Derry City vs Dundalk prediction

Derry City and Dundalk face each other on Friday 10.23.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Irish Premier League 2026 match. The game will take place at Derry City's home ground, the Brandywell Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Derry City and Dundalk, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

Derry City preview

Derry City heads into the match with the following record in the Irish Premier League: in 34 matches, Derry City secured 10 victories, 14 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.29 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Derry City's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.

Derry City has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 49 goals, of which 46 were scored in the Irish Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.35 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Michael Duffy, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Michael Duffy has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, Derry City has conceded 44 goals in the Irish Premier League (an average of 1.29 per game) and 51 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.34 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Dundalk preview

Dundalk comes into the game with 34 matches played so far in the Irish Premier League. They have secured 10 victories, 12 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.24 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 12 draws, and 12 losses.

Dundalk's attack has been highly effective, scoring 51 goals during this period. Of that total, 51 were netted in the Irish Premier League, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.5.

Dundalk's offensive system is led by Daryl Horgan, the team's top scorer this season. The irish midfielder has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Daryl Horgan. The midfielder has contributed with 10 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 56 goals with an average of 1.65 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 56 goals in 34 matches, averaging 1.65 per match.

Head to head: Derry City vs Dundalk

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Derry City

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Points & Results

• 1.29
  PPG
  1.24
• 29%
  Wins
  29%
• 44%
  First to Score
  65%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.35
  Scored/game
  1.50
• 1.29
  Conceded/game
  1.65
• 1.62
  xG
  1.77
• 1.31
  xGA
  1.49

Trends

• 59%
  Both Score
  76%
• 29%
  Clean Sheet
  15%
• 24%
  Failed to Score
  9%

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