Dundalk FC
- Dundalk FC are unbeaten in their last five games, winning four and drawing one.
- Dundalk FC are undefeated in their four home games in the Premier Division 2026, winning three and drawing one.
- Dundalk boss Ciaran Kilduff has built a compact, quick and counter-attacking team since taking the helm in November 2024.
- The Lilywhites prefer to pack the defense and play in a 4-2-3-1 system, as they play with a measured tempo and rely on transitioning quickly from defense to attack.
- Dundalk are fourth in the table with 17 points from 10 games.
- Dundalk’s defense is difficult to break down.
Derry City
- Derry City are winless in their last five games, drawing three and losing two.
- Tiernan Lynch’s team are built around ball possession, territorial dominance and high pressing, with the manager often alternating between formations.
- Derry have yet to win away from home in the Premier Division 2026, drawing two and losing two in four games.
- Derry have conceded three times in their four away games, averaging 0.75 goals against per game.
Head-to-Head
The two teams shared the spoils in their previous meeting in the Premier Division 2026, with the last one finishing 2-2 .
Key Players
- Eoin Kenny leads the attack with three goals in 10 appearances in the Premier Division 2026, providing a consistent threat up front.
- Michael Duffy is the key man for the visitors, with five goals in eight appearances in the Premier Division 2026 to date.
Betting Insights
- Dundalk have conceded just once in four home matches, averaging 0.25 goals conceded per game.
- Dundalk to win is favored at 2.46, while Over 2.5 goals is 2.0 and Both Teams to Score - No is 1.93.
Prediction
Dundalk have been better at home, winning three of their games and, while this should be a high-scoring matchup, the home team’s defense should be enough to stop Derry from scoring.
