Derry City vs Drogheda United: match statistics
Derry City appears to have the edge in this fixture, despite both teams occupying similar positions in the table. The hosts display significantly better offensive efficiency in home matches, averaging 1.8 goals per game and a high xG rate (2.18), indicating the creation of genuine goal-scoring opportunities. Drogheda United shows weaker form in away games, averaging just 1 goal scored per match and a negative goal difference (-3). Furthermore, Derry City dominates in possession (62% vs 41%) and registers considerably more shots (17.8 vs 8.25 per match), which should translate into control of the game. Although the form of both teams in their last five matches is not impressive, the hosts' statistical superiority at their home ground and their higher xG figure point towards their victory.
Derry City vs Drogheda United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Derry City played against Drogheda United in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on March 20, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Derry City has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Drogheda United has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Derry City scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.29. Drogheda United scores 1.00 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Derry City's games and 57% of Drogheda United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 43%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Derry City has the higher season xG average, 1.82 to 1.10 per game. Derry City takes 15.1 shots per game, while Drogheda United takes 9.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Derry City leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.14 goals per game after halftime. Drogheda United leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
Derry City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Drogheda United, it is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Derry City appears to have the edge in this fixture, despite both teams occupying similar positions in the table. The hosts display significantly better offensive efficiency in home matches, averaging 1.8 goals per game and a high xG rate (2.18), indicating the creation of genuine goal-scoring opportunities. Drogheda United shows weaker form in away games, averaging just 1 goal scored per match and a negative goal difference (-3). Furthermore, Derry City dominates in possession (62% vs 41%) and registers considerably more shots (17.8 vs 8.25 per match), which should translate into control of the game. Although the form of both teams in their last five matches is not impressive, the hosts' statistical superiority at their home ground and their higher xG figure point towards their victory.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Derry City | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Derry City is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Derry City · 0.4 pts / game - Drogheda United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Derry City is 29% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Derry City · 1 goals / game - Drogheda United
Derry City scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 meczów), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 meczów).
Drogheda United scores in 86% of games (6 of 7 meczów), while Derry City keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Derry City
Over / Under - Drogheda United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Drogheda United is 298% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.43 pts / game - Derry City · 1.71 pts / game - Drogheda United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Derry City - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 29%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Derry City
Drogheda United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Derry City | Liga | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.57 | 2.49 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 46% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 43% | • 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 34% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | • 57% | 57% | • 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | ▲ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Derry City's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss against Drogheda United. Games average 2.75 goals, and both teams scored in 75% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Derry City vs Drogheda United?
The Premier Division match finished Derry City 2:2 Drogheda United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Derry City and Drogheda United?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Derry City won 1, Drogheda United won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Derry City vs Drogheda United?
Derry City score 1.29 goals per game on average and Drogheda United 1.00. The Premier Division average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Derry City's matches and 57% of Drogheda United's.
What form are Derry City and Drogheda United in?
Over the last 5 games Derry City have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Drogheda United 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Derry City vs Drogheda United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Derry City vs Drogheda United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.