Derry City vs Drogheda United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 07 April

Derry City

L W D D W

2nd place in Ireland Premier Division

0 - 1

07/04/2023 14:45

Drogheda United

W L D L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Drogheda United on 07 April 2023 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derry City vs Drogheda United preview before placing your bet.

Derry City are currently 2nd with 65 points after 36 matches.
Drogheda United sit 7th with 41 points from 36 matches.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Derry City and Drogheda United have each won 1 of the last 6 meetings, while 4 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 07/04/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	72	36	20	12	4	67	27	40
02 Derry City	65	36	18	11	7	57	24	33
03 St. Patricks Athletic	62	36	19	5	12	59	42	17
04 Shelbourne	60	36	15	15	6	44	27	17
05 Dundalk	58	36	17	7	12	59	44	15
06 Bohemians	58	36	16	10	10	53	40	13
07 Drogheda United	41	36	10	11	15	40	54	-14
08 Sligo Rovers	37	36	10	7	19	36	51	-15
09 Cork City	31	36	8	7	21	35	64	-29
10 UC Dublin	11	36	2	5	29	19	96	-77

Head To Head

19/08/2022 14:45

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

17/06/2022 14:45

Derry City

1 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

18/04/2022 14:45

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

14/03/2022 15:45

Derry City

2 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

22/01/2022 10:00

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Derry City

INT CF

24/10/2021 09:00

Drogheda United

1 - 0

Derry City

IRE PR

Derry City

17%

Draw

67%

Drogheda United

17%

Derry City Last 6 matches

17/03/2023 15:45

Derry City 1 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

10/03/2023 15:45

Derry City 0 - 0 Dundalk IRE PR

06/03/2023 15:45

UC Dublin 0 - 4 Derry City IRE PR

03/03/2023 16:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

24/02/2023 15:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

17/02/2023 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

16/03/2023 15:45

Drogheda United 0 - 1 Dundalk IRE PR

10/03/2023 15:45

UC Dublin 0 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

06/03/2023 15:45

Bohemians 3 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

03/03/2023 15:45

Drogheda United 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

24/02/2023 15:45

Drogheda United 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

17/02/2023 15:45

Shelbourne 0 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Derry City

Drogheda United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.44

Scored

Avg. per game

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.17

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

11 (61%)7 (39%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

11 (61%)7 (39%)

Derry City

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(67%)12 6(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)11 7(39%)

Under /Over

(17%)3 15(83%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(28%)5 13(72%)

Under /Over

(33%)6 12(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)6 12(67%)

/Yes

(22%)4 14(78%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)9 9(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

Drogheda United

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

15.33 avg / game

Blocked

25 total

Avg. 3.57

Drogheda United

Total shots

13.44 avg / game

Blocked

18 total

Avg. 2.25

Derry City Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

4240

Avg. 471 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

3404

Avg. 340 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derry City

Played games

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.61

Clean sheets

0.28

7.83

141

Corners

101

5.61

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.89

Offsides

1.61

GK saves

2.28

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.78

2.61

0.17

0.17

9.22

166

Fouls

152

8.44

5.83

105

Tackles

113

6.28

NEXT MATCHES

08/02

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derry City vs Drogheda United on 07 April 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Derry City vs Drogheda United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Derry City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Drogheda United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Derry City and Drogheda United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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