Drogheda United vs Derry City: match statistics
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Drogheda United vs Derry City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Drogheda United plays Derry City in Premier Division (Ireland). The game is scheduled for October 16, 2026.
Recent form
Drogheda United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Derry City has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Drogheda United scores 1.18 goals per game and allows 1.64. Derry City scores 1.41 and allows 1.31. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Drogheda United's games and 63% of Derry City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 50%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Derry City has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.20 per game. Drogheda United takes 10.7 shots per game, while Derry City takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Drogheda United leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Derry City leads at halftime in 34% and scores 0.88 after halftime.
When the teams score
Drogheda United's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). For Derry City, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 3 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.57 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% 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
| Drogheda United | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 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 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Drogheda United · 1.6 pts / game - Derry City
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 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.18 goals / game - Drogheda United · 1.41 goals / game - Derry City
Derry City is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.64 goals / game - Drogheda United · 1.31 goals / game - Derry City
Drogheda United scores in 76% of games (25 of 33 games), while Derry City keeps a clean sheet in 28% (9 of 32 games).
Derry City scores in 78% of games (25 of 32 games), while Drogheda United 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 - Drogheda United
Over / Under - Derry City
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.
Derry City is 34% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.03 pts / game - Drogheda United · 1.38 pts / game - Derry City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Derry City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 28%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -4 |
* 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 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Drogheda United
Derry City
* 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
| Drogheda United | Liga | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.82 | 2.80 | • 2.72 |
| Both teams scored | • 61% | 61% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 52% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 24% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 74% | ▼ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | • 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Drogheda United's perspective: 2 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses against Derry City. Games average 2.57 goals, and both teams scored in 57% of them.
FAQ
When do Drogheda United and Derry City play?
Drogheda United face Derry City on October 16, 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 Drogheda United and Derry City?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Drogheda United won 2, Derry City won 2 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 2.57 goals, with both teams scoring in 57% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Drogheda United vs Derry City?
Drogheda United score 1.18 goals per game on average and Derry City 1.41. The Premier Division average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Drogheda United's matches and 63% of Derry City's.
What form are Drogheda United and Derry City in?
Over the last 5 games Drogheda United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Derry City 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Drogheda United vs Derry City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Drogheda United vs Derry City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.