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Drogheda vs Derry City Prediction & H2H Stats

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Premier Division Sullivan & Lambe Park, Drogheda
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
VS
06:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

Drogheda host Derry City in the Premier Division. This looks like a genuine coin-flip fixture. Derry City have shipped 1.28 goals a game lately, while Drogheda have conceded 1.52 and scored 1.41. Head-to-head, Drogheda have won 2 to Derry City's 1, with 2 draws. They last met on Jun 26, 2026, ending 2:0. xG projections (1.50 - 1.63) back Drogheda to edge this. The model calls this a Draw — both sides look evenly matched.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

36%
Drogheda
20%
Draws
44%
Derry City
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Derry City

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Derry City's 1.44 goals per match outpaces what Drogheda have produced (1.41).
  • Drogheda are the model's pick here, at 42%.
  • Regular Premier Division form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.2%
Drogheda Clean Sheet 14%
Derry City Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Drogheda Derry City
Matches Played 29 32
Wins 10 10
Draws 7 12
Losses 12 10
Goals Scored 1.41 1.44
Goals Conceded 1.52 1.28
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jun 26, 2026 Premier Division
Derry City vs Drogheda
2:0
May 8, 2026 Premier Division
Drogheda vs Derry City
1:0
Mar 20, 2026 Premier Division
Derry City vs Drogheda
2:2
Sep 26, 2025 Premier Division
Drogheda vs Derry City
1:1
Aug 16, 2025 FAI Cup
Derry City vs Drogheda
1:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Drogheda 41 / 100
Derry City 36 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Drogheda Derry City

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Drogheda found the back of the net in 76% of recent matches (29 games).

Derry City let in goals in 69% of their last 32 matches.

Historical meetings average 2.40 goals per match.

Solid form: Drogheda remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Drogheda VS Derry City
1.25 Goals Scored 2.25
1 Goals Conceded 1.75
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 63%
13% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Drogheda

(Home)
01 Oct
Trabzonspor
0 : 1
Drogheda
18 Sept
Bohemians
2 : 1
Drogheda
14 Sept
Shelbourne
1 : 2
Drogheda
11 Sept
Drogheda
2 : 0
Sligo Rovers
04 Sept
Drogheda
1 : 2
Galway United
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Derry City

(Away)
18 Sept
Derry City
1 : 0
Galway United
14 Sept
Waterford
2 : 2
Derry City
11 Sept
Shelbourne
0 : 1
Derry City
06 Sept
Derry City
4 : 2
Dundalk
30 Aug
Derry City
3 : 3
Shamrock Rovers
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 St. Patricks 32 17 8 7 52:25 59
2 Shamrock Rovers 31 17 8 6 49:31 59
3 Bohemians 31 16 8 7 55:37 56
4 Derry City 32 9 14 9 45:42 41
5 Dundalk 32 10 11 11 49:53 41
6 Shelbourne 32 9 13 10 42:45 40
7 Galway United 32 9 11 12 42:48 38
8 Waterford 32 7 13 12 44:54 34
9 Drogheda 32 8 10 14 38:51 34
10 Sligo Rovers 32 5 8 19 24:54 23
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Relegation - Premier Division (Relegation)
Relegation - Division 1 2027 (Main)