Dundalk vs Derry City Prediction 29 May 2026
🔊 This match features two sides struggling for goals in recent rounds. Dundalk and Derry City sit close to each other in the table, with the hosts in fourth place and the visitors just behind in sixth. Over their last ten outings, neither team has managed to put together a consistent winning run-draws and defeats have been common for both. The main intrigue here is which side can make the most of their limited chances, given their cautious approach and modest attacking records.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 10 April 2026 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here’s a comparative look at the key stats from that match (Dundalk were the home team):
- Possession: 66% vs 34%;
- Corners: 6 vs 0;
- Fouls committed: 2 vs 15;
- Yellow cards: 3 vs 7;
- Shots on target: 8 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head clashes between Dundalk and Derry City:
- They have played 55 matches;
- The hosts have claimed 27 wins, the visitors have 10 victories, while 18 games have ended in a draw;
- Goals scored: 94 for Dundalk, 64 for Derry City;
- Average goals in the first half - 1.25, in the second half - 1.62;
- Average total goals per match - 2.87.
Head-to-head statistics Dundalk - Derry City
Dundalk Team Overview
The team's most recent official fixture took place on in the Leinster Cup, with Dundalk hosting St Patrick's Athletic. The match ended in a 0-1 defeat for Dundalk.
The key match statistics (Dundalk vs St Patrick's Athletic) were as follows:
- Possession: 48% vs 52%;
- Corners: 7 vs 8;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 3 vs 8.
🔴 Dundalk have struggled to find consistency this season, recording four wins, three defeats, and three draws in their last 10 matches. During this stretch, they are averaging just 1.4 goals per game-noticeably below their season average of 1.61. Over the past five rounds, Dundalk have picked up two draws, two losses, and only one win, with their attacking unit lacking reliability-having surpassed the 1.5-goal mark just once in their last six outings. Defensively, Dundalk concede more than a goal per game, even when playing at home.
Match Results: Dundalk
Derry City Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, facing Derry City away from home. The contest ended in a goalless draw, 0-0.
Here’s a look at the key match stats (Derry City vs Shelbourne):
- Possession: 72% vs 28%;
- Corners: 4 vs 4;
- Fouls: 12 vs 11;
- Yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 1 vs 0.
⚪ Derry City have been among the league’s lowest-scoring sides in recent rounds, averaging just 0.9 goals per game across their last ten matches. Despite suffering only one defeat in that span, they have managed just two wins. Four of their last five fixtures have ended in draws-a clear sign of the visitors’ cautious approach and limited attacking options. The club’s struggles in front of goal are evident: Derry have scored fewer than 1.5 goals in six of their previous seven Premier Division outings.
Match Results: Derry City
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 55;
- First-half wins at home - 10; away - 6; draws - 11;
- Average first-half goals: 1.25;
- Today's hosts average 0.85 goals in the first half, while the visitors score 0.4.
First-half stats: Dundalk (home) vs Derry City (away)
- Tournament matches played: 9 vs 9;
- Wins: 3 (33.33%) vs 4 (44.44%);
- Losses: 2 (22.22%) vs 1 (11.11%);
- Draws: 4 (44.44%) vs 4 (44.44%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 0.78;
- Average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 0.22.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 4 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.6) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.2).
- Dundalk have lost the first half at home in five of their last six head-to-head clashes with Derry City in the Premier Division.
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head record:
- Matches played - 55;
- Home wins - 27, away wins - 10, draws - 18.
Stats: Dundalk vs Derry City
- Matches in this competition: 18 vs 19;
- Wins: 6 vs 4;
- Win percentage: 33% vs 21%;
- Losses: 4 vs 5;
- Draws: 8 vs 10.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 2;
- Losses: 4 vs 1;
- Draws: 3 vs 7.
- Derry City have drawn 5 of their last 6 Premier Division matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head averages:
- Home side - 1.71, away side - 1.16;
- Average total goals in head-to-head - 2.87;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 30 times; at Dundalk’s ground - 15 times.
Average total goals stats: Dundalk vs Derry City
- This competition: 3.11 vs 2.21;
- Goals scored per match: 1.61 vs 1.11;
- First half: 0.72 vs 0.42;
- Second half: 0.89 vs 0.68;
- Dundalk at home in this competition - 1.78;
- Derry City away in this competition - 0.89;
- Last 10 matches: Dundalk - 1.4 (home - 1.43), Derry City - 0.9 (away - 1.17).
- Dundalk have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Corner Prediction
Dundalk: Stats
- This season: average corners per match - 6; at home - 5.11;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 6.1; at home - 5.29.
Derry City: Stats
- This season: average corners per match - 6.11; away - 5.22;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 5.3; away - 4.83.
- Dundalk have taken over 3.5 corners at home in 6 of their last 7 games.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 55;
- Both teams have scored in total - 30 times;
- At Dundalk’s ground - 15 times.
Stats: Dundalk vs Derry City
- Matches in this competition: 18 vs 19;
- Matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): Dundalk - 12, Derry City - 11;
- Dundalk BTTS at home - 5 (56%);
- Derry City BTTS away - 5 (56%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: Dundalk - 7, Derry City - 5;
- Dundalk BTTS at home - 5 (71%);
- Derry City BTTS away - 4 (67%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most frequent scorelines (current season):
- Most common score in the competition: 1-1 (12/91, 13.2%);
- Dundalk’s most frequent home result: 1-0 (2/9, 22.2%);
- Derry City’s most frequent away results: 0-0, 1-0, and 2-2 (each occurred in 2/9, 22.2%).
Based on statistical analysis and probability distribution, the algorithm projects the top three outcomes:
1-1 - 12.34% (odds: 6)
1-0 - 9.89% (odds: 8)
2-1 - 8.56% (odds: 8.5)
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
The current form of both sides suggests we shouldn't expect an open, high-scoring contest. Goals have been hard to come by, with both the hosts and visitors frequently settling for draws. A logical option here is backing under 2.5 goals-this bet has landed in six of Derry City’s last seven matches, and the recent scoring record of both teams further supports a low-scoring affair.
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