Match analysis
IrelandPremier Division
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Premier Division fixture.
Ryan Brennan🟨
Brandon Fleming🟨Darragh Markey🟨R. BrennanM. Doyle🔄D. Markey🔄M. Duffy🔄K. Santos🔄R. Brennan🔄Shane Farell🟨C. Barr🔄B. Kavanagh🔄A. O'Reilly🔄Drogheda United beat Derry City 1-0 on Friday 8 May in a Premier Division fixture. It was goalless at half-time, with Drogheda United doing the damage after the restart. On the numbers, Derry City saw more of the ball (69%), while the shot count was 6 for Drogheda United and 13 for Derry City.
R. Brennan (55') scored for Drogheda United.
Two of our three tips landed, with under 2.5 goals coming in.
2W 3D 5L0.90 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Drogheda UnitedHome | Rating | Derry CityAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,541 | Overall | 1,623 |
| 1,545 | Match venue | 1,593 |
| 1,545 | At home | 1,609 |
| 1,482 | Away | 1,593 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,489 | Attack | 1,518 |
| 1,529 | Defence | 1,603 |
| 1,479 | Home attack | 1,554 |
| 1,466 | Away attack | 1,465 |
| 1,582 | Home defence | 1,592 |
| 1,487 | Away defence | 1,623 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,515 | Goal environment | 1,355 |
| 1,435 | Home goals | 1,482 |
| 1,580 | Away goals | 1,373 |
| 1,455 | Possession | 1,516 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,462 | Set-piece attack | 1,526 |
| 1,462 | Set-piece defence | 1,526 |
| 1,549 | Close games | 1,573 |
| 1,533 | Winning margin | 1,640 |
Match venue compares Drogheda United at home with Derry City away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Drogheda United1:1Derry City1:1
PajimonWonThe pickUnder 2.5
Howzit, football fans! Pajimon here, ready to break down this Premier Division clash between Drogheda United and Derry City. We're looking at a fixture that screams defensive caution, and I'm telling you, the numbers point straight to a low-scoring affair. Let's dig into the…
Value VinnyLostThe pickBTTS Yes
Drogheda United host Derry City in a Premier Division clash that screams statistical value. Drogheda United currently sit 8th in the table with 16 points from 14 matches, while Derry City occupy 5th with 19 points from 15 games. The home side has struggled for consistency…
Mr CertaintyWonThe pickUnder 2.5
The Premier Division fixture between Drogheda United and Derry City arrives with both sides carrying moderate fatigue, having each played three matches in the last 14 days, though four days of rest should suffice for recovery. Drogheda United currently reside in 8th place with…
In 29 meetings since August 2020, Drogheda United have won seven, Derry City have taken ten and 12 were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Drogheda United vs Derry City prediction page.
