Derry City vs Dundalk: match statistics
Derry City is in impressive form with five consecutive victories and a 100% success rate in home matches, where they have yet to taste defeat or a draw. The hosts dominate at their own stadium with an average possession of 67% and a high xG (2.62), demonstrating their offensive superiority. Dundalk has not played any away matches this season yet, making it impossible to assess their away disposition, though their recent overall form is decent with four wins in five matches. The lack of any away statistics for Dundalk combined with Derry City's home dominance speaks decisively in favor of the hosts. Taking all factors into account, we predict a confident victory for Derry City, although Dundalk's experience from recent weeks may ensure the visitors put up some resistance.
Derry City vs Dundalk: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Derry City play Dundalk in Premier Division (Ireland). The match date is 13 February 2026 at 20:45. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Derry City: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Dundalk: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Derry City scores 1.28 and concedes 1.24 goals per match. Dundalk scores 1.58 and concedes 1.50. League average: 2.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Derry City 64%, Dundalk 71%. Over 2.5: Derry City 52%, Dundalk 63%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Dundalk has higher xG: 1.80 vs 1.60. Derry City: 13.4 shots per match, Dundalk: 16.0.
Match halves
Derry City: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.84. Dundalk: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.79.
Goals by minute
Derry City: 76-90+ (11 goals). Dundalk: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.79 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 0-1-1. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Derry City is in impressive form with five consecutive victories and a 100% success rate in home matches, where they have yet to taste defeat or a draw. The hosts dominate at their own stadium with an average possession of 67% and a high xG (2.62), demonstrating their offensive superiority. Dundalk has not played any away matches this season yet, making it impossible to assess their away disposition, though their recent overall form is decent with four wins in five matches. The lack of any away statistics for Dundalk combined with Derry City's home dominance speaks decisively in favor of the hosts. Taking all factors into account, we predict a confident victory for Derry City, although Dundalk's experience from recent weeks may ensure the visitors put up some resistance.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Derry City | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.28 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Derry City is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Derry City · 1.2 pts / match - Dundalk
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.
Dundalk is 23% better for: goals scored per match.
1.28 goals / match - Derry City · 1.58 goals / match - Dundalk
Derry City is 21% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.24 goals / match - Derry City · 1.5 goals / match - Dundalk
Derry City scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 matches).
Dundalk scores in 92% of matches (22 of 24 matches), while Derry City keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Derry City
Over / Under — Dundalk
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Dundalk is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / match - Derry City · 1.63 pts / match - Dundalk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Derry City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 24%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Dundalk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 38%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Derry City
Dundalk
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.52 | 2.79 | ▲ 3.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 60% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 53% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 24% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 72% | 75% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 79% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Derry City 0 - 1 - 1 Dundalk. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Derry City vs Dundalk?
The Premier Division match finished Derry City 2:2 Dundalk. 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 Dundalk?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Derry City won 0, Dundalk won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Derry City vs Dundalk?
Derry City score 1.28 goals per game on average and Dundalk 1.58. The Premier Division average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Derry City's matches and 71% of Dundalk's.
What form are Derry City and Dundalk in?
Over the last 5 games Derry City have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Dundalk 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Derry City vs Dundalk?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.