Match analysis
IrelandFirst Division
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this First Division fixture.
Drogheda United got the job done on Friday 18 September 2020, winning 3-1 away at UCD (First Division). UCD led 1-0 at half-time, so this was a real comeback from Drogheda United.
In 12 meetings since March 2020, UCD have won one, Drogheda United have taken eight and three were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our UCD vs Drogheda United prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| UCDHome | Rating | Drogheda UnitedAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,533 | Overall | 1,601 |
| 1,523 | Match venue | 1,549 |
| 1,523 | At home | 1,570 |
| 1,507 | Away | 1,549 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,511 | Attack | 1,588 |
| 1,533 | Defence | 1,547 |
| 1,494 | Home attack | 1,552 |
| 1,514 | Away attack | 1,561 |
| 1,523 | Home defence | 1,555 |
| 1,515 | Away defence | 1,515 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,528 | Goal environment | 1,623 |
| 1,507 | Home goals | 1,563 |
| 1,522 | Away goals | 1,560 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,526 | Close games | 1,506 |
| 1,540 | Winning margin | 1,634 |
Match venue compares UCD at home with Drogheda United 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.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.