Drogheda vs Dundalk Prediction 22 May 2026
🔊 The league table highlights the contrasting ambitions of these sides: Drogheda United find themselves in eighth place, while Dundalk are holding on to fourth. The hosts come into this clash on shaky form, having lost three of their last five matches. Dundalk, meanwhile, have managed just one win in their previous five outings but have collected more points over the last ten games. Their most recent head-to-head ended in a 1-1 draw.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 20 February 2026 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here’s a breakdown of the key stats from that match, with Dundalk playing at home:
- Possession: 60% vs 40%;
- Corners: 8 vs 3;
- Fouls committed: 15 vs 13;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 3 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Drogheda United and Dundalk:
- 46 matches played;
- The hosts have claimed 11 wins, while the visitors have secured 26 victories, with 9 draws between them;
- Goals scored: 45 for Drogheda United, 86 for Dundalk;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.17; in the second half: 1.67;
- Average total goals per match: 2.85.
Head-to-head statistics Drogheda - Dundalk
Drogheda United Team Overview
The team's most recent official fixture took place on in the Premier Division, with Waterford United hosting Drogheda United. The match ended in a 2-1 victory.
Here are the key stats from the game (Drogheda United vs Waterford United):
- Possession: 53% vs 47%;
- Corners: 4 vs 4;
- Fouls committed: 11 vs 18;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 6;
- Shots on target: 6 vs 3.
🔵 Drogheda United have struggled for consistency, picking up just two wins and suffering three defeats in their last five outings. The team averages 1.24 goals scored per match while conceding 1.65, highlighting defensive issues and a lack of attacking reliability. Over a ten-game stretch, Drogheda have managed only three victories, losing five times as their defensive record has worsened-conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game. Despite playing at home, their motivation is limited to securing a mid-table finish.
Match Results: Drogheda United
Dundalk Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, facing Dundalk away from home. Shamrock Rovers came up short, losing 1-0.
Here’s a look at the key match stats (Dundalk vs Shamrock Rovers):
- Possession: 31% vs 69%
- Corners: 4 vs 5
- Fouls committed: 13 vs 6
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 0
- Shots on target: 3 vs 4
🔴 Dundalk are showing far more consistent form this season: with six wins and seven draws from seventeen matches, they remain within striking distance of the league’s front-runners. The side averages 1.65 goals scored per game while conceding just under that mark (1.53), and their last ten outings have produced four wins and three draws-a run that outpaces their opponents both in points collected and attacking efficiency. However, away fixtures continue to pose a challenge for Dundalk, as their recent record on the road features just one win in their last five attempts.
Match Results: Dundalk
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Matches played - 46;
- Home wins - 11, Away wins - 26, Draws - 9.
Stats: Drogheda United vs Dundalk
- Games in the competition: 17 vs 17;
- Wins: 5 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 29% vs 35%;
- Losses: 8 vs 4;
- Draws: 4 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 5;
- Losses: 5 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Drogheda United have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 20 of the last 21 head-to-head games against Dundalk.
- Drogheda United have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 16 of the last 17 Premier Division meetings between these sides.
- Drogheda United have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in eight of their last nine matches overall.
- Drogheda United have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in seven of their last eight Premier Division fixtures.
- Drogheda United have covered a +1.5 handicap in six of their last seven matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 0.98, Away side - 1.87;
- Head-to-head average - 2.85 goals per match;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 26 times; at Drogheda’s ground - 13 times.
Average total stats: Drogheda United vs Dundalk
- In this competition: 2.88 vs 3.18;
- Goals scored per game: 1.24 vs 1.65;
- First half: 0.47 vs 0.71;
- Second half: 0.76 vs 0.94;
- Drogheda United at home in this competition - average of 1 goal per game;
- Dundalk away in this competition - average of 1.5 goals per game;
- Last 10 matches: Drogheda (home) - average of 1, Dundalk (away) - average of 2.
- Under 3.5 goals has landed in nine consecutive head-to-head meetings at Drogheda’s ground.
- Under 3.5 goals has also landed in eight straight Premier Division head-to-heads at Drogheda’s stadium.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Total matches played - 46;
- Both teams have scored in all-time meetings - 26 times;
- At Drogheda’s ground - both teams scored in 13 matches.
Stats: Drogheda United vs Dundalk
- Games played in the competition: 17 vs 17;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 11;
- Drogheda United BTTS at home - 3 (38%);
- Dundalk BTTS away - 6 (75%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: Drogheda - 7, Dundalk -7;
- Drogheda United BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Dundalk BTTS away -2 (67%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most common results (current season):
- The most frequent result in the competition: 1-1 (11/84, or 13.1%);
- Drogheda United’s most common home results: 0-0, 1-0 (2/8, or 25% each);
- Dundalk’s most frequent away results: 1-1, 2-2 (2/8, or 25% each).
Based on statistical analysis and probability distribution, the algorithm’s top three predicted scorelines are:
1-1 -11.21% (odds: 7)
1-2 -9% (odds:9)
0-1 -7.94% (odds:10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The storyline centers on the visitors' consistency and Drogheda's well-documented struggles at home against this particular opponent. Historically, the hosts have rarely managed to score more than once in head-to-head clashes with Dundalk. Given the track record between these two sides, our editorial team sees under 3.5 total goals as the most reasonable prediction, especially since this bet has landed in each of their last nine meetings at Drogheda’s ground.No comments
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