Dundalk and Drogheda United face each other in an official match of the 2026 Irish Premier League season. The game takes place at Oriel Park on Friday, 10/07/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Dundalk vs Drogheda United, 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.
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Dundalk preview
Dundalk comes into the match having played 23 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.52 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses.
Dundalk's attack has scored 37 goals during this period. Out of this total, 37 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 1.61 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.61.
The offence system of Dundalk is led by Daryl Horgan as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Daryl Horgan, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 34 goals with an average of 1.48 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 34 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 1.48.
Drogheda United preview
On the other hand, Drogheda United comes into the match having played 23 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 0.96 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses.
Drogheda United's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 27 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 1.17 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.17.
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 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 40 goals with an average of 1.74 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 40 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 1.74.
Head to head: Dundalk vs Drogheda United
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Dundalk
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Home | L W W L L |
1.2 |
| Away | L W W D D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 55% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.09 | 3 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.61 | 1.82 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.48 | 1.18 | 1.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 64% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 36% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 70% | 82% | 58% |
|
xG
|
1.8 | 1.78 | 1.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.51 | 1.54 |
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D L D |
0.4 |
| Home | L D D D W |
1.2 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 25% | 18% |
| Goals | 2.91 | 2.5 | 3.36 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 1.74 | 1.33 | 2.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 50% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 42% | 9% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 25% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 70% | 42% | 27% |
|
xG
|
1.16 | 1.3 | 1 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.62 | 1.8 |
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