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Shamrock Rovers have won 6 of their previous 7 meetings with Drogheda United before this, including the last 3 in a row most recently, and 3 consecutive away trips as well. The hosts have only lost 3 times so far this season but 2 of those defeats came against today's opponents. The visitors have won 6 of their last 7 matches recently, including 3 straight away trips during that time.

Shelbourne have avoided defeat in back-to-back meetings with St Patrick's Athletic already this season, and in their last 3 away trips to their opponents as well, which includes 2 wins. The hosts have only won 1 of their previous 4 league games before this, including back-to-back draws on home soil most recently. The visitors have only lost 1 of their last 4 matches before this, including a narrow defeat to current league leaders Shamrock Rovers last time out.