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Premier Division

The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry

Derry City

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Dundalk

Derry City vs Dundalk predictions & stats

Top pick Derry City 45%, Over 2.5 goals 63%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier Division.

Premier Division Standings

Current league table

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Shamrock Rovers	31	+18	59
2	St Patrick's Athl.	31	+26	56
3	Bohemians	31	+18	56
4	Derry City	32	+3	41
5	Dundalk	32	-4	41
6	Shelbourne	31	-3	39
7	Galway United	31	-6	37
8	Waterford	32	-10	34
9	Drogheda United	32	-13	34
10	Sligo Rovers	31	-29	23

Playing Style Analysis

Derry City

They maintain balanced possession (54%). They've proven effective without the ball, winning 4 games with less possession. However, they've lost 5 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. Their comeback ability is notable: 2 wins after being behind at the break Additionally, They've salvaged 13 points from losing positions this season Meanwhile, However, they've blown 7 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 17 points dropped after taking the lead. Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading. They move the ball forward with intent (around 31 passes per shot) Additionally, They're well-organized defensively (only 2.3 saves required per game). As a top-4 side facing another top-5 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.

Derry City

They maintain balanced possession (54%)

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•They maintain balanced possession (54%).
•They've proven effective without the ball, winning 4 games with less possession.
•However, they've lost 5 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results.
•Their comeback ability is notable: 2 wins after being behind at the break.
•They've salvaged 13 points from losing positions this season.
•However, they've blown 7 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead.
•Their game management needs work: 17 points dropped after taking the lead.
•Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading.
•They move the ball forward with intent (around 31 passes per shot).
•They're well-organized defensively (only 2.3 saves required per game).
•As a top-4 side facing another top-5 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.

Dundalk

This team they maintain balanced possession (52%). Despite often having less possession, they've won 5 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility Additionally, A concerning pattern: they've lost 5 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create Meanwhile, They've gained 10 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end. A concerning pattern: they've lost 8 games despite leading at the break. They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 29 points from winning positions. In attack, they create numerous opportunities (15.3 shots/game, 5.1 on target). Positioned 5th, they're facing a team 1 places above them in the table.

Dundalk

They maintain balanced possession (52%)

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•They maintain balanced possession (52%).
•Despite often having less possession, they've won 5 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility.
•A concerning pattern: they've lost 5 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create.
•They've gained 10 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end.
•A concerning pattern: they've lost 8 games despite leading at the break.
•They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 29 points from winning positions.
•In attack, they create numerous opportunities (15.3 shots/game, 5.1 on target).
•Positioned 5th, they're facing a team 1 places above them in the table.