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

Prediction

Drogheda United

DLDLL

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

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16/10/2026 14:45

Derry City

LWLDW

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Derry City on 16 October 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 your bet.

Drogheda United will face Derry City in Ireland Premier Division on October 16, 2026 at 14:45.
Drogheda United are currently 8th with 25 points after 24 matches.
Derry City sit 6th with 29 points from 25 matches.

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 16/10/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	50	25	15	5	5	40	22	18
02 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
03 St. Patricks Athletic	42	24	12	6	6	39	20	19
04 Dundalk	35	24	9	8	7	38	36	2
05 Shelbourne	34	24	8	10	6	35	35	0
06 Derry City	29	25	6	11	8	32	31	1
07 Galway United	27	23	7	6	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	25	24	6	7	11	29	41	-12
09 Waterford United	21	24	4	9	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	20	24	5	5	14	20	40	-20

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

18/07/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 4 - 0 Lucan United

Ireland FAI Cup

11/07/2026 01:45

Dundalk 1 - 2 Drogheda United

Ireland Premier Division

04/07/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 0 - 2 Bohemians

Ireland Premier Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Drogheda United

Ireland Premier Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 2 - 2 Shelbourne

Ireland Premier Division

13/06/2026 01:45

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 0 Drogheda United

Ireland Premier Division

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Derry City

19/07/2026 22:00

Derry City 3 - 0 Tolka Rovers

Ireland FAI Cup

17/07/2026 00:30

Derry City 1 - 2 CSKA Sofia

UEFA Europa League

10/07/2026 01:00

CSKA Sofia 3 - 2 Derry City

UEFA Europa League

04/07/2026 01:45

Derry City 2 - 4 Waterford United

Ireland Premier Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Drogheda United

Ireland Premier Division

23/06/2026 02:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 1 Derry City

Ireland Premier Division

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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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

0.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.44

Scored

Avg. per game

1.27

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.60

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 16 home matches

YesNo

7 (44%)9 (56%)

In last 16 home matches

NoYes

10 (67%)5 (33%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Derry City

Under /Over

(75%)12 4(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)11 4(27%)

Under /Over

(44%)7 9(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(20%)3 12(80%)

Under /Over

(25%)4 12(75%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)8 7(47%)

/Yes

(50%)8 8(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)9 6(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Derry City

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

12.20 avg / game

Blocked

40 total

Avg. 3.33

Derry City

Total shots

15.60 avg / game

Blocked

66 total

Avg. 6.00

Drogheda United Pass Derry City

Total passes

3563

Avg. 297 / game

Accurate

61%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

5753

Avg. 443 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

62%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.33

4.19

Corners

104

6.93

16.19

259

Throw-ins

342

22.80

2.06

Offsides

1.60

2.56

GK saves

1.40

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.94

1.93

0.00

0.00

7.44

119

Fouls

168

11.20

7.38

118

Tackles

148

9.87

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 October 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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