Our Dundalk vs Drogheda United Prediction: 1-1
Dundalk vs Drogheda United in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Friday February 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 Dundalk 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
Dundalk's Last Match – Derry City vs Dundalk
Dundalk will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division draw with Derry City on February 13. In that match, Dundalk controlled 36% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derry City | 64% | 12 (7) | 1.28 | 82 |
 Dundalk | 36% | 7 (5) | 0.5 | 40 |
Drogheda United's Last Match – Drogheda United vs Waterford FC
Drogheda United will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division victory over Waterford FC, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Drogheda United recorded 40% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drogheda United | 40% | 0 (4) | 0.99 | 37 |
 Waterford FC | 60% | 0 (3) | 0.66 | 68 |
Dundalk vs Drogheda United Stats
Key Stats
| Dundalk | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.44 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.33 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dundalk are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Drogheda United average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Dundalk 25-12
Drogheda United 13-10
What are the odds for this match?
Dundalk to win: @1.95
Draw: @3
Drogheda United to win: @3.75
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