Dundalk vs Derry City Prediction, H2H & Stats
Ireland: Premier Division
· Regular Season - 19 Head to head
Last 7 meetings
2 - 2
Derry City
2 - 2
Dundalk
0 - 2
Derry City
1 - 1
Dundalk
0 - 0
Derry City
4 - 1
Dundalk
1 - 3
Derry City
Premier Division table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers |
36 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 59:38 | +21 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians |
36 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 63:44 | +19 | 65 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. |
36 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 55:31 | +24 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne |
36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 52:50 | +2 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City |
36 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 50:47 | +3 | 48 |
| 6 | Dundalk |
36 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 55:59 | -4 | 45 |
| 7 | Waterford |
36 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 54:61 | -7 | 43 |
| 8 | Galway United |
36 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 46:53 | -7 | 42 |
| 9 | Drogheda United |
36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 44:57 | -13 | 40 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers |
36 | 5 | 10 | 21 | 28:66 | -38 | 25 |
Top scorers
Premier Division
T. Lonergan
Waterford
16goals
P. Amond
Waterford
14goals
C. Whelan
Bohemians
13goals
D. Horgan
Dundalk
12goals
R. Tierney
Bohemians
11goals
M. Duffy
Derry City
11goals
J. McGovern
Shamrock Rovers
10goals
R. Edmondson
St Patrick's Athl.
10goals
M. Doyle
Drogheda United
10goals
A. Keena
St Patrick's Athl.
10goals
Recent form
3 - 1
Shamrock Rovers
W
2 - 1
Dundalk
L
1 - 1
Dundalk
D
1 - 2
Bohemians
L
2 - 3
Shelbourne
L
0 - 4
St Patrick's Athl.
L
1 - 1
Dundalk
D
4 - 2
Dundalk
L
2 - 3
Dundalk
W
1 - 2
Galway United
L
2 - 2
Derry City
D
2 - 1
Dundalk
W
1 - 0
St Patrick's Athl.
W
2 - 0
Derry City
L
0 - 2
Derry City
W
1 - 0
Galway United
W
2 - 2
Derry City
D
0 - 1
Derry City
W
4 - 2
Dundalk
W
3 - 3
Shamrock Rovers
D
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.45 Dundalk · 0.95 Derry City
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
Premier Division 2026When the goals come
Side by side
Dundalk
Derry City
Dundalk vs Derry City: preview and prediction
Dundalk host Derry City in the Ireland Premier Division (Regular Season - 19) on Friday, 29th May 2026 at 19:45 at Oriel Park, Dundalk. Dundalk sit 6th in the table and Derry City 5th.
Dundalk are struggling, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (L-L-D-L-W). Derry City are in good shape, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-L-W-W-D).
In the last 7 meetings, Dundalk won 0, Derry City won 3 and 4 ended level. These games average 3 goals, with both teams scoring in 71% and over 2.5 goals in 57%.
Our goal model expects about 1.45 goals for Dundalk and 0.95 for Derry City. It gives Dundalk the edge (49% home win, 27% draw, 25% away win), 43% for over 2.5 goals and 47% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-0.
Our pick was Home or Draw at odds of 1.38.
Dundalk vs Derry City FAQs
What is the best prediction for Dundalk vs Derry City?
Our top tip is Double Chance: Home or Draw (1.38 odds).
Who will win Dundalk vs Derry City?
Dundalk are favourites: our model gives Dundalk 49%, the draw 27% and Derry City 25%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 47% chance in our model, and it happened in 71% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.4 goals in total, with a 43% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Dundalk vs Derry City?
Kick-off is on Friday, 29th May 2026 at 19:45 at Oriel Park, Dundalk.
Who is the referee?
O. Moran is in charge of this game.