Drogheda United vs Derry City Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 08

Drogheda United

D L L W D

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

1-0

08/05/2026 14:45

Derry City

W L D W L

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Derry City on May 08, 2026 (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 for you.

Drogheda United are currently 8th with 27 points after 26 matches.
Derry City sit 6th with 30 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Derry City to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Drogheda United and Derry City have each won 1 of the last 6 meetings, while 4 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

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Pred

Correct

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Live coef.

Weather

14:45

2026-05-08

Drogheda United vs Derry City - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

Derry City

2026-05-08 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 08/05/2026

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

20/03/2026 15:45

Derry City

2 - 2

Drogheda United

IRE PR

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

Drogheda United

17%

Draw

67%

Derry City

17%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

04/05/2026 12:00

Shamrock Rovers 4 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

01/05/2026 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

24/04/2026 14:45

Shelbourne 3 - 4 Drogheda United IRE PR

20/04/2026 14:45

Bray Wanderers 1 - 1 Drogheda United Leinster S C

17/04/2026 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

06/04/2026 12:00

Drogheda United 2 - 3 Galway United IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Derry City

04/05/2026 12:00

Derry City 1 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

01/05/2026 15:00

Bohemians 1 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

24/04/2026 15:00

Derry City 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

17/04/2026 14:45

Shelbourne 1 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

10/04/2026 14:45

Dundalk 2 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

06/04/2026 12:00

Sligo Rovers 0 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Played games

Drogheda United

Derry City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.08

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.23

Scored

Avg. per game

1.62

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

9 (69%)4 (31%)

In last 13 home matches

NoYes

10 (77%)3 (23%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Derry City

Under /Over

(62%)8 5(38%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)9 4(31%)

Under /Over

(38%)5 8(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(15%)2 11(85%)

Under /Over

(23%)3 10(77%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(46%)6 7(54%)

/Yes

(46%)6 7(54%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)8 5(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Derry City

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.62 avg / game

Blocked

42 total

Avg. 3.23

Derry City

Total shots

15.62 avg / game

Blocked

66 total

Avg. 6.00

Drogheda United Pass Derry City

Total passes

3775

Avg. 290 / game

Accurate

60%

Ball possession

40%

Total passes

5753

Avg. 443 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

60%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.46

Clean sheets

0.31

4.08

Corners

6.69

21.23

276

Throw-ins

329

25.31

1.92

Offsides

1.62

3.31

GK saves

1.62

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.54

2.15

0.00

0.00

9.54

124

Fouls

150

11.54

10.38

135

Tackles

148

11.38

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

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How We Build the Drogheda United vs Derry City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Drogheda United vs Derry City on 08 May 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.

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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