Premier Division
Derry City vs Drogheda United
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Brandywell Stadium
Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
It is all or nothing in the 2026 World Cup, and Derry City and Drogheda United add another chapter to a tight, evenly matched history.
The knockout tie takes place on 26/06 (Friday), at Brandywell Stadium, at 19:45 UK time.
Read the Derry City vs Drogheda United prediction and see what to expect from this World Cup clash.
Prediction for Derry City vs Drogheda United in the 2026 World Cup
It is all or nothing. That is why the prediction below points to the best bet for this knockout-style World Cup clash.
See our bet:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Derry City Win
Last updated on 24-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Derry City are the favourites to win, with 55% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Derry City vs Drogheda United
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Friday, 26/06/2026
🕐 Time: 19:45 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Brandywell Stadium
Derry City in the 2026 World Cup
Derry City come into this match with 22 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Derry City:
World Cup campaign
5 win(s), 10 draw(s), and 7 defeat(s)
Average: 1.14 point(s) per match
27 goals scored in the World Cup (1.23 per match)
26 goals conceded in the World Cup (1.18 per match)
Derry City in 2026:
5 win(s), 10 draw(s), and 7 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Michael Duffy with 6 goal(s)
Assists: James McClean with 3 assists
Latest results for Derry City
22/06/2026 15:00
19/06/2026 14:45
29/05/2026 14:45
25/05/2026 14:45
22/05/2026 14:45
Drogheda United in the 2026 World Cup
Drogheda United come into this clash with 21 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Drogheda United have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
5 win(s), 7 draw(s), and 9 defeat(s)
Average: 1.05 point(s) per match
27 goals scored in the World Cup (1.29 per match)
36 goals conceded in the World Cup (1.71 per match)
Drogheda United in 2026
5 win(s), 7 draw(s), and 9 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Mark Doyle with 9 goal(s)
Assists: Brandon Kavanagh with 5 assists
Latest results for Drogheda United
19/06/2026 14:45
12/06/2026 14:45
29/05/2026 14:45
22/05/2026 15:00
18/05/2026 14:45
Derry City vs Drogheda United: head-to-head advantage
Derry City have the advantage in the record against Drogheda United.
In 38 meeting(s), the numbers are:
{team_a_name}: 14 win(s)
Drogheda United: 9 win(s)
Draws: 15
In the 2026 World Cup, the head-to-head record is another factor to consider in the Derry City vs Drogheda United prediction.
Probable lineups for Derry City vs Drogheda United
Check the probable lineups below for the Derry City vs Drogheda United prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
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Other predictions for the match
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Stats
The statistics for Derry City vs Drogheda United that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.07
League: 2.72
Both Teams to Score
72%
League: 59%
Over 1.5+
77%
League: 74%
Over 2.5+
63%
League: 51%
Cards
3.77
League: 4.49
Corners
10.52
League: 10.22
Home Team
Derry City
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
D
|
1.13 |
| Home |
D
D
D
W
D
|
1.55 |
| Away |
D
L
L
D
L
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 36% | 8% |
| Goals | 2.39 | 2.64 | 2.17 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1.55 | 0.92 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1.09 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 64% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 27% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 27% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.85 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 0.92 | 1.61 |
Away Team
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
L
D
|
1.05 |
| Home |
W
D
D
D
W
|
1.27 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
L
|
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 27% | 20% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.55 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.27 | 1.3 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.27 | 2.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 55% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 45% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 18% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.25 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.64 | 1.83 |
Corners
9.78 / Match
+0% Corners / Match
Drogheda United received +0% more corners than Derry City in the Premier Division
9.81 / Match
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Galway United
(4)
Dundalk
(5)
Shelbourne
(4)
St Patrick's Athl.
(9)
Waterford
(3)
Drogheda United
(9)(2)
Shelbourne
(5)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Waterford
(4)
Dundalk
(4)
Waterford
(3)
Bohemians
(1)
Derry City
Cards
2.87 / Match
+51% Cards / Match
Derry City received +51% more cards than Drogheda United in the Premier Division
1.9 / Match
Shamrock Rovers
(5)
Galway United
(1)
Dundalk
(4)
Shelbourne
(4)
St Patrick's Athl.
(8)
Waterford
(2)
Drogheda United
(2)(1)
Shelbourne
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(4)
Waterford
(4)
Dundalk
(0)
Waterford
(2)
Bohemians
(1)
Derry City
Goals Scored
1.22 / Match
+6%
Drogheda United is +6% better in terms of goals scored
1.29 / Match
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Galway United
(1)
Dundalk
(1)
Shelbourne
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Waterford
(2)
Drogheda United
(0)(2)
Shelbourne
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Waterford
(1)
Dundalk
(1)
Waterford
(1)
Bohemians
(1)
Derry City
Goals Conceded
1.17 / Match
+32%
Drogheda United condeded +32% more goals than Derry City
1.71 / Match
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Galway United
(2)
Dundalk
(2)
Shelbourne
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Waterford
(2)
Drogheda United
(1)(2)
Shelbourne
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Waterford
(1)
Dundalk
(2)
Waterford
(2)
Bohemians
(0)
Derry City
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 40 | 2 |
| 2 |
Bohemians
|
20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 31 | 21 | 10 | 34 | 1.7 |
| 3 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 32 | 1.68 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 26 | 1.37 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
20 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 23 | -1 | 22 | 1.1 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 26 | 29 | -3 | 21 | 1.17 |
| 8 |
Drogheda United
|
19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 25 | 32 | -7 | 21 | 1.11 |
| 9 |
Sligo Rovers
|
19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 27 | -12 | 19 | 1 |
| 10 |
Waterford
|
19 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 40 | -19 | 11 | 0.58 |
Odds
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