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, 20/02/2026, at 20:00 (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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👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

From what they have shown thus far this season, Dundalk and Drogheda United both tend to play quite defensive styles and like to keep things tight in midfield.

As a result, we predict the total going under 2.5 goals to be the most attractive betting option for this upcoming match.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

It's hard to overlook the part that defence will play in this match. The capable defending of both sides will be tough for opposing offences, which is why it could be a low-scoring affair.

That overwhelming defence is also a great reason to go 'no' on the Both teams to score market.

Dundalk preview

Dundalk comes into the match having played 1 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses.

Dundalk's attack has scored 2 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.

The offence system of Dundalk is led by Eoin Kenny as the top scorer of the season. The irish midfielder has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Daryl Horgan, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 2 goals conceded in 1 matches, resulting in an average of 2.

Drogheda United preview

On the other hand, Drogheda United comes into the match having played 2 games in the Irish Premier League so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.

Drogheda United's attack has scored 3 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Irish Premier League, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.

The offence system of Drogheda United is led by Mark Doyle as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ryan Brennan, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 0 goals conceded in 2 matches, resulting in an average of 0.

Head to head: Dundalk vs Drogheda United

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Home Team

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Dundalk

Republic of Ireland - Premier Division

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D

1

Home

0

Away D

1

Away Team

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Drogheda United

Republic of Ireland - Premier Division

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W

3

Home W

3

Away W

3

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Published on 20 February 2026, at 07:23 Last updated on 17 March 2026, at 20:03
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