Dundalk vs Drogheda United: match statistics
Drogheda United are displaying significantly better form, sitting top of the table with two wins and no defeats this season, while Dundalk are in sixth place without a single victory. The visitors boast an impressive 100% away record with clean sheets in every away match, which points to a solid defense and offensive efficiency. The form of both teams over their last five games is similar (2 points per game each), however Drogheda demonstrates greater stability, especially in away matches. Dundalk have not yet played a home match this season, making it difficult to assess their form at their own stadium, whereas Drogheda have proven their worth on the road. Considering the visitors' advantage in key statistics and their excellent away form, the probability of a Drogheda United victory is highest.
Dundalk vs Drogheda United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Dundalk play Drogheda United in Premier Division (Ireland). The match date is 20 February 2026 at 21:00. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Dundalk: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Drogheda United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dundalk scores 1.58 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Drogheda United scores 1.21 and concedes 1.71. League average: 2.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dundalk 71%, Drogheda United 63%. Over 2.5: Dundalk 63%, Drogheda United 54%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Dundalk has higher xG: 1.80 vs 1.18. Dundalk: 16.0 shots per match, Drogheda United: 10.6.
Match halves
Dundalk: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.79. Drogheda United: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Dundalk: 76-90+ (15 goals). Drogheda United: 61-75 (8 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 2.50, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Drogheda United are displaying significantly better form, sitting top of the table with two wins and no defeats this season, while Dundalk are in sixth place without a single victory. The visitors boast an impressive 100% away record with clean sheets in every away match, which points to a solid defense and offensive efficiency. The form of both teams over their last five games is similar (2 points per game each), however Drogheda demonstrates greater stability, especially in away matches. Dundalk have not yet played a home match this season, making it difficult to assess their form at their own stadium, whereas Drogheda have proven their worth on the road. Considering the visitors' advantage in key statistics and their excellent away form, the probability of a Drogheda United victory is highest.
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
| Dundalk | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.35 |
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.
Dundalk is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Dundalk · 0.8 pts / match - 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.
Dundalk is 31% better for: goals scored per match.
1.58 goals / match - Dundalk · 1.21 goals / match - Drogheda United
Dundalk is 14% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Dundalk · 1.71 goals / match - Drogheda United
Dundalk scores in 92% of matches (22 of 24 matches), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 matches).
Drogheda United scores in 79% of matches (19 of 24 matches), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 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 — Dundalk
Over / Under — Drogheda United
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 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.63 pts / match - Dundalk · 1.04 pts / match - Drogheda United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd 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.
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 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 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -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 (15 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Dundalk
Drogheda United
* 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
| Dundalk | Liga | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.08 | 2.79 | ▲ 2.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 60% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 53% | • 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 24% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 75% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 79% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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): Dundalk 0 - 1 - 1 Drogheda United. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Dundalk vs Drogheda United?
The Premier Division match finished Dundalk 1:1 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 Dundalk and Drogheda United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Dundalk won 0, Drogheda United won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Dundalk vs Drogheda United?
Dundalk score 1.58 goals per game on average and Drogheda United 1.21. The Premier Division average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Dundalk's matches and 63% of Drogheda United's.
What form are Dundalk and Drogheda United in?
Over the last 5 games Dundalk have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Drogheda United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dundalk vs Drogheda United?
The statistical background for Dundalk vs Drogheda United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.