Dundalk and Derry City face each other on Friday 05.29.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a Irish Premier League 2026 match. The game will take place at Dundalk's home ground, the Oriel Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Dundalk and Derry City, 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.
APWin predictions for Dundalk vs Derry City
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Double Chance: Dundalk or Draw
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Dundalk preview
Dundalk heads into the match with the following record in the Irish Premier League: in 18 matches, Dundalk secured 6 victories, 8 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.44 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Dundalk's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.
Dundalk has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 29 goals, of which 29 were scored in the Irish Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.61 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Daryl Horgan, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Daryl Horgan has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Dundalk has conceded 27 goals in the Irish Premier League (an average of 1.5 per game) and 27 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.5 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Derry City preview
Derry City comes into the game with 19 matches played so far in the Irish Premier League. They have secured 4 victories, 10 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.16 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 10 draws, and 5 losses.
Derry City's attack has been highly effective, scoring 21 goals during this period. Of that total, 21 were netted in the Irish Premier League, with an average of 1.11 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.11.
Derry City's offensive system is led by Michael Duffy, the team's top scorer this season. The irish forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, James McClean. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1.11 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 21 goals in 19 matches, averaging 1.11 per match.
Head to head: Dundalk vs Derry City
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Dundalk
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L D L |
1 |
| Home | W L L W D |
1.4 |
| Away | D D L W D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 56% | 11% |
| Goals | 3.11 | 2.78 | 3.44 |
| Scored | 1.61 | 1.78 | 1.44 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 56% | 78% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 44% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 78% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.8 | 1.74 | 1.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.45 | 1.6 |
Derry City
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D L D |
0.8 |
| Home | D D D W D |
1.4 |
| Away | D L D W D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 30% | 11% |
| Goals | 2.21 | 2.4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 1.3 | 0.89 |
| Conceded | 1.11 | 1.1 | 1.11 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 60% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 30% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 30% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 20% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.86 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.23 | 0.89 | 1.62 |
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