Our Drogheda United vs Derry City Prediction: 1-1
Drogheda United vs Derry City in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday September 26, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Drogheda United vs Derry City 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
Drogheda United's Last Match – Drogheda United vs Shelbourne
Drogheda United will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division success over Shelbourne on September 22. In that match, Drogheda United recorded 31% possession, firing 2 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drogheda United | 31% | 2 (3) | 0.23 | 27 |
 Shelbourne | 69% | 10 (4) | 2.52 | 100 |
Derry City's Last Match – Derry City vs Shelbourne
Derry City must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division draw against Shelbourne on September 19. In that match, Derry City controlled 48% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derry City | 48% | 0 (1) | 0.28 | 40 |
| Shelbourne | 52% | 0 (2) | 1.39 | 44 |
Drogheda United vs Derry City Stats
Key Stats
| Drogheda United | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 1.18 |
| 0.69 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Drogheda United are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Derry City average 1.6 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Drogheda United 12-9
Derry City 16-14
What are the odds for this match?
Drogheda United to win: @3.7
Draw: @3.1
Derry City to win: @2
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