Drogheda United FC vs Derry City FC Prediction: At least Derry will not lose

Derry City will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways as they take on Drogheda United at the United Park on Friday. Derry City were held down to a 1-1 draw in their last league game against Shamrock while Drogheda United also played Galway United to a 1-1 draw. The last time both teams met, the game ended in a 5-1 victory to Derry. We envisage another win for Derry City. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you. 

Form in the League: DWLWD

Drogheda United continues to languish at the near-bottom of the league table with only 5 games left to the end of the season. Drogheda United risks relegation playoffs if they do not get positive outcomes in their next few games. Their last league game against Galway United ended in a goalless draw. Drogheda has struggled all season as they are currently the 9th place in the league table with 6 wins, 11 draws, and 14 losses from 31 games played. 

Form in the League: DLWDD

Derry City has been displaced from the top of the league table after their sad defeat to Galway United late last month. However, they are still in the race for the top spot in the league as they are only 3-points behind league leaders Shelbourne. Patrick Hoban was their savior once again in their last league game against Shamrock Rovers which ended in a 1-1 draw. Shamrock took the lead in the 26th minute and it wasn’t until the 92nd minute of the game that Hoban got the leveler for Derry. They are now second-placed in the league with only a win from their last 5 league games. 

Parick Hoban remains the man for Derry City this season with 13 goals. Their overall league statistics are impressive with 13 victories, 6 losses, and 11 draws from 30 games played. 

A critical look at the last 20 games between them produced 11 wins for Derry, 2 wins for Drogheda, and 7 draws.

Derry City will get a win here as Drogheda is really in bad shape and they cannot match up to Derry City’s strength. Our prediction here is a win for Derry. We can also bank on a minimum of two goals for Derry City here as they have gotten a minimum of two goals in their last three league encounters against Drogheda United. The teams have met thrice this season in the league and Derry won all three encounters with a minimum of 2 goals scored in each game. We expect more of the same piece on Friday. Please see some of their head-to-head streaks below;

• Derry City have suffered no loss to Drogheda in their last 6 meetings
• More than 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 league games
• More than 4.5 cards in 6 of their last 8 meetings
• Less than 10.5 corners in 5 of their last 7 meetings