Premier Division · Ireland · Tallaght Stadium

Drogheda United

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UCD

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Drogheda United vs UCD prediction & analysis

66%
Footrivo pick

Under 3.5 goals

Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓

6/10Rating
1.40Odds

Quick tips for this match

ResultDrogheda United to win ✗60% · @1.72
Double chanceDrogheda United or draw ✗80% · @1.19
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.63
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗11% · fair 9.32

Win chances

Drogheda United60%fair 1.68 · @1.72
Draw20%fair 4.93 · @3.88
UCD20%fair 4.97 · @4.25
2.87Expected goals
1.89Drogheda United xG
0.98UCD xG
61%Both score
55%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–011%
1–111%
2–010%
2–110%
3–06%
3–16%

From our goals model: Drogheda United 1.9 – 1.0 UCD expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Our analysis

Drogheda United hold the edge on home soil with a 60% chance of winning, against 20% for UCD.

Drogheda United have taken 9 points from their last 6 matches (3W 0D 3L), scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.3 per game. UCD have 13 points from their last 6 (4W 1D 1L), averaging 2.5 scored and 1.0 conceded. UCD come into this in clearly the better form.

We expect around 2.9 goals (1.9 for Drogheda United, 1.0 for UCD). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 55%, both teams to score at 61%. Most likely scores: 1–0 (11%), 1–1 (11%), 2–0 (10%).

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals at a 66% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.40 is close to our fair price of 1.51.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultDrogheda United to win ✗60%1.681.72
Double chanceDrogheda United or draw ✗80%1.251.19
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓61%1.641.63
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78%1.291.17
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓55%1.811.67
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓66%1.511.40
Half-time resultDrogheda United ahead at half-time ✗43%2.34–
Half-time / full-timeHT Drogheda United / FT Drogheda United ✗37%2.71–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗11%9.32–

Form

Drogheda United – last 6

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30 Octvs Galway United2–0W
23 Oct@ Waterford1–3L
16 Octvs Derry City2–0W
8 Oct@ Shamrock Rovers1–3L
1 Oct@ Trabzonspor1–0W
18 Sep@ Bohemians1–2L
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

UCD – last 6

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27 Octvs Longford Town2–0W
24 Oct@ Longford Town2–0W
16 Oct@ Wexford5–2W
9 Octvs Longford Town1–1D
2 Oct@ Treaty United4–0W
25 Sepvs Bray Wanderers1–3L
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Drogheda United and UCD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Drogheda United vs UCD?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.

Who will win Drogheda United vs UCD?

On our numbers Drogheda United have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 20% and UCD 20%.

How many goals will there be in Drogheda United vs UCD?

We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.

When is Drogheda United vs UCD?

Drogheda United vs UCD (Premier Division) kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Tallaght Stadium.

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.