Our Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction: 1-1
Derry City vs Drogheda United in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Friday March 20, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Derry City vs Drogheda United prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Derry City's Last Match – Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City
Derry City must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat against Shamrock Rovers on March 6 and regain momentum. In that match, Derry City controlled 30% of possession and managed 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shamrock Rovers | 70% | 0 (7) | 1.43 | 68 |
 Derry City | 30% | 0 (0) | 0.31 | 44 |
Drogheda United's Last Match – Sligo Rovers vs Drogheda United
Drogheda United will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division loss to Sligo Rovers on March 7. In that match, Drogheda United recorded 42% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sligo Rovers | 58% | 0 (4) | 1.85 | 45 |
 Drogheda United | 42% | 0 (2) | 1.22 | 54 |
Derry City vs Drogheda United Stats
Key Stats
| Derry City | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 0.77 |
| 1.05 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derry City are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Drogheda United average 1.4 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.