UCD FC vs Derry City FC Prediction: A 4th consecutive league victory is imminent for Derry City

In the 26th round of the League of Ireland Premiership, Derry City is gearing up to face UCD at the UCD Bowl, with the clear objective of securing all 3 points from this encounter. Derry City is currently in fine form, and their performance in The Conference League qualifiers in Europe is also promising. Here are some carefully prepared tips for the upcoming match.

University College Dublin FC (10th)

Form in all competitions: LWLLL

UCD faced another crushing defeat in their recent league game against Bohemian, with Jonathan Afolabi scoring a brace for the opposition. Their defense has been struggling significantly, conceding a total of 19 goals in their last 6 matches. Given their recent form, it seems likely that they will face another loss when they take on Derry City on Sunday. The match promises to be a challenging one for UCD.

Derry City FC (3rd)

Form in all competitions: WWWDW

Derry City has been making an impressive mark in their Europa Conference League qualifiers, raising the possibility of seeing them in Europe for the next season. While experiencing some domestic inconsistencies, they are steadily regaining their footing, as evidenced by their recent 2-1 victory over Sligo Rovers.

Throughout the season, Derry City's performance has been notably commendable. With a total of 12 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses from 25 games played, they have demonstrated their competitiveness in the league. Spearheading the team's efforts on goals this season is Jordan McEneff, making a significant impact on their offensive performances.

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at their last 8 league games produced 6 wins for Derry City and a draw.

Expert Betting Tips

Derry City has showcased incredible form in their last 5 league games across all competitions, maintaining an unbeaten record during this period. Considering UCD's poor form, a victory for Derry City seems highly likely, and they are expected to secure a 2-goal margin in this encounter. The option of Derry City to win over 1.5 goals is a strong betting choice.

Moreover, goals are expected in both halves of the game, with odds set at 1.60, as Derry City has been prolific in scoring, having netted a considerable number of goals in their last 5 matches.