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

Drogheda United

W D L W D

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

1-1

16/05/2025 14:45

Derry City

D D W W W

2nd place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Derry City on 16 May 2025 (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 6th with 51 points after 36 matches.
Derry City sit 2nd with 63 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Derry City to win with probability 42%.
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

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Weather

14:45

2025-05-16

Drogheda United vs Derry City - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

Derry City

2025-05-16 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2025

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	66	36	19	9	8	56	33	23
02 Derry City	63	36	18	9	9	52	39	13
03 Shelbourne	59	36	15	14	7	48	37	11
04 Bohemians	54	36	16	6	14	48	39	9
05 St. Patricks Athletic	52	36	13	13	10	42	32	10
06 Drogheda United	51	36	12	15	9	38	38	0
07 Sligo Rovers	41	36	11	8	17	42	54	-12
08 Galway United	39	36	9	12	15	37	44	-7
09 Waterford United	39	36	11	6	19	41	60	-19
10 Cork City	24	36	4	12	20	33	61	-28

Head To Head

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

12/04/2024 14:45

Drogheda United

2 - 2

Derry City

IRE PR

16/02/2024 15:45

Derry City

2 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

Drogheda United

50%

Draw

17%

Derry City

33%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

09/05/2025 14:45

Shamrock Rovers 3 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

05/05/2025 12:00

Drogheda United 3 - 2 Cork City IRE PR

02/05/2025 14:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Drogheda United IRE PR

25/04/2025 14:45

Galway United 2 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

21/04/2025 12:00

Drogheda United 0 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

18/04/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 2 Shelbourne IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Derry City

09/05/2025 14:45

Cork City 1 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

05/05/2025 14:45

Derry City 1 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

02/05/2025 14:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Shelbourne IRE PR

25/04/2025 14:45

Waterford United 2 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

22/04/2025 14:45

Derry City 3 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

18/04/2025 14:45

Galway United 2 - 3 Derry City IRE PR

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Drogheda United

Derry City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.22

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.94

Scored

Avg. per game

1.72

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.94

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

15 (83%)3 (17%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

17 (94%)1 (6%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Derry City

Under /Over

(61%)11 7(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)14 4(22%)

Under /Over

(28%)5 13(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)6 12(67%)

Under /Over

(22%)4 14(78%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)6 12(67%)

/Yes

(50%)9 9(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)11 7(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Derry City

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

12.28 avg / game

Blocked

33 total

Avg. 3.67

Derry City

Total shots

14.72 avg / game

Blocked

20 total

Avg. 3.33

Drogheda United Pass Derry City

Total passes

4645

Avg. 258 / game

Accurate

55%

Ball possession

39%

Total passes

8303

Avg. 461 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.39

5.06

Corners

5.11

24.44

440

Throw-ins

420

23.33

1.39

Offsides

2.33

3.17

GK saves

1.83

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.89

2.39

0.06

0.06

10.44

188

Fouls

214

11.89

13.33

240

Tackles

222

12.33

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Drogheda United vs Derry City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Drogheda United vs Derry City on 16 May 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 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.

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