Derry City vs Dundalk: match statistics
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Derry City vs Dundalk: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Derry City plays Dundalk in Premier Division (Ireland). The game is scheduled for October 23, 2026.
Recent form
Derry City has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Dundalk has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Derry City scores 1.36 goals per game and allows 1.33. Dundalk scores 1.50 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Derry City's games and 76% of Dundalk's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 62%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dundalk has the higher season xG average, 1.77 to 1.63 per game. Derry City takes 14.2 shots per game, while Dundalk takes 16.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Derry City leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Dundalk leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Derry City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Dundalk, it is minutes 76-90+ (19 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.29 |
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 300% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Derry City · 0.4 pts / game - 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 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.36 goals / game - Derry City · 1.5 goals / game - Dundalk
Derry City is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.33 goals / game - Derry City · 1.65 goals / game - Dundalk
Derry City scores in 76% of games (25 of 33 games), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 15% (5 of 34 games).
Dundalk scores in 91% of games (31 of 34 games), while Derry City keeps a clean sheet in 27% (9 of 33 games).
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 - Dundalk
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Derry City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 27%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Dundalk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -3 |
* 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 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (19 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (13). 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Derry City
Dundalk
* 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 | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.70 | 2.79 | ▲ 3.15 |
| Both teams scored | • 61% | 61% | ▲ 76% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 52% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 24% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | • 73% | 74% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Derry City's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against Dundalk. Games average 3.67 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Derry City and Dundalk play?
Derry City face Dundalk on October 23, 2026 in Premier Division. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Derry City and Dundalk?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Derry City won 0, Dundalk won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Derry City vs Dundalk?
Derry City score 1.36 goals per game on average and Dundalk 1.50. The Premier Division average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Derry City's matches and 76% of Dundalk's.
What form are Derry City and Dundalk in?
Over the last 5 games Derry City have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Dundalk 0-2-3 (0.40 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.