Drogheda United vs Derry City FC
Stadium: Weavers Park
05.05.2023,21:45
In the 14th round of the Ireland Premier League, Derry City will square off against Drogheda at Weavers Stadium. The visitors lost their last game while the hosts were held to a draw. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you below.
Drogheda United (8th) DLLDL
Drogheda has failed to secure a victory in their last five league games, suffering three losses and two draws. In their most recent league match, they managed a 1-1 draw against Shelbourne. As they prepare to face Derry City on Friday, Drogheda is hoping for a positive outcome and a much-needed win.
Drogheda has had a fair run since the start of their league campaign. Their overall league statistics are; 3 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses from 13 games played.
Derry City FC (3rd) LWWDL
After losing to Shamrock last week, Derry City slipped from second place and was displaced by their rivals. In their last five games, Derry City has two losses, with two wins and a draw in between. As they gear up to play against Drogheda on Friday, Derry City is hopeful for a win to regain their lost position in the league.
Currently trailing behind Bohemian by 6 points, Derry City has been very impressive since the start of the season. Their overall league statistics are; 6 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses from 13 games played. Jordan McEneff
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical look at the last 10 games between them produced 3 wins for Derry, 2 wins for Drogheda, and 5 draws.
Expert Betting Tips
Derry City cannot afford to lose this game come Friday night, they are now 2 points behind Shamrock and 6 points behind Bohemians. A win here will help narrow the margin. Moreso, they are in a much better form when compared to Drogheda United. We predict a win or draw and over 1.5 for Derry at 1.65 odds.
Derry to score over 1.5 goals is also a great option as they have scored a minimum of 2 goals in 3 of their last 5 games. We predict over 1.5 goals scored for Derry at 1.95 odds.