Derry City vs Drogheda United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 February

Derry City

L D D W L

4th place in Ireland Premier Division

2-1

16/02/2024 19:45

Drogheda United

D W D L L

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Drogheda United on 16 February 2024 (kick-off: 19:45) 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 4th with 55 points after 36 matches.
Drogheda United sit 9th with 34 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Derry City to win with probability 66%.
Head-to-head history favors Derry City, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Drogheda United have one win, while 3 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

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Weather

19:45

2024-02-16

Derry City vs Drogheda United - Prediction & Odds

Derry City

Drogheda United

2024-02-16 19:45

STANDINGS UP TO 16/02/2024

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

01 Shelbourne	63	36	17	12	7	40	27	13
02 Shamrock Rovers	61	36	17	10	9	50	35	15
03 St. Patricks Athletic	59	36	17	8	11	51	37	14
04 Derry City	55	36	14	13	9	48	31	17
05 Galway United	52	36	13	13	10	33	29	4
06 Sligo Rovers	49	36	13	10	13	40	51	-11
07 Waterford United	45	36	13	6	17	43	47	-4
08 Bohemians	42	36	10	12	14	39	43	-4
09 Drogheda United	34	36	7	13	16	41	58	-17
10 Dundalk	26	36	5	11	20	23	50	-27

Head To Head

06/10/2023 18:45

Drogheda United

0 - 0

Derry City

IRE PR

13/08/2023 17:30

Derry City

3 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

05/05/2023 18:45

Drogheda United

0 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

07/04/2023 18:45

Derry City

0 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

19/08/2022 18:45

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

17/06/2022 18:45

Derry City

1 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

Derry City

33%

Draw

50%

Drogheda United

17%

Derry City Last 6 matches

31/01/2024 19:45

Institute FC 0 - 3 Derry City INT CF

26/01/2024 19:30

Derry City 2 - 0 Finn Harps INT CF

23/01/2024 19:30

Derry City 4 - 0 Glenavon Lurgan INT CF

20/01/2024 14:30

Sligo Rovers 5 - 4 Derry City INT CF

14/01/2024 14:10

Finn Harps 2 - 2 Derry City INT CF

03/11/2023 19:45

Derry City 3 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

09/02/2024 19:45

Drogheda United 2 - 1 Bray Wanderers INT CF

05/02/2024 14:00

Malahide United 2 - 4 Drogheda United INT CF

02/02/2024 19:45

Dundalk 1 - 2 Drogheda United Leinster S C

26/01/2024 20:00

Drogheda United 1 - 2 St. Patricks Athletic INT CF

22/01/2024 19:45

Drogheda United 3 - 1 Bohemians INT CF

16/01/2024 19:00

Longford Town 0 - 0 Drogheda United INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Derry City

Drogheda United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.31

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

9 (25%)27 (75%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

15 (42%)21 (58%)

Derry City

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(64%)23 13(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

Under /Over

(14%)5 31(86%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)18 18(50%)

/Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

Drogheda United

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

13.28 avg / game

Blocked

82 total

Avg. 3.57

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.47 avg / game

Blocked

67 total

Avg. 3.19

Derry City Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

14517

Avg. 427 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

9269

Avg. 273 / game

Accurate

55%

Ball possession

39%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derry City

Played games

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.28

5.89

212

Corners

137

3.81

5.97

215

Throw-ins

179

4.97

1.22

Offsides

1.58

2.22

GK saves

2.50

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.03

2.50

0.03

0.14

10.47

377

Fouls

393

10.92

12.67

456

Tackles

484

13.44

NEXT MATCHES

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 16 February 2024 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

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland Premier Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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