UCD FC vs Derry City FC Prediction: Derry City is the stronger team here

This Wednesday, Derry City is eagerly preparing to take on UCD at the UCD Bowl, aiming to clinch all three points from this match. Derry City is currently in exceptional form, having not suffered a single defeat in their previous five league matches, while UCD finds itself in a rather dismal state. We anticipate a triumph for Derry City in this upcoming fixture. Here are some carefully prepared tips for the forthcoming match.

University College Dublin FC (10th)

Form in all competitions: LLLDL

UCD faced another crushing defeat in their recent league game against Drogheda which ended in a thrashing 3-0 loss. Their defense has been struggling significantly, conceding a total of 21 goals in their last 7 matches. Given their recent form, it seems likely that they will face another loss when they take on Derry City on Wednesday. The match promises to be a challenging one for UCD.

Derry City FC (2nd)

Form in all competitions: WDLLW

Derry City is currently unbeaten in their last 6 league games, they put up one hell of a show in their most recent league game against Dundalk with William Patching scoring a brace for Derry City. The game ended in a 1-3 victory to Derry and they’ll be hoping to secure another win as they take on UCD on Wednesday. 

Throughout the season, Derry City's performance has been notably commendable. With 14 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses from 28 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, maintaining an unbeaten record. 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 and UCD’s defense is very porous and bad having conceded over 21 goals in their previous 7 league games. We predict an easy win for Derry City in this game and we also expect them to win flawlessly with victories in both halves of the game.