Derry City vs Drogheda United: match statistics
Derry City appears to have the edge in this fixture, despite both teams occupying similar positions in the table. The hosts display significantly better offensive efficiency in home matches, averaging 1.8 goals per game and a high xG rate (2.18), indicating the creation of genuine goal-scoring opportunities. Drogheda United shows weaker form in away games, averaging just 1 goal scored per match and a negative goal difference (-3). Furthermore, Derry City dominates in possession (62% vs 41%) and registers considerably more shots (17.8 vs 8.25 per match), which should translate into control of the game. Although the form of both teams in their last five matches is not impressive, the hosts' statistical superiority at their home ground and their higher xG figure point towards their victory.
Derry City vs Drogheda United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Derry City played Drogheda United in Premier Division (Ireland). The match was played on 20 March 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Derry City: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Drogheda United: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Derry City scores 1.29 and concedes 1.29 goals per match. Drogheda United scores 1.00 and concedes 1.29. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Derry City 57%, Drogheda United 57%. Over 2.5: Derry City 57%, Drogheda United 43%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Derry City has higher xG: 1.82 vs 1.10. Derry City: 15.1 shots per match, Drogheda United: 9.1.
Match halves
Derry City: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.14. Drogheda United: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.43.
Goals by minute
Derry City: 76-90+ (5 goals). Drogheda United: 0-15 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 1-2-1. Average goals 2.75, BTTS 75%.
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
Derry City appears to have the edge in this fixture, despite both teams occupying similar positions in the table. The hosts display significantly better offensive efficiency in home matches, averaging 1.8 goals per game and a high xG rate (2.18), indicating the creation of genuine goal-scoring opportunities. Drogheda United shows weaker form in away games, averaging just 1 goal scored per match and a negative goal difference (-3). Furthermore, Derry City dominates in possession (62% vs 41%) and registers considerably more shots (17.8 vs 8.25 per match), which should translate into control of the game. Although the form of both teams in their last five matches is not impressive, the hosts' statistical superiority at their home ground and their higher xG figure point towards their victory.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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 | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.30 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Derry City · 0.4 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.
Derry City is 29% better for: goals scored per match.
1.29 goals / match - Derry City · 1 goals / match - Drogheda United
Derry City scores in 57% of matches (4 of 7 matches), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 matches).
Drogheda United scores in 86% of matches (6 of 7 matches), while Derry City keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 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 - 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.
Drogheda United is 298% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.43 pts / match - Derry City · 1.71 pts / match - Drogheda United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Derry City - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 29%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -6 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Derry City
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
| Derry City | Liga | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.57 | 2.49 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 46% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 43% | • 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 34% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | • 57% | 57% | • 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | ▲ 71% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Derry City 1 - 2 - 1 Drogheda United. Average goals 2.75, both teams scored in 75% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Derry City vs Drogheda United?
The Premier Division match finished Derry City 2:2 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 Derry City and Drogheda United?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Derry City won 1, Drogheda United won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Derry City vs Drogheda United?
Derry City score 1.29 goals per game on average and Drogheda United 1.00. The Premier Division average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Derry City's matches and 57% of Drogheda United's.
What form are Derry City and Drogheda United in?
Over the last 5 games Derry City have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Drogheda United 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Derry City vs Drogheda United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Derry City vs Drogheda United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.