Drogheda United vs Derry City Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Drogs to Give Candystripes a Hard Time

Drogheda look capable of beating Derry and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back the home team at 1.90 with a +0.25 goal start, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5 which means a return if they avoid defeat.

3-1 Drogs Triumph in Previous H2H

Drogheda United suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Tallaght Stadium against Shamrock Rovers. The Drogs had just 26% possession and didn’t record a single shot on target.

Derry City have triumphed in their previous three games. The latest was on their travels where Cork City were beaten 2-1 at Turner's Cross Stadium. Tiernan Lynch's team enjoyed 51% possession and had four shots on goal, with Liam Boyce and Kevin Holt finding the net.

Drogheda have claimed back-to-back wins over Derry. There was a 3-1 away triumph at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium after winning 2-1 when hosting at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in four Derry victories, three draws and three Drogheda wins.

Premier Division		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Derry City	16	8	3	5	21	18	3	21:18	27
5	Drogheda United	16	6	7	3	22	17	5	22:17	25

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United have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. Kevin Doherty's side have averaged 35.2% possession and 4.7 corners per match, conceding 1.5 goals and 5.5 corners from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

Top goalscorer is Warren Davis on 5 goals, while Conor Keeley has bagged 4 and Darragh Markey 2. Owen Lambe, Andrew Quinn and Shane Farrell have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

City have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 8.3 attempts, 4.4 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Candystripes average 49.7% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 3.3 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 6.8 attempts.

Liam Boyce and Daniel Mullen have 4 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Michael Duffy on 3. Michael Duffy, Sam Todd and Dominic Thomas have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Luke Dennison (GK), Elicha Ahui, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Owen Lambe, Luke Heeney, Ryan Brennan, Conor Kane, Thomas Oluwa, Warren Davis, Douglas James-Taylor.

Derry City confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Brian Maher (GK), Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Ciaron Harkin, Sam Todd, Adam O'Reilly, Robbie Benson, Michael Duffy, Gavin Whyte, Liam Boyce.

Expert Premier Division Analysis

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Drogheda United vs Derry City league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Drogheda in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Drogheda in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Drogheda in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Drogheda in 2 consecutive games against Derry.

Drogheda United vs Derry City Prediction

Back Drogheda with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at 1.90 for this Premier Division encounter. We’re sweet on their chances of outperforming the match winner odds and this bet is a value proposition.

There are bigger odds available to bettors who are willing to move the line. If you’re prepared for additional risk, more juice can be landed from your betting selections.

Drogs +0.25 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Drogheda 1 - 0 Derry

We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Drogheda. You can secure odds of 7.00 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Corners Prediction

Derry Over 4.5 Corners 1.73

There’s been an average 6.20 Derry corners in their past five games, while Drogheda have let the opposition average 6.10 corners in the previous ten home matches. We recommend backing the 1.73 that Derry are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Drogheda

Total

10.20 4.70 5.50

Home

10.40 4.30 6.10

Away

10.30 4.60 5.70

Derry

Total

8.40 5.10 3.30

Home

8.20 5.60 2.60

Away

8.10 4.50 3.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

2.00

Under 9.5

1.73

Drogheda Corners

Over 4.5

2.20

Under 4.5

1.62

Derry Corners

Over 4.5

1.73

Under 4.5

2.00

Most Corners

1

2.45

X

6.40

2

1.68

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Drogheda United vs Derry City Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest Derry Win

The bookies betting odds have Derry City as 1.95 favourites for this Premier Division clash, implying that they are 51% likely to win the match. For those wanting to back Drogheda United, you will find 3.80 about this outsider.

The game is predicted to be a low-scoring one and that is borne out by Under 2.5 Goals trading at short odds. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is 1.57.

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Full-Time Result

1

3.80

X

2.90

2

1.95

Half-Time Result

1

5.00

X

1.91

2

2.88

Double Chance

1X

1.73

12

1.36

X2

1.22

Draw No Bet

1

2.75

2

1.40

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

1.78

2 Hcp -0.5

2.03

Total Goals

Under 2.5

1.44

Over 2.5

2.70

Both Teams to Score

Yes

2.25

No

1.57

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Team Stats

Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Drogheda vs Derry team news.

The Premier Division squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

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