Drogheda United vs Derry City prediction & analysis
59%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.71 · bookmaker 1.67 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.67Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultDerry City to win ✗42% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗59% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗9% · fair 10.93
Drogheda United vs Derry City preview and prediction
The match
Drogheda United host Derry City in the Premier Division on Friday 16 October, with kick-off at 19:45 (WAT) at Weavers Park. Drogheda United are 9th with 40 points from 36 games (in the bottom three), while Derry City sit 5th on 48 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Drogheda United's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to Shamrock Rovers 1–3 away. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Derry City's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Galway United 2–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Derry City arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 26 June 2026, finished Derry City 2–0 Drogheda United. Across their last 3 meetings Drogheda United have won 1, Derry City 1, with 1 draw and 2.3 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.3 for Drogheda United and 1.5 for Derry City. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Drogheda United 35%, draw 23%, Derry City 42%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 59% chance at odds of 1.67. Predicted score: Drogheda United 1–1 Derry City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Drogheda United35%fair 2.85 · @2.90
Draw23%fair 4.35 · @3.30
Derry City42%fair 2.38 · @2.20
2.77Expected goals
1.31Drogheda United xG
1.46Derry City xG
59%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–08%
2–18%
0–27%
From our goals model: Drogheda United 1.3 – 1.5 Derry City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Drogheda United vs Derry City?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Drogheda United vs Derry City?
On our numbers Drogheda United have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Derry City 42%.
How many goals will there be in Drogheda United vs Derry City?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Drogheda United vs Derry City?
Our predicted score is Drogheda United 1–1 Derry City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Drogheda United vs Derry City?
Drogheda United vs Derry City (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Weavers Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
