Drogheda United vs Derry City Prediction, Odds and Free Betting Tips (24/10/2021)

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Two sides who are still in contention for a top three finish in the Irish Premier Division square off on Sunday 24th October as Drogheda United take on Derry City. A win is a must if they are to stay in the hunt for the European places. Below are our betting predictions for the big game that will have a bearing on so many sides.

Prediction 1

Outright
Derry
Odds: 11/10 (2.10)

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Prediction 2

Both teams to score
Yes
Odds: 10/11 (1.91)

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Prediction 3

Over 2.5 goals
No
Odds: 4/6 (1.67)

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Outright

Derry City enter this game higher up the table and in better form than their opponents, so are worthy favourites for this match. A win for Derry will see them leap frog Sligo Rovers in third position so they will be especially motivated to try and get the all important three points today.

Both teams to score

The last five meetings between the teams have yielded ten goals at an average of two per game so there is a chance that both teams can find the back of the net here. Interestingly in four of Derry City’s last five away matches both teams have scored. In a match both ideally need to win it could be an attacking game.

Over 2.5 goals

Their have been ten goals between the two in their last five contests and twice over the last six head to head contests the 2.5 goal barrier has been exceeded only twice. Sometimes in these sorts of games they can turn into stalemates and if this is the case it might be worth siding with the under 2.5 goals market here.

Match Preview

The top two places in the Irish Premier League look to be sorted but the battle for the remaining European spot remains firmly on as there are only 8 points separating third place Sligo Rovers and Dundalk in 7th place.

With a win Derry can climb into third place and would only be five points behind second place side St Patrick’s. Derry enter this match without any wins in their last three away matches so will need to find something extra if they are to win today.

For Drogheda a win today would see them return firmly to the race for a third place finish as they would move to only four points behind Sligo, who they play next week. If Drogheda want European football next year than this is a match they simply must win. Drogheda secured a narrow 1-0 win last time out against Longford and will be hoping for more of the same here.

The Best Match Odds for Drogheda vs Derry

Republic of Ireland Premier Division

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24th October 2021

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Drogheda United vs Derry City
Head to Head
24/10/21 RIP	Drogheda United Drogheda United	1 - 0	Derry City Derry City
06/08/21 RIP	Derry City Derry City	3 - 0	Drogheda United Drogheda United
24/07/21 RoIFC	Drogheda United Drogheda United	1 - 1	Derry City Derry City
28/05/21 RIP	Drogheda United Drogheda United	1 - 2	Derry City Derry City
16/04/21 RIP	Derry City Derry City	1 - 1	Drogheda United Drogheda United

Drogheda United
Last 5
07/11/21 RIP	Bohemians Dublin Bohemians Dublin	2 - 1	Drogheda United Drogheda United
04/11/21 RIP	Drogheda United Drogheda United	0 - 1	Dundalk Dundalk
01/11/21 RIP	Finn Harps Finn Harps	0 - 0	Drogheda United Drogheda United
29/10/21 RIP	Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers	2 - 0	Drogheda United Drogheda United
15/10/21 RIP	Drogheda United Drogheda United	2 - 0	Longford Town Longford Town

Derry City
Last 5
05/11/21 RIP	Finn Harps Finn Harps	1 - 1	Derry City Derry City
02/11/21 RIP	Waterford FC Waterford FC	2 - 2	Derry City Derry City
29/10/21 RIP	Derry City Derry City	1 - 1	Bohemians Dublin Bohemians Dublin
15/10/21 RIP	Derry City Derry City	1 - 0	St Patricks St Patricks
01/10/21 RIP	Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers	2 - 1	Derry City Derry City

Frequently Asked Questions

Drogheda vs Derry

Where is the venue for this fixture?

The match will be played at the home of Drogheda at the wonderfully named Get Your Head in the Game Park.

What is the Head to Head?

Derry are unbeaten in their last 12 against Drogheda, winning eight and drawing four.

What is the kick-off time for Drogheda vs Derry?

The match will start at 14:00 GMT on 24th October 2021.