Derry City FC vs Drogheda United FC Prediction: A 4th consecutive league victory for Derry City

The upcoming 22nd round of the League of Ireland Premiership match at Ryan McBride Brandywell stadium between the audacious Derry City and Drogheda United. Derry City is in exceptional form with an unbeaten record in their last five league games while Drogheda United continues to languish at the bottom of the league table. Derry City cannot afford a defeat here and by the look of things, we should expect a win for Derry here. Our prediction is for a win for Derry City and a minimum of two goals scored by Derry City. Please see the carefully prepared tips.

Derry City FC (2nd)

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Derry City is in sensational form as they are currently unbeaten in their last five league games with four consecutive league victories in their last three league games. Derry City are trailing league leaders Shelbourne by just 2 points and this is another opportunity to extend their lead and hope for a Shelbourne draw or defeat. Derry City came back from a goal down to win their most recent league game against Bohemian, it was Danny Mullen who got the winning goal of the game for Derry City in the last minute of the game. Derry will continue their charge for a top position in the league as they prepare to take on Drogheda United on Friday. 

Their overall league statistics are impressive with 11 victories, 4 losses, and 8 draws from a total of 23 games played. Derry must secure a win here.

Drogheda United (10th)

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Drogheda United is without a win in their last 7 league games and they continue to languish at the bottom of the league table. As they prepare to take on Derry City on Friday, they’ll most likely suffer another defeat. Drogheda has struggled all season as they are currently at the bottom of the league table with 3 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses from 21 games played. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at the last 15 games between them produced 6 wins for Derry, 2 wins for Drogheda, and 7 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

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 games and they’ll most likely get two goals here.