Drogheda United vs Dundalk: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 May

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Dundalk on 22 May 2026 (kick-off: 19:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Drogheda United vs Dundalk preview before placing your bet.

Drogheda United vs Dundalk: Starting Lineups Time : 22/05/2026 19:00

Drogheda United
1 - 1
Finished
Dundalk
90+4' event Ethan O'Brien
83' event Brandon Kavanagh
82' event Jago Godden / Ryan Brennan
81' event Kieran Cruise
74' event Ethan O'Brien / Shane Farrell
57' event Leo Burney
40' event Mark Doyle
29' event Kieran Cruise / Davis Warren
event 71' Daniel Mullen / Declan McDaid
event 63' Keith Buckley / Shane Tracey
event 54' Bobby Burns
event 46' Leonardo Gaxha / Daryl Horgan
event 18' Gbemi Arubi
event 11' Shane Tracey
90+4' event Ethan O'Brien
event 71' Daniel Mullen / Declan McDaid
83' event Brandon Kavanagh
event 63' Keith Buckley / Shane Tracey
82' event Jago Godden / Ryan Brennan
event 54' Bobby Burns
81' event Kieran Cruise
event 46' Leonardo Gaxha / Daryl Horgan
74' event Ethan O'Brien / Shane Farrell
event 18' Gbemi Arubi
57' event Leo Burney
event 11' Shane Tracey
40' event Mark Doyle
29' event Kieran Cruise / Davis Warren
Drogheda United Drogheda United
Substitutions
#31 Kieran Cruise
#8 Ethan O'Brien
#6 Jago Godden
#1 Luke Dennison
#34 Calum Donnelly
#29 Jamie Brennan
#32 Daniel Mare
#15 Dare Kareem
#30 Cian OConnor
Drogheda United Drogheda United Dundalk Dundalk
8Shots14
2Shots on Goal6
11Fouls15
4Corner Kick2
15Free kick11
4Offside1
4Yellow card2
1Aerial0
5Save0
9Successful Tackles6
7Interceptions5
25Long pass30
1Assist1
5Successful center6
4Shots off goal4
0Hit The Post1
2Blocked4
8Tackle6
3Dribbles4
22Throw-in23
277Passes342
76Attacks103
30Dangerous attacks50
2Corner Kicks(HT)0
2BigChances1
2BigChancesMissed0
6ShotsInsideBox9
2ShotsOutsideBox5
63DuelsWon45
19Touches In Opposition Box24
14AccurateCrosses18
26GroundDuelsWon23
37AerialDuelsWon22
42Clearances35
Dundalk Dundalk
Substitutions
#10 Leonardo Gaxha
#18 Keith Buckley
#21 Daniel Mullen
#13 Peter Cherrie
#12 Luke Mulligan
#19 Sean Spaight
#23 Aaron Michael Keogh
#8 Harry Groome
#29 TJ Molloy
Commentary
90+4' Ethan O'Brien - Drogheda United receive a yellow card
83' Brandon Kavanagh - Drogheda United receive a yellow card
82' Drogheda United — substitution: Jago Godden / Ryan Brennan
81' Kieran Cruise - Drogheda United receive a yellow card
74' Drogheda United — substitution: Ethan O'Brien / Shane Farrell
71' Dundalk — substitution: Daniel Mullen / Declan McDaid
63' Dundalk — substitution: Keith Buckley / Shane Tracey
57' Goal! Leo Burney - Drogheda United
54' Bobby Burns - Dundalk receive a yellow card
46' Dundalk — substitution: Leonardo Gaxha / Daryl Horgan
40' Mark Doyle - Drogheda United receive a yellow card
29' Drogheda United — substitution: Kieran Cruise / Davis Warren
18' Goal! Gbemi Arubi - Dundalk
11' Shane Tracey - Dundalk receive a yellow card

How We Build the Drogheda United vs Dundalk Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Drogheda United vs Dundalk on 22 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 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 Dundalk 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 Dundalk'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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Drogheda United and Dundalk sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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