Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Under 2.5 the Most Likely Outcome

If you’re in agreement with our verdict that there won’t be lots of goals, back the 1.62 on the Under 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals. We are not anticipating that Derry vs Drogheda will produce too many fireworks.

Drogs 2-1 Winners in Most Recent H2H

Derry City won their last game, beating Cork City at home. It was a 2-1 victory at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The Candystripes had four shots on target and boasted 55% possession, with Ronan Boyce and Michael Duffy scoring one goal each.

Drogheda United won their previous game, beating Waterford at home. It was a 2-0 victory at Sullivan and Lambe Park. Kevin Doherty's side had 40% possession and managed three shots on goal, while Warren Davis and Darragh Markey were on the scoresheet.

These two teams last met at Sullivan and Lambe Park, with Drogheda claiming the home win. Beating Derry by a 2-1 scoreline. It’s been four Derry wins, four draws and two Drogheda victories in the past 10 H2H matches.

Premier Division		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Drogheda United	12	5	5	2	16	9	7	16:9	20
7	Derry City	12	5	2	5	15	16	-1	15:16	17

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 9.6 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. City have had 51.4% possession and 4.1 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 9.1 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.4 corners.

Michael Duffy is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Ronan Boyce and Patrick Hoban both have 1. The leading assistor is Dominic Thomas with 2.

United have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 3.5 shots on goal, 7.6 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Drogs average 34.6% possession, 4.2 corners taken and 6.2 corners against them, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 10.3 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Warren Davis is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Darragh Markey on 2, with Conor Keeley and two others bagging 1. Ryan Brennan, Thomas Oluwa and Luke Heeney have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derry City confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Brian Maher (GK), Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Ronan Boyce, Robbie Benson, Liam Boyce, Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, Michael Duffy, Daniel Mullen.

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Luke Dennison (GK), Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Owen Lambe, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Conor Kane, Warren Davis, Darragh Markey, Thomas Oluwa.

Expert Premier Division Analysis

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Derry City vs Drogheda United league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Derry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Derry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Drogheda games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Drogheda games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Drogheda games on the road.

Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction

Our plan of action involves backing Under 2.5 Goals for this Premier Division showdown. We are able to get a price of 1.62 when it comes to this selection and that looks to be a solid proposition.

There are a number of different bets if you’re in the market for a bigger price, with bettors able to consider the Result & Total Goals market. Select Under 2.5 Goals and a specific team to win.

Under 2.5 Probability

The bookies make it a 61.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Our Pick

Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.62 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Derry 2 - 0 Drogheda

There are betting odds of 6.40 that Derry land a 2-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Derry Over 5.5 Corners 1.76

Derry have had over 5.5 corners in three straight home games, with Drogheda conceding over 5.5 corners in their past four games. We’re happy to back the 1.76 when it comes to Derry covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Derry

Total

7.50 4.10 3.40

Home

10.10 7.40 2.70

Away

7.40 3.60 3.80

Drogheda

Total

10.40 4.20 6.20

Home

11.00 4.80 6.20

Away

10.90 3.80 7.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

1.91

Under 9.5

1.80

Derry Corners

Over 5.5

1.81

Under 5.5

1.88

Drogheda Corners

Over 3.5

2.28

Under 3.5

1.54

Most Corners

1

1.32

X

7.50

2

3.65

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Derry City vs Drogheda United Odds

Bookies favourites Derry City are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Premier Division game and the 1.70 about them triumphing means a 59% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. The market suggests that Drogheda United are least likely to win at 4.75.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at 1.57.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all Premier Division matches and you can back Derry City at 1.25 and Drogheda United at 3.75.

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Team Stats

Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Derry vs Drogheda team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ve got details of the Premier Division squads so that you know every player on the roster.

Derry City Team Page Drogheda United Team Page

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