Drogheda United vs Derry City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 May

Drogheda United

W L D L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

0 - 1

05/05/2023 14:45

Derry City

L W D D W

2nd place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Derry City on 05 May 2023 (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 7th with 41 points after 36 matches.
Derry City sit 2nd with 65 points from 36 matches.
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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 05/05/2023

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	72	36	20	12	4	67	27	40
02 Derry City	65	36	18	11	7	57	24	33
03 St. Patricks Athletic	62	36	19	5	12	59	42	17
04 Shelbourne	60	36	15	15	6	44	27	17
05 Dundalk	58	36	17	7	12	59	44	15
06 Bohemians	58	36	16	10	10	53	40	13
07 Drogheda United	41	36	10	11	15	40	54	-14
08 Sligo Rovers	37	36	10	7	19	36	51	-15
09 Cork City	31	36	8	7	21	35	64	-29
10 UC Dublin	11	36	2	5	29	19	96	-77

Head To Head

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

17/06/2022 14:45

Derry City

1 - 1

Drogheda United

IRE PR

18/04/2022 14:45

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

14/03/2022 15:45

Derry City

2 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

22/01/2022 10:00

Drogheda United

1 - 1

Derry City

INT CF

Drogheda United

17%

Draw

67%

Derry City

17%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

21/04/2023 14:45

Drogheda United 0 - 2 Bohemians IRE PR

15/04/2023 14:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

10/04/2023 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 3 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

07/04/2023 14:45

Derry City 0 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

31/03/2023 14:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

16/03/2023 15:45

Drogheda United 0 - 1 Dundalk IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Derry City

21/04/2023 14:45

Cork City 1 - 3 Derry City IRE PR

16/04/2023 10:00

Dundalk 2 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

10/04/2023 14:00

Derry City 0 - 1 Bohemians IRE PR

07/04/2023 14:45

Derry City 0 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

31/03/2023 14:45

Shelbourne 0 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

17/03/2023 15:45

Derry City 1 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

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

1.11

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.17

Scored

Avg. per game

1.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.44

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

11 (61%)7 (39%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

11 (61%)7 (39%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Derry City

Under /Over

(61%)11 7(39%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)12 6(33%)

Under /Over

(28%)5 13(72%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(17%)3 15(83%)

Under /Over

(33%)6 12(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)6 12(67%)

/Yes

(50%)9 9(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(22%)4 14(78%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Derry City

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

13.44 avg / game

Blocked

18 total

Avg. 2.25

Derry City

Total shots

15.33 avg / game

Blocked

25 total

Avg. 3.57

Drogheda United Pass Derry City

Total passes

3404

Avg. 340 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

4240

Avg. 471 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.61

5.61

101

Corners

141

7.83

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.61

Offsides

0.89

2.28

GK saves

1.61

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.61

1.78

0.17

0.17

8.44

152

Fouls

166

9.22

6.28

113

Tackles

105

5.83

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 05 May 2023 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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