallaght Stadium back in May.

Looking to make it four wins on the spin against the Drogs, the away victory gets the seal of approval here.

Alex Jack explains:

Shamrock seem to have Drogheda's number and there would be little surprise in seeing Rovers extend their winning streak over the Drogs here.

Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers Bet Builder Tip

• Aaron Greene anytime goalscorer
• Shamrock Rovers to win to nil

• Pays 5/1

Winning 3-0 in their last meeting, Rovers have been able to keep two clean sheets in their last three encounters with Drogheda.

The Drogs have scored just once in their last four home games against the Hoops and the visitors to win to nil makes sense in this one.

If Rovers are to claim the three points, look to Aaron Greene to get on the scoresheet for the frontrunners.

The experienced forward has already scored in both meetings with the Drogs this season and the 35-year-old can make it three on the spin in Monday's game.

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Alex Jack adds:

Greene has shown himself to be a clinical finisher in this fixture this season and the man from Dublin can add to his collection against the Drogs, who have failed to score in three of their last four away games.

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Tactics, Form and Team News

Drogheda have two injury concerns ahead of this game, with striker Joshua Thomas and midfielder Paul Doyle both doubts.

Douglas James-Taylor and Darragh Markey are expected to come in a try to fill the void in behind starting striker Warren Davis who will be the main attacking threat for the hosts.

Expected Drogheda United line-up (3-4-2-1): Dennison; Cooper, Keeley, Quinn; Lambe, Heeney, Brennan, Kane; Markey, James-Taylor; Davis.

Shamrock have no fresh injury concerns heading into Monday's encounter at Sullivan and Lambe Park.

That means Daniel Mandroiu and Aaron Greene are expected to partner up front, while Jack Byrne, Matthew Healy and Aaron McEneff are likely to continue in what looks set to be a physical battle in midfield.

Expected Shamrock Rovers line-up (3-5-2): McGinty; Cleary, Lopez, Grace; Grant, Byrne, Healy, McEneff, Clarke; Mandroiu, Greene.

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