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
Game details
Dundalk played against Drogheda United in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on February 20, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Dundalk has 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Drogheda United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Dundalk scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 2.00. Drogheda United scores 1.50 and allows 0.00. Games in this league average 1.90 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Dundalk's games and 0% of Drogheda United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 0%, compared with league averages of 40% for BTTS and 30% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Drogheda United has the higher season xG average, 1.23 to 1.15 per game. Dundalk takes 8.0 shots per game, while Drogheda United takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Dundalk leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Drogheda United leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dundalk's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (1 goals). For Drogheda United, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 1.90 goals. Both teams score in 40% of games, and 30% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
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.
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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
| Dundalk | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 63% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.33 |
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.
Drogheda United is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Dundalk · 3 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.
Dundalk is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Dundalk · 1.5 goals / game - Drogheda United
Dundalk scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 100% (2 of 2 meczów).
Drogheda United scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 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 - Dundalk
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.
Dundalk is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / game - Dundalk · 2 pts / game - Drogheda United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dundalk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 2.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
* 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 16-30 (1 goal). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). 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
Dundalk
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
| Dundalk | Liga | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.00 | 1.90 | ▼ 1.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 40% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 30% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 40% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 50% | • 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 70% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
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 do the goal statistics show before Dundalk vs Drogheda United?
Dundalk score 2.00 goals per game on average and Drogheda United 1.50. The Premier Division average is 1.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 30% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Dundalk's matches and 0% of Drogheda United's.
What form are Dundalk and Drogheda United in?
Over the last 5 games Dundalk have a 0-1-0 record (1.00 points per game) and Drogheda United 2-0-0 (3.00 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.