Drogheda United vs Derry City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 September

Drogheda United

W D L W D

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

1-1

26/09/2025 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 26 September 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 will face Derry City in Ireland Premier Division on September 26, 2025 at 14:45.
Drogheda United are currently 6th with 51 points after 36 matches.
Derry City sit 2nd with 63 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.19.

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

2025-09-26

Drogheda United vs Derry City - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

Derry City

2025-09-26 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 26/09/2025

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

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

27/09/2024 14:45

Drogheda United

2 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

Derry City

50%

Draw

33%

Drogheda United

17%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

22/09/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 1 Shelbourne

IRE PR

19/09/2025 14:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Drogheda United

IRE PR

12/09/2025 14:30

Drogheda United 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers

IRFAIC

05/09/2025 14:00

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 0 Drogheda United

Leinster S C

31/08/2025 14:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Drogheda United

IRE PR

22/08/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 0 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Derry City

19/09/2025 14:45

Derry City 1 - 1 Shelbourne

IRE PR

12/09/2025 14:45

Bohemians 3 - 4 Derry City

IRE PR

29/08/2025 14:45

Derry City 2 - 2 St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

22/08/2025 14:45

Galway United 1 - 2 Derry City

IRE PR

16/08/2025 15:00

Derry City 1 - 1 Drogheda United

IRFAIC

08/08/2025 14:45

Derry City 0 - 0 Cork City

IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

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

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.72

Scored

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

14 (39%)22 (61%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

20 (56%)16 (44%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Derry City

Under /Over

(64%)23 13(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

Under /Over

(19%)7 29(81%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

/Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Derry City

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.31 avg / game

Blocked

50 total

Avg. 3.13

Derry City

Total shots

12.36 avg / game

Blocked

40 total

Avg. 2.86

Drogheda United Pass Derry City

Total passes

8991

Avg. 250 / game

Accurate

56%

Ball possession

36%

Total passes

15726

Avg. 437 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.33

4.50

162

Corners

161

4.47

22.03

793

Throw-ins

854

23.72

1.25

Offsides

1.89

3.25

117

GK saves

2.44

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.94

114

3.17

0.06

0.19

10.36

373

Fouls

444

12.33

13.00

468

Tackles

426

11.83

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 26 September 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

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