Derry City vs Drogheda United prediction and betting tips - June 28, 2024

Prediction on game Total under 3.0

Odds: 1.65

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One of the matches of the 22nd round of the Irish Championship will be played on Friday at "The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium," where local Derry City will host Drogheda United. Here is the forecast for this match from the experts at Dailysports.

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Derry City

The "Red and White Army" is contending for the gold medals and currently occupies the second place in the Premier Division standings. In 23 matches, Derry City has secured 11 victories and suffered 4 defeats. Overall, the team has accumulated 41 points, just two points behind the league leaders, Shelbourne. In the last round, Ruaidhrí Higgins' team faced Bohemians away and achieved a 2-1 victory. Notably, Derry City has won their last three matches and remains unbeaten in six consecutive games. In 12 home matches, Derry City has secured 8 victories, losing only twice.

Drogheda United

The "Drogs" have had a dreadful start in the current Premier Division campaign and are struggling to stay in the top flight. In 21 rounds, Drogheda has garnered only 16 points, with three victories and 11 defeats. They are eight points adrift of the safety zone. In the last round, Drogheda played away against Galway United. Conceding as early as the 7th minute, the "Drogs" couldn't equalize and conceded two more goals in the second half. This defeat marked Kevin Doherty's team's fourth loss in the last five rounds, with just one draw during this period.

Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history

• This season, the teams have played two matches – Derry City secured a home victory with a score of 2-1, and the match at Drogheda's ground ended in a 2-2 draw.
• The "Total over 2.5" bet has been successful in three out of the last five matches.
• In five home matches, Derry City has secured three victories, losing only once.

Derry City vs Drogheda United Prediction

Derry City is considered the clear favorite in this match, with odds for a home victory around 1.35. Our bet for the match is "Total under 3.0" with odds of 1.65.

Prediction on game Total under 3.0

Odds: 1.65

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4.92

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