Dundalk vs Derry City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Apr 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Dundalk vs Derry City

Dundalk meet Derry City at Oriel Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 10 April.

The Asian Handicap selection of Dundalk 0.0 means that there is money back if the game ends level. We can get odds of -128 that they manage to beat Derry and we’re confident with this bet.

Dundalk have enjoyed three consecutive League of Ireland home wins at Oriel Park. Last time out, St Patrick's Athletic were beaten 2-0. Ciaran Kilduff's team had just 35% possession and recorded five shots on target, while Tyreke Wilson and Shane Tracey each scored one goal.

Derry City played Sligo Rovers on the road in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at Showgrounds. The Northern Ireland club recorded four shots on goal and had 51% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Derry haven’t lost to Dundalk in their past nine games, with the last clash ending 2-2 at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The past 10 H2H games have featured five draws, four wins for Derry and just one for Dundalk.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Dundalk	11	4	6	1	20	15	5	20:15	18
7	Derry City	11	2	5	4	14	15	-1	14:15	11

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4 wins, 1 loss and 5 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 14.4 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal. Dundalk have had 46.1% possession and 5.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 14.5 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.6 corners.

Top scorers are Gbemi Arubi and Eoin Kenny on 3 goals, while Bobby Burns has racked up 2. Daryl Horgan has recorded the most assists with 4.

City have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 13.6 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Tiernan Lynch's side average 56.6% possession, 6.9 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 9.9 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Michael Duffy is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, while James Clarke, Darragh Markey, Henry Rylah and Dipo Akinyemi have 1. James McClean has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Dundalk confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue (GK), John Ross Wilson, Mayowa Animasahun, Harvey Warren, Tyreke Wilson, Harry Groome, Bobby Burns, Declan McDaid, Keith Buckley, Eoin Kenny, Gbemi Arubi.

Derry City confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Eddie Beach (GK), Conor Barr, Jamie Stott, Robert Slevin, Barry Cotter, Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, Brandon Fleming, James Clarke, Ben Doherty, Dipo Akinyemi.

Dundalk vs Derry City Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our Dundalk vs Derry City betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, best corners market forecast and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Dundalk at 0.0 look like an attractive bet on the Asian Handicap for this League of Ireland game. Backing the hosts at -128 means a nice return if they win and we think that there’s a strong chance of this happening.

The League of Ireland experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Dundalk vs Derry City league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Dundalk in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Dundalk in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in any of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 6 of their last 10 games against Dundalk.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 56.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Dundalk 1 - 0 Derry

We’re predicting Dundalk to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +525. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -116

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in seven straight Dundalk games, while the same outcome has happened in five consecutive Derry matches. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to covering the Total Corners line, with odds of -116 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Dundalk

Total

11.40 5.80 5.60

Home

11.25 5.00 6.25

Away

11.50 6.33 5.17

Derry

Total

10.70 6.90 3.80

Home

9.30 6.50 2.80

Away

10.80 4.90 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+102

Dundalk Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-156

Derry Corners

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-123

X

+575

2

+114

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Dundalk 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.

You can secure betting odds of +155 when it comes to Dundalk claiming a League of Ireland win and the bookmakers have Derry City on offer at +165. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +210.

For those wanting an alternative, Dundalk are +215 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Derry being priced up at +225 and the draw is +105.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. BTTS Yes is available at -130 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+210

2

+165

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+105

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-333

X2

-233

Draw No Bet

1

-128

2

-115

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+112

2 Hcp +0.25

-161

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-154

Over 2.5

+107

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-115

Dundalk vs Derry City Lineups & Team News

Check the Dundalk vs Derry team news before you place your bets. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland along with up-to-date injury news.

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