- Derry City have failed to win their last two home games (D1, L1) Drogheda United have not lost any of their last 3 away trips in the Premier Division 2025 (all draws) Drogheda United have won 4 of the last 8 head-to-heads with Derry City, who have taken 2 and 2 have ended in draws
Drogheda can be stubborn away from home
Derry are rightful favorites here at -138 but Drogheda are not pushovers and can be very tough to beat away. Kevin Doherty’s men have won three and drawn seven of their 12 away trips in the Irish Premier Division 2025, conceding only 12 goals in the process.
Drogheda are third in the table on 35 points from 23 games, but Derry are just a point behind in fourth on 34 from 21 games so this Derry City vs Drogheda United preview is a big game at the top of the table with both sides hoping to get the points in the race for European qualification.
Drogheda have a mixed run of form with one win, three draws and one defeat from their past five Premier Division games, but those results include a gutsy 1-0 home win over Sligo Rovers and a hard-fought away draw at Cork City. Our Derry City vs Drogheda United prediction will take these results into account.
Derry can edge a close contest
Doherty is a highly-regarded young coach who has worked wonders at Drogheda since he took over in December 2021. He has installed a disciplined defensive unit that is compact and hard to break down, preferring to play with a measured tempo that does not allow opponents to pin them back in their half for long periods.
Derry are more of a possession-based team and have an attacking mentality that can lead to some great soccer when their talented players are at their best. But Tiernan Lynch’s side have been inconsistent this season and while they have picked up back-to-back away wins against Shelbourne and St. Patrick’s Athletic, they have drawn with Galway United in their past three games.
Michael Duffy is their best creative outlet and top scorer with seven goals in 21 Premier Division appearances, usually coming up trumps when his side need someone to make the play. Drogheda have a reliable goalscorer of their own in Warren Davis, who has seven goals in 23 Premier Division games and usually provides the cutting edge that they need to score.
There is a strong chance this will be a close game given the difference in approach from these two teams, but with Derry coming in off the back of two away wins, we think the hosts will edge this one. Our Derry City vs Drogheda United prediction is that Derry will come out on top, but Drogheda have the knack of making life tough for visiting teams, however, so there is value in backing ‘Both Teams to Score’ as an alternative to the moneyline option given the nature of the head-to-head record between these sides. For punters, the Derry City vs Drogheda United odds should be monitored closely. Additionally, this is one of the most intriguing Derry City vs Drogheda United betting tips for those looking to find value in the market.
