Drogheda United — St Patricks Athletic : Match Preview and Prediction for August 22,2025

Drogheda United’s Impressive Season Performance

Drogheda United has been performing exceptionally well this season. Surprisingly, the team currently sits in fourth place in the league table and has a strong chance of securing a top-three finish in the domestic championship. However, winning crucial matches like this one is essential to achieve that goal.

Home Form and Recent Momentum

This season, United has drawn an unusually high number of matches. They rarely lose by a significant margin; in fact, only Shamrock Rovers have suffered fewer defeats across all of Ireland. Moreover, their home performance has been outstanding. On average, the team concedes less than 0.9 goals per game. Drogheda has lost only twice at home this season. Doherty’s squad is currently on an impressive five-match unbeaten streak. They also progressed in the domestic cup, sensationally defeating Derry City on penalties, which provided a significant boost in confidence heading into this fixture.

St Patrick’s Athletic: A Season of Decline

St Patrick’s Athletic performed remarkably well last season. However, due to the unfortunate loss of several key players, the Athletic have since become a mid-table team in the league. They have also been eliminated from European competitions without much resistance.

Current Standing and Challenging Schedule

St Patrick’s Athletic currently occupies the sixth position in the Irish championship. While the group ahead of them is tightly packed, the team’s decline in performance is evident. On average, the Athletic concede one goal per match. It’s clear that their away performances are not shining, with only four victories on the road throughout the entire season. Furthermore, it’s worth recalling their recent match against Besiktas, an opponent of a completely different caliber that quickly wore down St Patrick’s. Following their demanding European Conference League adventures, they also had to compete in the Irish Cup.