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

Derry City

D L D W L

No standing data

0-1

Pen. 0-3

16/08/2025 15:00

Drogheda United

D W W W L

No standing data

Ireland FAI Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Drogheda United on 16 August 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) 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.

Our algorithm prediction: a draw with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Drogheda United, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Derry City have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

Probability %

Pred HT

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2025-08-16

Derry City vs Drogheda United - Prediction & Odds

Derry City

Drogheda United

2025-08-16 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/08/2025

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Derry City and Drogheda United in the Ireland FAI Cup football standings for the 2025 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

27/06/2025 14:45

Derry City

3 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

16/05/2025 14:45

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

11/04/2025 14:45

Derry City

1 - 3

Drogheda United

IRE PR

10/11/2024 11:00

Drogheda United

2 - 0

Derry City

IRFAIC

27/09/2024 14:45

Drogheda United

2 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

28/06/2024 14:45

Derry City

5 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

Derry City

33%

Draw

17%

Drogheda United

50%

Derry City Last 6 matches

08/08/2025 14:45

Derry City 0 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

03/08/2025 14:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

25/07/2025 14:45

Derry City 1 - 1 Bohemians IRE PR

18/07/2025 14:45

Treaty United 1 - 5 Derry City IRFAIC

12/07/2025 14:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

06/07/2025 08:00

Cliftonville 2 - 2 Derry City INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

08/08/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

01/08/2025 14:45

Bohemians 0 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

18/07/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 5 - 0 Crumlin United IRFAIC

04/07/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 0 Galway United IRE PR

27/06/2025 14:45

Derry City 3 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

23/06/2025 14:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland FAI Cup

Played games

Derry City

Drogheda United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

3.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

2.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (100%)0 (0%)

Derry City

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(100%)2 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(100%)3 0(0%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 2(100%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(0%)0 3(100%)

Under /Over

(50%)1 1(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)1 2(67%)

/Yes

(100%)2 0(0%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)2 1(33%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

Drogheda United

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

18.50 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Drogheda United

Total shots

17.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Derry City Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

68%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derry City

Played games

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.00

Clean sheets

0.33

10.50

Corners

7.33

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

2.33

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

3.00

2.00

0.50

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derry City vs Drogheda United on 16 August 2025 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 FAI Cup 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 FAI Cup 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 FAI Cup standings and the Ireland FAI Cup 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 FAI Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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