Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Jun 2025

Drogs To Have No Joy

Our opinion is that Derry will prove too strong in all departments and we’ll therefore take the -125 that they beat Drogheda. This Full-Time Result bet looks like a value proposition.

1-1 Draw in Previous H2H Encounter

Derry City have triumphed in back-to-back League of Ireland games. The latest was away where St Patrick's Athletic were beaten 1-0 at Richmond Park. Tiernan Lynch's side had 45% possession and one shot on target, with Liam Boyce netting in the 29th minute.

Drogheda United played Cork City away from home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Turner's Cross Stadium. The Drogs had just 24% possession and totalled two shots on goal, while Shane Farrell was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Drogheda have gone unbeaten in their past three matches against Derry, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in four Derry wins, three draws and three Drogheda successes.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Derry City	27	12	6	9	36	29	7	36:29	42
4	Drogheda United	27	10	12	5	30	25	5	30:25	42

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City have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts. The Candystripes have averaged 52.1% possession and 4.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.8 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 8.3 attempts and 3.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Liam Boyce has found the net 4 times, with Michael Duffy, Kevin Holt and Daniel Mullen scoring 2 each. Ronan Boyce, Carl Winchester and Paul McMullan have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

United have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 8.2 attempts, 3.0 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. Kevin Doherty's team average 34.0% possession, 4.8 corners in their favour and 5.2 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts.

We’ve seen Shane Farrell, Douglas James-Taylor and Warren Davis score 2 goals each. Shane Farrell and Owen Lambe have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derry City confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Brian Maher (GK), Sam Todd, Mark Connolly, Ronan Boyce, Kevin Holt, Hayden Cann, Carl Winchester, Sadou Diallo, Michael Duffy, Gavin Whyte, Liam Boyce.

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Luke Dennison (GK), Conor Kane, Andrew Quinn, Aaron Harper-Bailey, Conor Keeley, Owen Lambe, Shane Farrell, Ryan Brennan, Douglas James-Taylor, Luke Heeney, Thomas Oluwa.

Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction & Betting Tips

Derry should be able to deliver a return when they line up in this League of Ireland game, with odds of -125 looking really appealing. We are confident that this is the best way to play this wager.

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football predictions. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.

Key Derry City vs Drogheda United league stats:

• Derry have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Derry have won 2 consecutive games.

Derry to Win Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Derry 2 - 0 Drogheda

Our correct score prediction is a 2-0 win for Derry which is available at odds of +600. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -125

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in six straight Derry matches, with four of the past five Drogheda away games having the same outcome. There’s the opportunity to go under the Total Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -125 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Derry

Total

7.60 4.40 3.20

Home

7.40 5.20 2.20

Away

7.90 3.50 4.40

Drogheda

Total

10.00 4.80 5.20

Home

10.90 4.90 6.00

Away

9.60 4.30 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-149

Under 8.5

+102

Derry Corners

Over 5.5

-119

Under 5.5

-119

Drogheda Corners

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-172

Most Corners

1

-286

X

+600

2

+255

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Derry City vs Drogheda United Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Derry Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

The Full-Time Result odds of -132 suggest that Derry City are likely victors and there’s a 57% probability that the favourites win this League of Ireland clash. At +360, Drogheda United are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

If you’re feeling confident of a win for Derry, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -128. You might instead think that Drogheda +0.5 at -102 is more appealing and the draw is included here.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. As long as one team or more fails to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at -172.

Hundreds of markets are now a guarantee for each of the League of Ireland games, with the best football betting sites making sure that customers have quality options.

Full-Time Result

1

-132

X

+235

2

+360

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

-102

2

+390

Double Chance

1X

-526

12

-333

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+215

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-128

2 Hcp +0.5

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-213

Over 2.5

+148

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+120

No

-172

Derry City vs Drogheda United Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Derry vs Drogheda team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the League of Ireland squads.

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