Drogheda United vs Derry City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 May 2025

Drogheda look capable of beating Derry and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back the home team at -111 with a +0.25 goal start, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5 which means a return if they avoid defeat.

Drogheda United suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Tallaght Stadium against Shamrock Rovers. The Drogs had just 26% possession and didn’t record a single shot on target.

Derry City have triumphed in their previous three games. The latest was on their travels where Cork City were beaten 2-1 at Turner's Cross Stadium. Tiernan Lynch's team enjoyed 51% possession and had four shots on goal, with Liam Boyce and Kevin Holt finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Drogheda have claimed back-to-back wins over Derry. There was a 3-1 away triumph at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium after winning 2-1 when hosting at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in four Derry victories, three draws and three Drogheda wins.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Derry City	16	4	7	5	19	19	0	19:19	19
6	Drogheda United	15	5	4	6	19	24	-5	19:24	19

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United have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. Kevin Doherty's side have averaged 35.2% possession and 4.7 corners per match, conceding 1.5 goals and 5.5 corners from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

Top goalscorer is Warren Davis on 5 goals, while Conor Keeley has bagged 4 and Darragh Markey 2. Owen Lambe, Andrew Quinn and Shane Farrell have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

City have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 8.3 attempts, 4.4 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Candystripes average 49.7% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 3.3 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 3.5 shots on goal and 6.8 attempts.

Liam Boyce and Daniel Mullen have 4 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Michael Duffy on 3. Michael Duffy, Sam Todd and Dominic Thomas have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Drogheda United confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Luke Dennison (GK), Elicha Ahui, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Owen Lambe, Luke Heeney, Ryan Brennan, Conor Kane, Thomas Oluwa, Warren Davis, Douglas James-Taylor.

Derry City confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Brian Maher (GK), Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Ciaron Harkin, Sam Todd, Adam O'Reilly, Robbie Benson, Michael Duffy, Gavin Whyte, Liam Boyce.

Drogheda United vs Derry City Prediction & Betting Tips

Back Drogheda with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -111 for this League of Ireland encounter. We’re sweet on their chances of outperforming the match winner odds and this bet is a value proposition.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Drogheda United vs Derry City league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Drogheda in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Drogheda in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Drogheda in 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Drogheda in 2 consecutive games against Derry.

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

There are bigger odds available to bettors who are willing to move the line. If you’re prepared for additional risk, more juice can be landed from your betting selections.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Drogheda 1 - 0 Derry

We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Drogheda. You can secure odds of +600 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Corners Prediction

Derry Over 4.5 Corners -138

There’s been an average 6.20 Derry corners in their past five games, while Drogheda have let the opposition average 6.10 corners in the previous ten home matches. We recommend backing the -138 that Derry are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Drogheda

Total

8.90 4.10 4.80

Home

10.80 6.10 4.70

Away

10.30 4.00 6.30

Derry

Total

9.60 5.20 4.40

Home

9.40 6.50 2.90

Away

10.20 4.40 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-149

Under 8.5

+102

Drogheda Corners

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

-102

Derry Corners

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

-103

Most Corners

1

+145

X

+540

2

-147

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Drogheda United vs Derry City Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies betting odds have Derry City as +112 favourites for this Premier Division clash, implying that they are 47% likely to win the match. For those wanting to back Drogheda United, you will find +255 about this outsider.

The game is predicted to be a low-scoring one and that is borne out by Under 2.5 Goals trading at short odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

+255

X

+200

2

+112

Half-Time Result

1

+335

X

-111

2

+188

Double Chance

1X

-149

12

-270

X2

-357

Draw No Bet

1

+140

2

-204

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-109

2 Hcp -0.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-250

Over 2.5

+170

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+125

No

-179

Drogheda United vs Derry City Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Drogheda vs Derry team news.

The League of Ireland squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Drogheda United Team Page Derry City Team Page

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