Drogheda take on the visitors Shamrock Rovers in the round 23 match of Irish Premier Division. The match will be played on Friday, June 7th at Weavers Park (Drogheda).
Drogheda United are having a weak season, to be honest. The team has frequently moved between the top division and lower divisions of the country. Currently, Drogheda is fighting to avoid relegation and sits second to last in the table, only two points ahead of Cork City in the relegation zone. In the current season, the team has already suffered ten defeats. Surprisingly, they have been losing more often at home than away. In 11 home matches in the championship, Drogheda has been defeated six times, including three losses in their last five home games. It is highly likely that they won't even manage a draw in the upcoming match.
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Shamrock Rovers, the reigning champions of the country, are confidently moving towards defending their title. The Hoops are leading the league table and, despite a setback in the previous round, are four points ahead of their closest pursuer. The defeat against Dundalk was certainly surprising. It is unlikely that Shamrock Rovers will drop points for the second consecutive time in the league. Among their recent successes, we can highlight victories over UCD Dublin (4-0), Derry City (1-0), and Sligo Rovers (3-0, away from home).
There is no need to reinvent the wheel, so I simply predict a win for the favorite in this match. The hosts are fighting to avoid relegation, while the visitors are the reigning champions who are aiming to defend their title. The difference in class between these teams is noticeable, both in terms of gameplay and squad quality, with Shamrock Rovers objectively stronger. The odds for the away win are only higher because Drogheda has not lost to them in a while. If not for this fact, the odds for an away win would be much lower. However, any winning streak eventually comes to an end, and any trend can be broken. In their last three home matches in the league, Drogheda has suffered two defeats against Dundalk (1-2) and Cork City (0-1). I believe they will also lose at home to the strongest team in Ireland at the moment.
Prediction for the match: Shamrock Rovers to win.
