Dundalk FC vs Drogheda United FC
Stadium: Oriel Park
29.09.2023,21:45
On Friday, a highly anticipated showdown is set to take place at Oriel Park, featuring Dundalk FC and Drogheda United FC. Both teams secured victories in their last league matches, setting the stage for a competitive and thrilling clash. Anticipate an exciting matchup at Oriel Park Stadium. Here are some well-considered tips for your consideration.
Dundalk FC (6th)
Form in all competitions: WLLLL
Dundalk had faced a series of disappointing results in the league, enduring three consecutive losses in their most recent matches. Nonetheless, they managed to turn the tide with a remarkable 5-0 victory over Cork City in their latest league game. This impressive win has given Dundalk renewed confidence as they look ahead to their upcoming match against Drogheda United on Friday.
Dundalk has been very poor in their recent performances. Their cumulative league performance comprises 13 triumphs, 8 stalemates, and 10 losses across 31 matches played. Spearheading the team's offensive endeavors, Patrick Hoban emerges as a pivotal figure, raising the possibility of witnessing his goal-scoring prowess on the upcoming Friday.
Drogheda United (7th)
Form in all competitions: WDLWW
Drogheda United achieved a remarkable feat in their most recent league game, securing a surprising victory over St. Patrick's Athletic with a 1-2 scoreline. The turning point of the match came with Dayle Rooney's 82nd-minute goal. Over their last five league games, Drogheda United has shown strong form with three wins, one draw, and just one defeat. Their recent performances underscore their proficiency in employing effective tactics, and they will seek to build upon this as they gear up to face Dundalk on Friday.
Overall, in the course of their league campaign, Drogheda has had a fairly balanced run, accumulating a total of 10 wins, 9 draws, and 12 losses from the 31 games they've played.
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical look at the last 11 games between them produced 8 wins for Dundalk and 3 wins for Drogheda.
Expert Betting Tips
The odds for a draw are quite favorable, and we don't anticipate Dundalk losing this game, especially given their historical advantage in head-to-head statistics. However, we expect a closely contested match, which could ultimately sway in favor of Dundalk. To err on the side of caution, we predict a win or draw for Dundalk, with under 5.5 total goals at odds of 1.60.
This game is likely to start cautiously, with few or no goals in the first half. Therefore, we predict a first-half draw with under 1.5 goals.