Dundalk vs Derry City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2024

We’re Expecting a Low-Scoring Encounter

Dundalk and Derry could fall short of the three-goal mark and that leads us to back Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We’ll gladly snap up the -118 when it comes to a low-scoring contest.

Last H2H Saw Game End 1-1

Dundalk drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Galway United at Terryland Park. They boasted 57% possession and recorded four shots on target, while Eoin Kenny scored the goal.

Derry City drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium ended 1-1 against Sligo Rovers. They managed six shots on goal and enjoyed 54% possession, with Reece Hutchinson (own goal) finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Derry and Dundalk ended all square. This head-to-head was a 1-1 draw at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The past 10 matches between these sides has seen five draws, Derry have won three games and Dundalk two.

1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts. Dundalk have had 43.0% possession and 3.9 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.6 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts, while being awarded 7.4 corners.

Daryl Horgan leads the way with 3 goals, Eoin Kenny has 2, with Robbie Benson and two others on 1. The top assist makers are Ryan O'Kane, Jad Hakiki and Dan Pike, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Derry have 2 victories, 3 defeats and 5 draws, averaging 14.2 attempts, 4.7 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. They average 60.2% possession, 6.9 corners awarded and 3.3 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 2.7 shots on goal and 9.1 attempts.

Patrick Hoban is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Ben Doherty, Daniel Mullen, Paul McMullan and Cameron Dummigan have 1. Patrick Hoban has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Dundalk confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Ross Munro (GK), Hayden Cann, Andrew Boyle, Sean Keogh, Koen Oostenbrink, Jad Hakiki, Aodh Dervin, Robbie Benson, Daryl Horgan, John Mountney, Jamie Gullan.

Derry City confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Brian Maher (GK), Ronan Boyce, Shane McEleney, Mark Connolly, Andre Wisdom, Sadou Diallo, Michael Duffy, Adam O'Reilly, Daniel Mullen, Paul McMullan, Colm Whelan.

Dundalk vs Derry City Prediction & Betting Tips

Our research tells us that a price of -118 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a worthwhile bet for this League of Ireland encounter. This wager has a big prospect of landing a payout according to the stats.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Dundalk vs Derry City league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Dundalk games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Dundalk games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Dundalk games.
• 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 7 of the last 10 Derry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Derry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

Those wanting bigger odds for their Under 2.5 Goals bet can have this selection as part of a Result & Total Goals pick. This involves predicting which team will come out on top.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Dundalk 0 - 2 Derry

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Derry winning 2-0. Odds of +650 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Dundalk vs Derry City Odds

With the bookies giving them a 62% probability of winning, Derry City might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -164 price of winning this Premier Division clash. The market suggests that Dundalk are least likely to win at +400.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price.

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Full-Time Result

1

+400

X

+270

2

-164

Half-Time Result

1

+420

X

+123

2

+120

Double Chance

1X

+116

12

-417

X2

-714

Draw No Bet

1

+280

2

-435

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-105

2 Hcp -0.75

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-130

Over 2.5

-106

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-127

Dundalk vs Derry City Lineups & Team News

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