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Dundalk vs Derry City

Ireland Ireland

Premier Division Oriel Park
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AI Match Summary

Dundalk play Derry City in the Premier Division. It looks like a close match. Recently, Dundalk averaged 1.78 goals scored and 1.41 conceded. Derry City averaged 1.34 goals scored and 1.28 conceded. In past meetings, Dundalk won 1, Derry City won 1, and they drew 3. Their last match on May 29, 2026 ended 2:1. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.19 for Dundalk and 1.06 for Derry City. This points to a Dundalk double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

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

38%
Dundalk
35%
Draws
27%
Derry City
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Dundalk

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

74% / Medium Confidence
  • Dundalk picked up more points recently compared to Derry City.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.19 vs 1.06 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the home side.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 61%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 80%
Over 2.5 Goals 61%
Over 3.5 Goals 37%
Over 4.5 Goals 18%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69%
Dundalk Clean Sheet 22%
Derry City Clean Sheet 12%
First Half Goal 72%
Second Half Goal 76%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Dundalk Derry City
Matches Played 27 29
Wins 12 8
Draws 8 11
Losses 7 10
Goals Scored 1.78 1.34
Goals Conceded 1.41 1.28
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.00 1.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 29, 2026 Premier Division
Dundalk vs Derry City
2:1
Apr 10, 2026 Premier Division
Dundalk vs Derry City
2:2
Feb 13, 2026 Premier Division
Derry City vs Dundalk
2:2
Oct 18, 2024 Premier Division
Dundalk vs Derry City
0:2
Aug 9, 2024 Premier Division
Derry City vs Dundalk
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Dundalk Compare

Top Goalscorer Wilson T.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Teahan R.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Derry City Compare

Top Goalscorer Clarke J.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Akinyemi D.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.03
Avg xA / game 0.63

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Dundalk 39 / 100
Derry City 27 / 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
Dundalk Derry City

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Dundalk or Draw (1X)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Home Win (HT)
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +26.5%
3.33
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +11%
1.82
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Dundalk attacking → ← attacking Derry City

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Dundalk scored in 93% of their last 27 games.

Derry City let in goals in 76% of their last 29 matches.

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Dundalk went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Derry City lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

44 Points in last 5 35
1.25 Goals expected (xG) 1.13
1.00 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.13

League Standings

PosTeam P W D L GD Pts
1Shamrock Rovers25155540:2250
2Bohemians25127640:2743
3St. Patricks23125638:1941
4Dundalk2398637:3435
5Shelbourne24810635:3534
6Derry City25611832:3129
7Galway United22661029:3724
8Drogheda23571127:4022
9Waterford23481132:4620
10Sligo Rovers23551318:3720