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Premier Division · Regular Season - 34
Drogheda United
2 - 0Full time
Derry City
United Park

Drogheda United vs Derry City Prediction, Odds & Tips

Our Prediction

Home or Draw (1X)
Odds1.57
74%
Confidence · Good
Drogheda UnitedDrawDerry City
Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
54%
BTTS
Yes
52%
Correct score
1-1
12%
HT/FT
2/2
22%
Double chance
1X
74%
Avg goals
2.8
Expected
Why we like it
  • Model advice: Double chance : Drogheda United or draw.
  • Recent form: Drogheda United LWWLL, Derry City LDWDW (oldest to newest).
  • Drogheda United score 1.2 a game this season; Derry City score 1.4.

Match preview

Drogheda United host Derry City in the Premier Division (Regular Season - 34) on Friday, 16 October 2026 at United Park.

This season Drogheda United score 1.2 and concede 1.6 goals a game; Derry City score 1.4 and concede 1.3.

In their last 5 meetings, Drogheda United won 1, Derry City won 1 and 3 ended level.

Our model leans towards Home or Draw (1X) with 74% confidence, priced at 1.57.

Quick answers

Who will win Drogheda United vs Derry City?

Our model gives Drogheda United 37%, the draw 37% and Derry City 26%. Our tip is Home or Draw (1X) (74% confidence).

Will both teams score?

Our BTTS pick is yes, both teams to score (GG), with 52% confidence.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

We expect under 2.5 goals (two or fewer), 54% confidence.

What is the predicted correct score?

Our most likely score is Drogheda United 1 - 1 Derry City. Correct-score picks are long shots, so treat it as a guide.

What is the safest bet?

Double chance 1X (Home or Draw (1X)) has 74% confidence at odds of 1.57.

When is Drogheda United vs Derry City?

Kick-off is Friday, 16 October 2026, 18:45 UTC at United Park. The time on this page is shown in your own time zone.

Match events

  1. Brandon Kavanagh7'
  2. 23'nick twisk
  3. Edwin Agbaje62'
  4. Thomas Oluwa62'
  5. 63'Kévin Santos ⇄ Darragh Burns
  6. 63'Tyler·Smith ⇄ James Clarke
  7. Thomas Oluwa ⇄ Mark Doyle69'
  8. Brandon Kavanagh ⇄ Alfie Bates69'
  9. 75'Conor Barry ⇄ Gavin Whyte
  10. Shane Farrell ⇄ Jago Godden77'
  11. 79'Jamie Stott
  12. Mark Doyle83'
  13. Warren Davis ⇄ Keegan Ancelin87'
  14. Jago Godden90+2'

Match stats

Drogheda UnitedDerry City
Possession
21%79%
Expected goals (xG)
0.921.35
Shots
430
Shots on target
25
Corners
411
Fouls
77
Offsides
02
Yellow cards
32
Red cards
00
Saves
50
Passes
165616