Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers possess an overwhelming set of advantages across league standings, venue form, and head-to-head history. The hosts have claimed 11 wins from 15 home fixtures, averaging 1.9 goals scored per game and conceding fewer than one per match. Drogheda United sit 25 points behind in ninth place, conceding 1.9 goals per away game and remaining winless in their last 10 attempts against Shamrock Rovers.

KuPS earned a balanced 1-1 result in Dublin and now return home, where they should hold the upper hand in controlling tempo. Shamrock Rovers have had significant defensive lapses on recent travels, conceding five goals away at Egnatia Rrogozhinë and three away at St Patrick's Athletic, making KuPS to avoid defeat the sturdiest outcome call.

Both teams have consistently demonstrated offensive potency paired with defensive fragility. Every recorded completed fixture in KuPS's last five outings has seen both teams score (2-4, 1-1, 2-1, 1-2, 1-1), and Shamrock Rovers have similarly seen both teams find the net in each of their last four recorded matches (1-1, 2-3, 1-5, 3-2), including their 1-1 draw in the first leg.