Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Derry City

Drogheda United FC
Drogs To Have No Joy
Our opinion is that Derry will prove too strong in all departments and we’ll therefore take the 1.80 that they beat Drogheda. This Full-Time Result bet looks like a value proposition.
1-1 Draw in Previous H2H Encounter
Derry City have triumphed in back-to-back League of Ireland games. The latest was away where St Patrick's Athletic were beaten 1-0 at Richmond Park. Tiernan Lynch's side had 45% possession and one shot on target, with Liam Boyce netting in the 29th minute.
Drogheda United played Cork City away from home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Turner's Cross Stadium. The Drogs had just 24% possession and totalled two shots on goal, while Shane Farrell was on the scoresheet.
Drogheda have gone unbeaten in their past three matches against Derry, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in four Derry wins, three draws and three Drogheda successes.
Premier Division | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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23 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 28:22 | 35 |
4 | ![]() |
21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 22 | 3 | 25:22 | 34 |
City have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts. The Candystripes have averaged 52.1% possession and 4.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.8 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 8.3 attempts and 3.2 corners.
Top goalscorer Liam Boyce has found the net 4 times, with Michael Duffy, Kevin Holt and Daniel Mullen scoring 2 each. Ronan Boyce, Carl Winchester and Paul McMullan have racked up the most assists with 1 each.
Drogheda United – Last 10 League GamesUnited have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 8.2 attempts, 3.0 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Kevin Doherty's team average 34.0% possession, 4.8 corners in their favour and 5.2 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts.
We’ve seen Shane Farrell, Douglas James-Taylor and Warren Davis score 2 goals each. Shane Farrell and Owen Lambe have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Derry City predicted lineup (5-4-1): Brian Maher (GK), Ronan Boyce, Kevin Holt, Mark Connolly, Sam Todd, Hayden Cann, Gavin Whyte, Sadou Diallo, Carl Winchester, Michael Duffy, Liam Boyce.
Drogheda United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Luke Dennison (GK), George Cooper, Conor Keeley, Andrew Quinn, Owen Lambe, Luke Heeney, Ryan Brennan, Conor Kane, Shane Farrell, Warren Davis, Douglas James-Taylor.
Expert League of Ireland Analysis
The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football predictions. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.
Key Derry City vs Drogheda United league stats:
Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction
Derry should be able to deliver a return when they line up in this League of Ireland game, with odds of 1.80 looking really appealing. We are confident that this is the best way to play this wager.
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Derry to Win Probability
According to the betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
Our Pick
Derry To Win @ 1.80
Correct Score Prediction
Our correct score prediction is a 2-0 win for Derry which is available at odds of 7.00. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in six straight Derry matches, with four of the past five Drogheda away games having the same outcome. There’s the opportunity to go under the Total Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of 1.80 on offer.
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Derry City vs Drogheda United Bet Builder Tips
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Derry City vs Drogheda United Odds
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Derry Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory
The Full-Time Result odds of 1.73 suggest that Derry City are likely victors and there’s a 58% probability that the favourites win this League of Ireland clash. At 5.25, Drogheda United are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
Betting Derry -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at 2.00 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Drogheda means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.
The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. As long as one team or more fails to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at 1.70.
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Head to Head
Derry vs Drogheda
- Premier Division: 16/05 2025 Drogheda 1 Derry 1
- Premier Division: 11/04 2025 Derry 1 Drogheda 3
- Premier Division: 27/09 2024 Drogheda 2 Derry 1
- Premier Division: 28/06 2024 Derry 5 Drogheda 1
- Premier Division: 12/04 2024 Drogheda 2 Derry 2
- Premier Division: 16/02 2024 Derry 2 Drogheda 1
- Premier Division: 06/10 2023 Drogheda 0 Derry 0
- Premier Division: 13/08 2023 Derry 3 Drogheda 0
- Premier Division: 05/05 2023 Drogheda 0 Derry 1
- Premier Division: 07/04 2023 Derry 0 Drogheda 1
Team Stats
Derry City League Stats
Drogheda United League Stats
Full-Time Result
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 3.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 2.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 52.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 34.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 31.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 away matches
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Derry City vs Drogheda United Lineups
Derry City Predicted Lineup 5-4-1
Drogheda United Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Derry City Predicted Lineup 5-4-1
Drogheda United Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Derry City Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
Derry City Injury Table
Drogheda United Injury Table
League of Ireland Table
2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Shamrock Rovers | 23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 41:21 | 45 |
2 | Bohemians | 21 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 26:21 | 36 |
3 | Drogheda United | 23 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 28:22 | 35 |
4 | Derry City | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 25:22 | 34 |
5 | Shelbourne | 23 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 26:25 | 31 |
6 | St Patrick's | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 27:27 | 30 |
7 | Galway United | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 26:25 | 28 |
8 | Waterford | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 24:34 | 27 |
9 | Sligo Rovers | 21 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 25:36 | 18 |
10 | Cork City | 21 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 23:38 | 14 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Shamrock Rovers | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 24:7 | 24 |
2 | Bohemians | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 13:8 | 21 |
3 | St Patrick's | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18:11 | 20 |
4 | Drogheda United | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16:10 | 19 |
5 | Derry City | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14:10 | 17 |
6 | Galway United | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14:12 | 16 |
7 | Shelbourne | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14:13 | 16 |
8 | Waterford | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 13:20 | 14 |
9 | Cork City | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 12:15 | 12 |
10 | Sligo Rovers | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 12:15 | 11 |
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