Premier Division
Derry City vs Dundalk
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
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Derry City vs Dundalk Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Derry City vs Dundalk carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 23/10 (Friday) at Brandywell Stadium, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Derry City vs Dundalk prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Derry City vs Dundalk
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Derry City vs Dundalk call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 21-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Derry City the side to beat, with roughly 53% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premier Division odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Derry City Preview
Derry City reach this fixture 34 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Derry City stand:
In this competition
10 won, 14 drawn, 10 lost
1.29 points per game
46 scored, at 1.35 a game
44 conceded, at 1.29 a game
Derry City, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Liam Boyce, 1 goals
Most assists: Patrick McClean, 1 assists
Recent results — Derry City
19/10/2026 15:00
16/10/2026 14:45
18/09/2026 14:45
14/09/2026 14:45
11/09/2026 14:45
Dundalk: how they are travelling
Dundalk come in 34 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Dundalk have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 12 drawn, 12 lost
1.24 points per game
51 scored, at 1.5 a game
56 conceded, at 1.65 a game
Dundalk, season-wide
10 won, 12 drawn, 12 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Daryl Horgan, 11 goals
Most assists: Daryl Horgan, 10 assists
Recent results — Dundalk
17/10/2026 14:45
02/10/2026 14:45
18/09/2026 14:45
14/09/2026 14:45
11/09/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Dundalk
Dundalk have generally come out ahead of Derry City in their recent meetings.
From 46 match(es):
Dundalk: 22 win(s)
Derry City: 9 win(s)
Drawn: 15
That trend is worth factoring into the Derry City vs Dundalk prediction.
Form comparison Derry City vs Dundalk
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Derry City
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
D
W
|
1.29 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
L
|
1.76 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
D
|
0.82 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 47% | 12% |
| Goals | 2.65 | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1.65 | 1.06 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.12 | 1.47 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 53% | 65% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 41% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 18% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.81 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.03 | 1.59 |
Away Team
Dundalk
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
L
L
|
1.24 |
| Home |
W
D
L
L
L
|
1.24 |
| Away |
D
D
W
L
D
|
1.24 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 35% | 24% |
| Goals | 3.15 | 3.12 | 3.18 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.53 | 1.47 |
| Conceded | 1.65 | 1.59 | 1.71 |
| Both Teams to Score | 76% | 71% | 82% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 24% | 6% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 6% | 12% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 1.78 | 1.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.45 | 1.53 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Derry City vs Dundalk
Match: Derry City vs Dundalk
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 23/10/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Brandywell Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Derry City vs Dundalk that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.97
League: 2.79
Both Teams to Score
68%
League: 61%
Over 1.5+
80%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 52%
Cards
4.71
League: 4.38
Corners
12.58
League: 10.32
Home Team
Derry City
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
D
W
|
1.29 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
L
|
1.76 |
| Away |
L
D
W
L
D
|
0.82 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 47% | 12% |
| Goals | 2.65 | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Scored | 1.35 | 1.65 | 1.06 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.12 | 1.47 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 53% | 65% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 41% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 18% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.81 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.03 | 1.59 |
Away Team
Dundalk
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
L
L
|
1.24 |
| Home |
W
D
L
L
L
|
1.24 |
| Away |
D
D
W
L
D
|
1.24 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 35% | 24% |
| Goals | 3.15 | 3.12 | 3.18 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.53 | 1.47 |
| Conceded | 1.65 | 1.59 | 1.71 |
| Both Teams to Score | 76% | 71% | 82% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 24% | 6% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 6% | 12% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 1.78 | 1.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.45 | 1.53 |
Corners
10.32 / Match
+1% Corners / Match
Dundalk received +1% more corners than Derry City in the Premier Division
10.38 / Match
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Drogheda United
(11)
Galway United
(4)
Waterford
(5)
Shelbourne
(5)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Bohemians
(3)(13)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Bohemians
(1)
Shelbourne
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Waterford
(3)
Drogheda United
(10)
Galway United
Cards
2.65 / Match
+4% Cards / Match
Derry City received +4% more cards than Dundalk in the Premier Division
2.56 / Match
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Drogheda United
(2)
Galway United
(1)
Waterford
(4)
Shelbourne
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Bohemians
(1)(1)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
Bohemians
(1)
Shelbourne
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(4)
Waterford
(3)
Drogheda United
(3)
Galway United
Goals Scored
1.35 / Match
+11%
Dundalk is +11% better in terms of goals scored
1.5 / Match
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Drogheda United
(0)
Galway United
(1)
Waterford
(2)
Shelbourne
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Bohemians
(3)(1)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
Bohemians
(2)
Shelbourne
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Waterford
(3)
Drogheda United
(1)
Galway United
Goals Conceded
1.29 / Match
+22%
Dundalk condeded +22% more goals than Derry City
1.65 / Match
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Drogheda United
(2)
Galway United
(0)
Waterford
(2)
Shelbourne
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Bohemians
(5)(1)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Bohemians
(3)
Shelbourne
(4)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Waterford
(2)
Drogheda United
(2)
Galway United
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 54 | 35 | 19 | 65 | 1.91 |
| 2 |
Bohemians
|
34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 60 | 41 | 19 | 62 | 1.82 |
| 3 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 53 | 28 | 25 | 59 | 1.74 |
| 4 |
Shelbourne
|
34 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 49 | 47 | 2 | 46 | 1.35 |
| 5 |
Derry City
|
34 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 46 | 44 | 2 | 44 | 1.29 |
| 6 |
Dundalk
|
34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 51 | 56 | -5 | 42 | 1.24 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 46 | 51 | -5 | 41 | 1.21 |
| 8 |
Waterford
|
34 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 48 | 58 | -10 | 37 | 1.09 |
| 9 |
Drogheda United
|
34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 41 | 54 | -13 | 37 | 1.09 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
34 | 5 | 9 | 20 | 26 | 60 | -34 | 24 | 0.71 |
Odds
