Bohemians vs Drogheda United: Bohemians to win
Bohemians enter this clash with a 1.7 xG advantage and a recent three‑game winning streak, while Drogheda United have struggled to find the net away from home.
Both sides come into the fixture on divergent trajectories: Bohemians have turned a shaky start into three consecutive league wins, whereas Drogheda United have managed only a single victory in their last five outings.
Hamish's Verdict
The model gives Bohemians a 49.1% chance of winning versus 27.0% for Drogheda, the widest probability gap across all markets.
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With Bohemians averaging 1.7 expected goals and Drogheda United averaging 1.2, the model gives a 57.1% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 42.9% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 2.9 (Bohemians 1.7 + Drogheda United 1.2) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 55.4% chance against 44.6% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Bohemians at 49.1%, the draw at 23.9%, and Drogheda United at 27.0% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 at 11.2% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Bohemians
Bohemians have ripped off three wins in a row, highlighted by a 5‑3 thriller against Derry City and a 3‑0 demolition of Sligo Rovers. Those high‑scoring victories show a potent attack that aligns with their 1.7 xG, indicating they are primed to secure three points here.
Drogheda United
Drogheda United’s recent run includes a 2‑0 win over Sligo Rovers but also back‑to‑back defeats, notably a 0‑2 loss to St Patrick's Athletic and a 2‑3 setback against Dundalk. Their limited away scoring (averaging 1.2) and recent defensive lapses suggest they will struggle to overturn the home side’s advantage.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, Bohemians have won three, including a 2‑0 victory on 3 July and a 4‑1 thrashing on 1 Nov, underscoring a head‑to‑head trend that backs the home win pick.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2026 | Drogheda United 0-2 Bohemians | Premier Division |
| 15 May 2026 | Bohemians 2-1 Drogheda United | Premier Division |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Drogheda United 0-0 Bohemians | Premier Division |
| 9 Jan 2026 | Drogheda United 1-1 Bohemians | Friendlies Clubs |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Drogheda United 1-4 Bohemians | Premier Division |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is predicted to win Bohemians vs Drogheda United?
Bohemians to win. The model gives Bohemians a 49.1% chance of winning versus 27.0% for Drogheda, the widest probability gap across all markets.
What does the model give Bohemians vs Drogheda United?
Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, gives Bohemians a 49.1% chance, the draw 23.9%, and Drogheda United 27.0% to win.
When is Bohemians vs Drogheda United?
Bohemians play Drogheda United on Fri 18 Sep · 20:00 BST in the League of Ireland at Dalymount Park.
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See all League of Ireland fixtures →That statistical edge translates into a near‑50% chance of victory for the home side, making the result the most decisive market from the model.
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