Drogheda United vs Derry City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 12 April

Drogheda United

D W D L L

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

2-2

12/04/2024 14:45

Derry City

L D D W L

4th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Derry City on 12 April 2024 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Drogheda United vs Derry City preview before placing your bet.

Drogheda United are currently 9th with 34 points after 36 matches.
Derry City sit 4th with 55 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Derry City to win with probability 55%.
Head-to-head history favors Derry City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Drogheda United have one win, while 2 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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2024-04-12

Drogheda United vs Derry City - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

Derry City

2024-04-12 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 12/04/2024

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

16/02/2024 15:45

Derry City

2 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

06/10/2023 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 0

Derry City

IRE PR

13/08/2023 13:30

Derry City

3 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

05/05/2023 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

07/04/2023 14:45

Derry City

0 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

19/08/2022 14:45

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

Drogheda United

17%

Draw

33%

Derry City

50%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

05/04/2024 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

01/04/2024 08:00

Dundalk 0 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

29/03/2024 15:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

19/03/2024 15:45

Drogheda United 4 - 0 Athlone Town INT CF

16/03/2024 15:45

Sligo Rovers 3 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

08/03/2024 15:45

Galway United 0 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Derry City

05/04/2024 14:45

Derry City 4 - 1 Dundalk IRE PR

01/04/2024 11:59

Shelbourne 0 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

29/03/2024 15:45

Derry City 0 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

15/03/2024 15:45

Bohemians 2 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

08/03/2024 15:45

Derry City 3 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

04/03/2024 15:45

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

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

Drogheda United

Derry City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored

Avg. per game

0.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.31

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

15 (42%)21 (58%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

9 (25%)27 (75%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Derry City

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)23 13(36%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(14%)5 31(86%)

Under /Over

(50%)18 18(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

/Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Derry City

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.47 avg / game

Blocked

67 total

Avg. 3.19

Derry City

Total shots

13.28 avg / game

Blocked

82 total

Avg. 3.57

Drogheda United Pass Derry City

Total passes

9269

Avg. 273 / game

Accurate

55%

Ball possession

39%

Total passes

14517

Avg. 427 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.36

3.81

137

Corners

212

5.89

4.97

179

Throw-ins

215

5.97

1.58

Offsides

1.22

2.50

GK saves

2.22

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.50

2.03

0.14

0.03

10.92

393

Fouls

377

10.47

13.44

484

Tackles

456

12.67

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Drogheda United vs Derry City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Drogheda United vs Derry City on 12 April 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.

Drogheda United vs Derry City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Drogheda United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Derry City'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 Drogheda United and Derry City 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.

Explore More Ireland Premier Division Predictions

Find every upcoming Ireland Premier Division fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less