Derry City vs Drogheda United — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Premier Division, Republic of Ireland
🕒 Friday 20th March, 19:45 GMT

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Our Prediction

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes

Derry City (40% home wins) hold a slight edge over Drogheda United on the road (10% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Derry City consistently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 Goals in 70%), while Drogheda United are lower on the road (30%). The hosts' attacking threat could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Both Derry City and Drogheda United frequently see both teams scoring (80% and 80% respectively). BTTS – Yes looks highly probable with both sides regularly finding the net this season.

Drogheda United often produce high corner totals away (70%), while Derry City are lower at home (30%). The visitors may push the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes — Derry City see both teams score in 80% of home games, Drogheda United in 80% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net this season.

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League Table

The full Premier Division table for the 2026 season, with Derry City (6th) and Drogheda United (8th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premier Division 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Shamrock Rovers 12 7 4 1 19:10 +9 25
2 St Patrick's 12 7 2 3 21:10 +11 23
3 Dundalk 12 5 6 1 22:16 +6 21
4 Bohemians 12 5 5 2 14:8 +6 20
5 Derry City H 12 3 5 4 16:16 0 14
6 Galway United 11 4 2 5 14:16 -2 14
7 Shelbourne 11 3 4 4 16:17 -1 13
8 Sligo Rovers 12 3 2 7 8:17 -9 11
9 Drogheda United A 11 2 4 5 12:17 -5 10
10 Waterford United 11 0 4 7 8:23 -15 4

Team Form

Drogheda United have lost 30% of their away matches this season, while Derry City have been more solid at home (20% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Derry City (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Lost 2 (20%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Derry City have seen both teams score in 80% of home games this season, Drogheda United in 80% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Derry City (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 8 (80%) 8 (80%)

Match Goals

Derry City frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Drogheda United are lower on the road (30%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Derry City (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Derry City (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Under 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Derry City have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Drogheda United in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Derry City (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Derry City (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Derry City (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 17 (1.7 avg) 10 (1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 14 (1.4 avg) 15 (1.5 avg)

Match Corners

Both Derry City (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Drogheda United (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Derry City (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 3 (30%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Derry City have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 50% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Drogheda United have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Derry City (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 3 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Derry City (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Derry City and Drogheda United. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

26 Sep 2025
Drogheda United
1 – 1 HT: 1-0
Derry City
16 Aug 2025
Derry City
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Drogheda United
27 Jun 2025
Derry City
3 – 0 HT: 2-0
Drogheda United
16 May 2025
Drogheda United
1 – 1 HT: 1-0
Derry City
11 Apr 2025
Derry City
1 – 3 HT: 0-0
Drogheda United
10 Nov 2024
Drogheda United
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Derry City
27 Sep 2024
Drogheda United
2 – 1 HT: 0-0
Derry City
28 Jun 2024
Derry City
5 – 1 HT: 2-1
Drogheda United
12 Apr 2024
Drogheda United
2 – 2 HT: 1-2
Derry City
16 Feb 2024
Derry City
2 – 1 HT: 0-0
Drogheda United

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Derry City vs Drogheda United across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Derry City 1.61
Draw 3.5
Drogheda United 6.8

Half Time Result

Derry City 2.22
Draw 2.32
Drogheda United 6.07

Double Chance

Derry City or Draw 1.17
Derry City or Drogheda United 1.29
Draw or Drogheda United 2.29

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.12
No 1.85

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.29
Over 2.5 2.12
Over 3.5 4
Under 1.5 3.34
Under 2.5 1.76
Under 3.5 1.27

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.4
Over 1.5 3.03

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.4
Over 9.5 1.57
Over 10.5 1.99
Over 11.5 2.22

Derry City Goals

Over 0.5 1.14
Over 1.5 1.89

Drogheda United Goals

Over 0.5 1.71
Over 1.5 4.5

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    79% combined
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    74% combined
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    74% combined
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    69% combined

Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Derry City vs Drogheda United?

Both Teams to Score — Derry City see BTTS in 80% of home games, Drogheda United in 80% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net this season.

Which team is likely to win, Derry City or Drogheda United?

Derry City have a slight form edge at home (40% wins) over Drogheda United on the road (10% wins) in Premier Division. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Derry City and Drogheda United?

Yes — both sides have been regularly involved in matches where both teams score. Derry City have seen BTTS in 80% of home games, Drogheda United in 80% of away games in Premier Division. Goals at both ends look likely.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Derry City and Drogheda United?

Possibly — Derry City frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Drogheda United are lower on the road (30%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Derry City or Drogheda United?

Derry City have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 10% of home games compared to Drogheda United's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Derry City and Drogheda United?

Yes — both Derry City (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Drogheda United (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premier Division. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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