Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – March 20

Derry City

W L D W L

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

2-2

20/03/2026 15:45

Drogheda United

D L L W D

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Drogheda United on March 20, 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) 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 for you.

Derry City are currently 6th with 30 points after 26 matches.
Drogheda United sit 8th with 27 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Derry City to win with probability 59%.
Head-to-head history favors Drogheda United, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Derry City 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

15:45

2026-03-20

Derry City vs Drogheda United - Prediction & Odds

Derry City

Drogheda United

2026-03-20 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 20/03/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	51	26	15	6	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	44	26	12	8	6	41	22	19
03 Bohemians	44	26	12	8	6	41	28	13
04 Dundalk	37	26	9	10	7	40	38	2
05 Shelbourne	34	25	8	10	7	35	36	-1
06 Derry City	30	26	6	12	8	33	32	1
07 Galway United	29	25	7	8	10	33	40	-7
08 Drogheda United	27	26	6	9	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	25	26	5	10	11	34	47	-13
10 Sligo Rovers	22	26	5	7	14	23	43	-20

Head To Head

26/09/2025 14:45

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

16/08/2025 15:00

Derry City

1 - 1

Drogheda United

IRFAIC

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

Derry City

17%

Draw

50%

Drogheda United

33%

Derry City Last 6 matches

16/03/2026 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

13/03/2026 15:45

Derry City 1 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

06/03/2026 16:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

27/02/2026 15:45

Derry City 4 - 2 Waterford United IRE PR

20/02/2026 15:45

Derry City 0 - 1 Bohemians IRE PR

13/02/2026 15:45

Derry City 2 - 2 Dundalk IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

16/03/2026 15:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

13/03/2026 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

07/03/2026 15:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

27/02/2026 15:45

Drogheda United 1 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

20/02/2026 16:00

Dundalk 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

13/02/2026 16:00

Drogheda United 2 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

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

1.62

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.23

Scored

Avg. per game

1.08

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.23

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 13 home matches

YesNo

10 (77%)3 (23%)

In last 13 home matches

NoYes

9 (69%)4 (31%)

Derry City

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(69%)9 4(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(62%)8 5(38%)

Under /Over

(15%)2 11(85%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)5 8(62%)

Under /Over

(46%)6 7(54%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(23%)3 10(77%)

/Yes

(62%)8 5(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(46%)6 7(54%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

Drogheda United

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

15.62 avg / game

Blocked

66 total

Avg. 6.00

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.62 avg / game

Blocked

42 total

Avg. 3.23

Derry City Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

5753

Avg. 443 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

60%

Total passes

3775

Avg. 290 / game

Accurate

60%

Ball possession

40%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derry City

Played games

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.46

6.69

Corners

4.08

25.31

329

Throw-ins

276

21.23

1.62

Offsides

1.92

1.62

GK saves

3.31

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.15

2.54

0.00

0.00

11.54

150

Fouls

124

9.54

11.38

148

Tackles

135

10.38

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 20 March 2026 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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