Drogheda United vs Derry City Prediction

Premier Division · Fri 8 May 2026
Ireland flag Ireland : Premier Division
1 - 0
Full time · HT 0 - 0
Derry City
Kick-offFri 8 May, 19:45
Our tip2 @ 2.15 ✗
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✗
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSYes ✗
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away

Head to head

Full head to head: Drogheda United vs Derry City →

Our prediction

Derry City to win

@ 2.15
Double chance
12  •  Drogheda United or Derry City
@ 1.28
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.80
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips in Premier Divisionlast 30 days
7/1937%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 51%Under 2.5: 49%
Expected goals
1.52Drogheda United
2.72Total
1.20Derry City

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 12% @ 5.50
0 – 1 Derry City win 11% @ 6.00
1 – 2 Derry City win 8% @ 7.50 Our pick
1 – 0 Drogheda United win 8% @ 8.00 ✓ Final score
0 – 0 Draw 8% @ 8.00

Final score: 1 – 0 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Drogheda United34%
Draw18%
Derry City48%

Odds (1X2)

13.35
X3.25
22.15

Drogheda United vs Derry City preview and result

Drogheda United and Derry City met in the Premier Division on Friday 8 May 2026 at 19:45 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 0, 0 - 0 at half time.

Our model gives Drogheda United a 34% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Derry City 48%. Our pick was Derry City to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.15. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Drogheda United or Derry City) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.28.

Goals: we expect about 2.7 goals (1.5 for Drogheda United, 1.2 for Derry City). The chance of three or more goals is 51%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 1 goal was scored.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Drogheda United vs Derry City?

Our pre-match prediction is Derry City to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.15. Win chances: Drogheda United 34%, draw 18%, Derry City 48%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Drogheda United vs Derry City?

We expect about 2.7 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 51%).

What time is Drogheda United vs Derry City?

Drogheda United vs Derry City (Premier Division) was played on Friday 8 May 2026 at 19:45 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Drogheda United vs Derry City?

The double chance 12 (Drogheda United or Derry City) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.28. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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