Drogheda United and Derry City will meet each other in a football match counting for Premier Division on April 12th, 2024, Friday at 18:45h (UTC), in Republic of Ireland, check the Drogheda United vs Derry City betting tip 2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Drogheda United vs Derry City will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Hunky Dorys Park stadium, in the city of Drogheda, with a capacity for 2000 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
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Introduction to the Drogheda United vs Derry City betting tip 2024
The Premier Division has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.61 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.24 goals per match played.
Drogheda United last match
Drogheda United comes from a draw in the last match played. On that occasion the opponent was Shelbourne, in a match valid for Premier Division, and the match ended 2-2.
The game had all the elements to be an even game between both teams, for that reason it was logical that the draw was one of the most expected results, with odds around 3.00.
Derry City last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this contest after a previous event’s victory. In a dispute valid for Premier Division, Derry City faced the Dundalk team, and the score ended in favor with a 4-1.
The positive result confirmed that the team’s favoritism before the start of the match was certain, making the odds 1.33.
Drogheda United vs Derry City h2h
The last time these teams met was for a Premier Division match, on 16-02-2024, referring to the 2024 season, which ended with a 2-1 win for Derry City.
The previous encounter between these teams saw them fighting hard to stay ahead.
The Derry City team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 2 wins, compared to the Drogheda United team, which won only 1 match.
Differently equipped teams striving for their own ambitions.
Drogheda United
Premier Division leaderboard now
The Drogheda United team with 7 points currently occupies the 9th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Relegation Play-off, with a campaign of 1 win, 4 draws and 3 losses.
The team, has a slight disadvantage of 3 points against Bohemians team who occupies position 8 in the 10th round.
Occupying the middle of the league table in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division and having no high ambitions or relegation concerns, Drogheda United will try to use the home factor in their own favor to win the meeting.
Drogheda United analysis
At the end of matchday 9 we see that Drogheda United conceded more goals than they scored, with 12 goals conceded and 7 scored.
With an average ball possession of 42.63% per game in the current league, Drogheda United cannot call itself a team that holds the game in its hands, rather it prefers the counterattacking strategy. But if they want to try to win the game against Derry City they must try to impose their game to create difficulties for their opponents.
Best goalscorer from Drogheda United
There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team’s attack, E. Weir has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Drogheda United with 3 goals this season, the Defender has been a key player in winning triumphs.
Derry City
Premier Division leaderboard now
The Derry City team with 15 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 4 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses.
This means that St Patrick’s team, in 3rd place, is close behind in the 10th round with a disadvantage of 2 points.
Derry City analysis
Derry City after 9 days has put up 14 goals scored, and taken 8, and thus record has a positive goal difference.
As we approach the Regular Season, Derry City is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 3.89 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
This is a top 5 team in the Premier Division that wants to keep up with the good performances!
Ball possession above 50% typically gives teams some control over their opponents. For this reason, the Derry City team usually goes for an average ball possession of 55.11% to try to control the game.
Derry City is a more offensive team than Drogheda United, having 952 attacks vs. 780 from Drogheda United, having scored 14 times, in comparison, Drogheda United converted into goal 7 times.
Best goalscorer from Derry City
When we analyze the team’s attack so far, the competition’s performance at the individual level Pat Hoban is the player to highlight. Helping Derry City with 6 goals scored this season, the Attacker has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Drogheda United is E. Weir, who has already scored 3 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Derry City is Pat Hoban, he has scored in 6 opportunities.
Derry City has conceded 4 away goals in 4 away matches. Here the recommended bet will be that Derry City will have a clean sheet, remember that the last time these teams met the score was 2-1, something to take into consideration.
Between 75-90 minutes is a good time to bet as some study have shown this to be the time where most goals occur.
Taking into consideration that Derry City scores an average of 0.75 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.75.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Something to explore in order to get favorable betting results is noting the average of 5.16 corners per game which one can get by combining the number of corners of both teams.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.89 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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Drogheda United vs Derry City betting tip 2024: FAQ
The match will be played on April 12th, 2024, Friday.
The match will take place at the Hunky Dorys Park stadium in Drogheda.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Premier Division match, referring to the 2024 season, and ended with a 2-1 result for Derry City.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
