Friday, May 8, 2026 • 18:45
Weavers Park, Drogheda
Drogheda United

Drogheda United

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Derry City

Derry City

Drogheda United vs Derry City predictions & stats

Top pick Drogheda United 48%, Over 2.5 goals 27%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier Division.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
43%vs43%
Drogheda United / Derry City
Avg Goals/Game
1.00vs1.29
Combined avg: 2.29
Form
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Last 5
Clean Sheets %
43%vs14%
Drogheda United / Derry City

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
D
L
L
L
D
Away Team - Form
D
L
L
W
L
8
Points
8
2
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
3
Losses
3
7
Goals For
9
9
Goals Against
9
1.00
Avg Goals For/Game
1.29
4
Goals For 1st Half
1
1
Goals Against 1st Half
5
3
Goals For 2nd Half
8
8
Goals Against 2nd Half
4
3
Clean Sheets
1
1
Failed to Score
3
43%
BTTS %
43%
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

37%
Possession %
45%
285
Passes/Game
362
58%
Pass Accuracy %
77%
7.7
Shots/Game
11.3
2.3
Shots on Target/Game
2
5.3
Shots Inside Box/Game
5
2.3
Shots Outside Box/Game
6.3
2.3
Corners/Game
6.3
10.3
Fouls/Game
15.7
2.7
Saves/Game
4
3.3
Shots per Goal
3.8
1
Shots on Target per Goal
0.7
0
Games with More Possession
1
3
Games with Less Possession
2
-
Goals/Game when More Possession
1
0.7
Goals/Game when Less Possession
0
0
Won with Less Possession
0
0
Lost with More Possession
-
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
0%
0
Points Won (Last 10 min)
0
0
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
1
0
Won After Losing at Some Point
0
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Playing Style Analysis

Drogheda United

This team a reactive side with 37% average possession. They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 2 times after being ahead at halftime. They've dropped 6 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. They struggle to manage games effectively, dropping far more points from winning positions than they gain from losing ones Additionally, They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 285 passes per game. Their attacking output is modest (7.7 shots/game).

Derry City

They maintain balanced possession (45%). Their comeback ability is notable: 2 wins after being behind at the break. They've salvaged 7 points from losing positions this season Additionally, They're mentally resilient, gaining significantly more points from losing positions than they drop from winning ones Meanwhile, They often shoot from distance (6.3 shots outside the box/game). They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 18% of attempts on target. Defensively, they're aggressive (15.7 fouls/game). They generate many corner opportunities (6.3 corners/game).

Drogheda United Half-Time Performance

Drogheda United home games half time results

Derry City Half-Time Performance

Derry City away games half time results

Drogheda United vs League Standings

Derry City vs League Standings