Drogheda United vs Derry City prediction

Drogheda United and Derry City face each other in an official match of the 2026 Irish Premier League season. The game takes place at Hunky Dorys Park on Friday, 16/10/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Drogheda United vs Derry City, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

Drogheda United preview

Drogheda United comes into the match having played 33 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 10 draws, and 15 losses, with an average of 1.03 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 10 draws, and 15 losses.

Drogheda United's attack has scored 39 goals during this period. Out of this total, 39 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 1.18 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.18.

The offence system of Drogheda United is led by Mark Doyle as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Brandon Kavanagh, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 54 goals with an average of 1.64 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 54 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.64.

Derry City preview

On the other hand, Derry City comes into the match having played 32 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 14 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.28 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 14 draws, and 13 losses.

Derry City's attack has scored 48 goals during this period. Out of this total, 45 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 1.41 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.33.

The offence system of Derry City is led by Michael Duffy as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Michael Duffy, who has contributed with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 42 goals with an average of 1.31 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 49 goals conceded in 36 matches, resulting in an average of 1.36.

Head to head: Drogheda United vs Derry City

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

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Points & Results

• 1.03
  PPG
  1.28
• 24%
  Wins
  28%
• 30%
  First to Score
  44%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.18
  Scored/game
  1.41
• 1.64
  Conceded/game
  1.31
• 1.20
  xG
  1.60
• 1.68
  xGA
  1.29

Trends

• 61%
  Both Score
  63%
• 27%
  Clean Sheet
  28%
• 24%
  Failed to Score
  22%

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