Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 Apr 2025

If you’re in agreement with our verdict that there won’t be lots of goals, back the -163 on the Under 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals. We are not anticipating that Derry vs Drogheda will produce too many fireworks.

Derry City won their last game, beating Cork City at home. It was a 2-1 victory at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The Candystripes had four shots on target and boasted 55% possession, with Ronan Boyce and Michael Duffy scoring one goal each.

Drogheda United won their previous game, beating Waterford at home. It was a 2-0 victory at Sullivan and Lambe Park. Kevin Doherty's side had 40% possession and managed three shots on goal, while Warren Davis and Darragh Markey were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Sullivan and Lambe Park, with Drogheda claiming the home win. Beating Derry by a 2-1 scoreline. It’s been four Derry wins, four draws and two Drogheda victories in the past 10 H2H matches.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Drogheda United	9	2	4	3	9	11	-2	9:11	10
8	Derry City	9	2	3	4	12	13	-1	12:13	9

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 9.6 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. City have had 51.4% possession and 4.1 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 9.1 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.4 corners.

Michael Duffy is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Ronan Boyce and Patrick Hoban both have 1. The leading assistor is Dominic Thomas with 2.

United have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 3.5 shots on goal, 7.6 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Drogs average 34.6% possession, 4.2 corners taken and 6.2 corners against them, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 10.3 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Warren Davis is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Darragh Markey on 2, with Conor Keeley and two others bagging 1. Ryan Brennan, Thomas Oluwa and Luke Heeney have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derry City confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Brian Maher (GK), Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Ronan Boyce, Robbie Benson, Liam Boyce, Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, Michael Duffy, Daniel Mullen.

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Luke Dennison (GK), Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Owen Lambe, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Conor Kane, Warren Davis, Darragh Markey, Thomas Oluwa.

Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction & Betting Tips

Our plan of action involves backing Under 2.5 Goals for this League of Ireland showdown. We are able to get a price of -163 when it comes to this selection and that looks to be a solid proposition.

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Derry City vs Drogheda United league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Derry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Derry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Drogheda games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Drogheda games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Drogheda games on the road.

The bookies make it a 61.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

There are a number of different bets if you’re in the market for a bigger price, with bettors able to consider the Result & Total Goals market. Select Under 2.5 Goals and a specific team to win.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Derry 2 - 0 Drogheda

There are betting odds of +540 that Derry land a 2-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Derry Over 5.5 Corners -132

Derry have had over 5.5 corners in three straight home games, with Drogheda conceding over 5.5 corners in their past four games. We’re happy to back the -132 when it comes to Derry covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Derry

Total

9.90 5.80 4.10

Home

9.10 6.40 2.70

Away

10.10 4.10 6.00

Drogheda

Total

9.80 4.60 5.20

Home

9.90 4.70 5.20

Away

9.50 3.30 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-149

Under 8.5

+102

Derry Corners

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-114

Drogheda Corners

Over 3.5

+128

Under 3.5

-185

Most Corners

1

-313

X

+650

2

+265

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Derry City vs Drogheda United Odds

Bookies favourites Derry City are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Premier Division game and the -159 about them triumphing means a 61% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. The market suggests that Drogheda United are least likely to win at +440.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all League of Ireland matches and you can back Derry City at -417 and Drogheda United at +290.

Full-Time Result

1

-159

X

+255

2

+440

Half-Time Result

1

+135

X

-100

2

+440

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-357

X2

+115

Draw No Bet

1

-417

2

+290

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-114

2 Hcp +0.75

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-208

Over 2.5

+143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+135

No

-192

Derry City vs Drogheda United Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Derry vs Drogheda team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’ve got details of the League of Ireland squads so that you know every player on the roster.

Derry City Team Page Drogheda United Team Page

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