Our Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction: 2-1
Derry City vs Drogheda United in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday March 20, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Derry City vs Drogheda United prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Derry City's Last Match – St Patricks vs Derry City
Determined to get back to winning ways, Derry City must win after their 0-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division draw against St Patricks on March 16. In that match, Derry City controlled 48% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Patricks | 52% | 0 (1) | 1.1 | 76 |
 Derry City | 48% | 0 (2) | 0.43 | 35 |
Drogheda United's Last Match – Drogheda United vs Shamrock Rovers
Drogheda United will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division stalemate against Shamrock Rovers on March 16. In that match, Drogheda United recorded 34% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drogheda United | 34% | 0 (3) | 0.6 | 44 |
 Shamrock Rovers | 66% | 0 (2) | 0.63 | 35 |
Derry City vs Drogheda United Stats
Key Stats
| Derry City | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derry City are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Drogheda United average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Derry City 14-10
Drogheda United 10-12
What are the odds for this match?
Derry City to win: @1.533
Draw: @3.6
Drogheda United to win: @6
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925
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