Derry City vs Drogheda Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 26 June 2026
🔊 In the upcoming fixture, Derry City host Drogheda United with both clubs facing contrasting ambitions. The hosts sit mid-table and have all but lost their hopes of qualifying for European competitions, while the visitors remain motivated as they look to avoid getting dragged into a relegation battle. Recent form has been inconsistent for both sides: Derry City rarely pick up wins but have managed to steer clear of major setbacks, whereas Drogheda United have shown greater attacking output on their travels, though defensive frailties remain an issue. This match promises goal-scoring opportunities at both ends.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 08 May 2026 and ended 1-0. Here’s a statistical breakdown from that match, with Drogheda United playing at home:
- Possession: 31% vs 69%;
- Corners: 1 vs 9;
- Fouls: 7 vs 10;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Derry City and Drogheda United:
- They have faced each other 55 times;
- The hosts have claimed 20 wins, the visitors 16, with 19 draws;
- Total goals scored: 83 for Derry City, 59 for Drogheda United;
- Average goals in the first half: 1.04; in the second half: 1.55;
- Average total goals per match: 2.58.
Head-to-head statistics Derry City - Drogheda
Derry City Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on in the Premier Division, with Shamrock Rovers playing host to Derry City. The contest ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here’s a breakdown of the key match stats (Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers):
- Possession: 30% vs 70%;
- Corners: 2 vs 6;
- Fouls: 11 vs 10;
- Yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 8.
Derry City are experiencing a mixed run of form, with just one win, six draws, and three defeats in their last ten outings. They’re averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game, highlighting a balanced approach but lacking a decisive edge in either attack or defence. In terms of the league table, their chances of pushing for a European spot remain purely theoretical at this stage - after 23 rounds, they trail the target zone by 11 points.
Match Results: Derry City
Drogheda United Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, facing Drogheda United away from home. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here’s a look at the key stats from that Drogheda United vs Shelbourne clash:
- Possession: 34% vs 66%;
- Corners: 2 vs 1;
- Fouls committed: 8 vs 12;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 9.
Drogheda find themselves closer to the relegation zone than to mid-table safety, currently sitting just three points clear of the play-off places. That explains their determination to secure their top-flight status. Over their last ten fixtures, the side have picked up three wins, suffered four defeats, and drawn three times. Offensively, they remain potent, averaging 1.5 goals per game, but defensive lapses persist as they concede an average of 1.9 goals. Away from home, Drogheda matches tend to deliver goals at both ends: eight of their last nine trips have seen them both score and concede.
Match Results: Drogheda United
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head meetings:
- Matches played - 55;
- First-half wins: home side - 16, away side - 6, draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.04 goals;
- Today's hosts average 0.64 goals in the first half, visitors - 0.4.
First-half stats: Derry City (home) vs Drogheda United (away)
- Matches played in the competition: 10 vs 10;
- Wins: 2 (20%) vs 1 (10%);
- Losses: 5 (50%) vs 5 (50%);
- Draws: 3 (30%) vs 4 (40%);
- Average goals scored: 1.1 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.7 vs 0.8.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 2;
- Losses: 3 vs 5;
- Draws: 4 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 0.8 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 1).
- Drogheda United have conceded in the first half in five consecutive Premier Division matches.
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Total meetings - 55;
- Home wins - 20, Away wins - 16, Draws - 19.
Stats: Derry City vs Drogheda United
- Matches played this season: 23 vs 21;
- Wins: 5 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 22% vs 24%;
- Losses: 7 vs 9;
- Draws: 11 vs 7.
Last 10 games:
- Wins: 1 vs 3;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 6 vs 3.
- Drogheda United have covered a +1.5 handicap in 6 of their last 7 Premier Division fixtures.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 1.51, Away side - 1.07;
- Overall head-to-head average - 2.58;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 30 times; at the home ground - 13 times.
Average goals stats: Derry City vs Drogheda United
- This season: 2.39 vs 3.0;
- Goals scored per game: 1.22 vs 1.29;
- First half: 0.43 vs 0.52;
- Second half: 0.78 vs 0.76;
- Derry City at home in the league - 1.7;
- Drogheda United away in the league - 1.3;
- Last 10 matches: 1.1 (home - 1.25) vs 1.5 (away - 1.4).
- Drogheda United have scored under 1.5 goals on the road in 19 of their last 21 away matches.
- Drogheda United have netted under 1.5 goals in 16 of their last 18 Premier Division away games.
Corner Kicks Prediction
Derry City: Stats
- This season: average corners per game - 5.78; at home - 7.1;
- Last 10 matches: average - 5.7; at home - 6.75.
Drogheda United: Stats
- This season: average corners per game - 3.76, away - 3.6;
- Last 10 matches: average - 3.4; away - 3.4.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Total meetings - 55;
- Both teams have scored all-time - 30 times;
- At the home ground - on 13 occasions.
Stats: Derry City vs Drogheda United
- Matches played in the league: 23 vs 21;
- Games this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 14;
- Derry City BTTS at home - 7 (70%);
- Drogheda United BTTS away - 8 (80%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS games: 7 vs 7;
- Derry City BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Drogheda United BTTS away - 4 (80%).
- Drogheda United have scored and conceded in nine of their last ten away games.
- Drogheda United have scored and conceded in eight of their last nine Premier Division away fixtures.
Correct Score Prediction
Most common scorelines this season:
- The most frequent result in the league: 1-1 (14 out of 108 games, 13%);
- Derry City’s most common home result: 2-2 (2 out of 10, 20%);
- Drogheda United’s most frequent away scoreline: 2-1 (3 out of 10, 30%).
Based on statistical analysis and probability distribution, the algorithm suggests these top three outcomes:
1-0 - 10.43% (odds: 5.66)
1-1 - 9.92% (odds: 6.42)
2-1 - 9.63% (odds: 6.77)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match scenario revolves around the visitors’ shaky defense and the hosts’ only marginally more reliable back line. Both sides have shown a tendency to play in high-scoring contests, without either team truly dominating. Drogheda’s recent away record highlights the likelihood of goals at both ends. The table situation raises the stakes primarily for the visitors, who need to keep battling to secure their top-flight status-a factor that could open up the game and create chances for both teams. Our main prediction: both teams to score (yes).No comments
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