Drogheda Utd v Shamrock

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The Irish top flight action returns on Friday night and features this upcoming clash in the Premier Division between third from bottom club, Drogheda United, and their table-topping visitors, Shamrock Rovers, at Weavers Park with both teams eager to capture the three points for differing reasons.

Drogheda United have slipped further down the Irish Premier Division table and into third from bottom place in the table following a dismal sequence of results that have yielded just three wins from their last 14 matches overall while also being handed no fewer than eight defeats in the process.

The hosts now find themselves just two points above Cork City who currently occupy the relegation play-off spot but with the daunting prospect of facing the league leaders, Shamrock Rovers, on Friday night, Drogheda United know they cannot afford to suffer another loss here.

Interestingly, one of Drogheda United's three wins included an unexpected 2-1 win away from home at Shamrock Rovers back in mid-May but having picked up just two home wins in their last nine games at Weavers Park, it'll be interesting to see if the hosts can repeat their heroics here on Friday night.

Shamrock Rovers hold a four-point buffer over second-placed St Patrick's Athletic prior to this Friday night's trip to Weavers Park where the visitors will be keen to set the record straight following defeat last time out in the Irish top flight, which saw them succumb to a disappointing 2-0 loss away from home at Dundalk.

Shamrock Rovers had previously posted four wins in their preceding five league games which included victories gained over Dundalk, Sligo Rovers, UCD and Derry City which had also maintained Shamrock's position at the summit of the Premier Division.

The bigger picture shows Shamrock Rovers have been a tough outfit to beat for some time in the domestic top flight as the visitors have been dealt just three defeats out of their last 21 matches overall whilst also picking up 13 wins in the process during this period and they've also been tough to beat on the road as well.

Just two defeats in their previous 16 outings on the road suggest Shamrock Rovers should be too strong for their hosts in this upcoming clash at Weavers Park where they have lost just once in their last six visits. Drogheda United v Shamrock Rovers Verdict

Recent results have been a bit of a concern for Drogheda United and their situation may become even worse with the visit of league leaders, Shamrock Rovers, on Friday night especially as Shamrock Rovers have lost just once in their last six visits to Weavers Park and will be wanting to bounce back with a win following defeat last time out.

Therefore, our main bet will be Shamrock Rovers win @ 1.60 Other side bets worth considering:

Over 2.5 goals @ 1.75

Correct score: Shamrock Rovers 2-1 @ 8.50