Drogheda v Shelbourne Thursday 20.45 CET

League of Ireland against and bottom v top at Hunky Dory Park in Drogheda.

Drogheda are in bottom place with 16 points from 22 games. Overall form is 3 wins, 7 draws and 12 losses. Home form is 3 wins, 4 draws and   4 losses. Recent form reads a winless run of 8 games with 2 draws and 6 losses going back to early May. Shelbourne are top of the pile with 46 points from 23 games. Season record of 13 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses. Away form is 6 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss. Recent run of form of 6 wins and 1 loss.

Team news: Striker Perriot is suspended while Bawa, Deegan and McNally are injured. Shelbourne have no issues.

Head-to-head statistics: 20 games 4 wins Drogheda, 7 draws and 9 wins Shelbourne

Betting selection – Prices seem great value on Shelbourne – one of the only attacking threats for home side Perriot out so a bonus. Take Shelbourne win at 1.83 or 5-6 Betfair