Drogheda United (home)
- Drogheda United sit 6th in the Premier Division 2026 table with 19 points from 15 games, three points behind Dundalk FC in 4th place with 22 points from 16 matches.
- Kevin Doherty is a tactical manager who sets his side up to be compact, well organised and disciplined in a low-block system.
- Drogheda United have a very decent home record this season, having won three, drawn two and lost three of their eight Premier Division 2026 home games.
- They have only conceded eight goals in these eight home fixtures, so Dundalk will have to be on form to break down Drogheda’s structure.
Dundalk FC (away)
- Dundalk FC rebounded from their 1-3 away defeat to Bohemian FC by beating Shamrock Rovers 1-0 at home.
- Dundalk FC will be a big test for his side on Friday as Ciaran Kilduff’s side are high-tempo and direct in their attacking approach, pressing opponents high up the field and looking to play through the thirds quickly through the middle and wide areas.
Head-to-Head
- Dundalk FC have failed to win their last three visits to Drogheda United.
- Dundalk FC have won once, drawn five and lost twice from their eight Premier Division 2026 away games.
Key Players
- Mark Doyle is Drogheda United’s top scorer with six goals from 14 Premier Division 2026 appearances and has scored two of his team’s last three goals.
- Daryl Horgan leads the line for Dundalk FC with five goals from 15 appearances and has also contributed three of his team's last five goals.
Betting Insights
Drogheda United to win at 2.77 , Over 2.5 goals at 1.71 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.57 are the selections for this match.
Prediction
Dundalk’s defence has been very leaky away from home this season, shipping 17 goals from just eight away matches, and as they have taken just one point from their last two away games, we are backing Drogheda United to take the derby with a small wager.
