Liam Duckstein
This is a local derby with real table implications. Dundalk sit fifth in the League of Ireland Premier Division 2026 standings with 27 points from 19 games, while Drogheda are eighth with 20 points from 20. Three spots and seven points separate these sides, and Drogheda cannot afford to keep dropping points if they want to close that gap before the season ends in November.
Tyreke Wilson is the player to watch for Dundalk. The defender scored and led all outfield players in shots in the most recent match against Galway, showing attacking intent from deep that opponents struggle to prepare for. For Drogheda, Brandon Kavanagh has been their most productive midfielder in recent games, carrying the ball well and generating attempts from midfield range.
The hot stat from recent action: Dundalk registered 25 total shots in their last recorded match, more than double Drogheda’s 12 in theirs. That shot volume gap is striking for two sides that occupy neighboring positions in the table.
| 🏆 Tournament: | League of Ireland Premier Division 2026 |
| 🏟 Venue: | Oriel Park, Dundalk |
| 🗓️ Date: | 10.07.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 20:45 CEST |
Dundalk vs Drogheda Prediction
Dundalk are the clear favorites here, and the numbers back that up. They have a 50% win rate over the last 30 days compared to Drogheda’s 0% across the same period. At home, Dundalk have the crowd, the structure, and the shot-generating ability to control this match. We predict a Dundalk win, and the 1.60 range available at bet365 represents fair value given the form gap.
Drogheda’s last five matches have produced just one goal scored, and their pass accuracy of 181 out of 263 passes is noticeably lower than Dundalk’s 264 out of 374. That efficiency difference means Dundalk will likely dominate possession in their own half of the pitch and push Drogheda into defensive work for long stretches.
Both teams recorded 11 fouls each in their most recent matches, and both earned one yellow card apiece. The foul rate is moderate, so the referee will not be under pressure to flash cards early. Dundalk’s 3-4-2-1 shape gives them width and two attacking midfielders behind a striker, which tends to generate corners. Their nine corners in the last match compared to Drogheda’s five reflects that tendency.
| 🔥 Hot Tip: | Dundalk to win to nil |
| ⚽ Total Goals: | Under 2.5 |
| 💥 Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯 Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Dundalk have won four of their last five matches overall, with their only defeat in that run coming against Waterford United in a chaotic 3-4 result. They bounced back from that loss by beating Derry City 2-1 and then Galway 1-0. The Galway win was disciplined, with Ciarán Kilduff’s side limiting their opponents and relying on a single goal from Tyreke Wilson. It was not a flashy performance, but it showed defensive solidity when the result mattered.
Drogheda have struggled badly for consistency. Their last five matches include three defeats and a draw, with their only win in that stretch coming against Derry City at the end of May. They held Waterford United to a 3-3 draw but then lost to Bohemians 1-2 and St. Patricks 0-2 in their most recent fixture. Kevin Doherty’s 5-3-2 system is built to be compact, but it has not been stopping goals. Drogheda have conceded 35 goals in 20 league games this season.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Dundalk | Drogheda |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0 |
| Total shots | 25 | 12 |
| Free kicks | 14 | 14 |
| Corner kicks | 9 | 5 |
| Total fouls | 11 | 11 |
| Pass accuracy (%) | 264 | 181 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 7 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Dundalk vs Drogheda stats page for more info.
Pre-game Odds and Win Probability: Dundalk the Favourite
- Moneyline Dundalk 1.64 | Drogheda 4.80
- Draw 4.16
- Over/Under Over 2.5 N/A | Under 2.5 N/A
- BTTS (both teams to score) Yes N/A | No N/A
Pinnacle’s 1.64 on Dundalk is the best moneyline value available across the listed books. The average bookmaker probability of 57% for a Dundalk win feels about right given their home advantage, current form, and the structural weaknesses Drogheda have shown this season. The draw at 4.16 with Pinnacle is not worth chasing. These two drew their last head-to-head meeting in this stadium 0-0, but Drogheda’s current run of form makes a repeat of that scoreline unlikely. We see Dundalk controlling this match from the front.
Drogheda. Source: Official Facebook
Possible Starting Lineups
Dundalk Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Enda Minogue
- DF: Bobby Burns, Robert Cornwall, John Ross Wilson, Tyreke Wilson
- MF: Daryl Horgan, Aodh Dervin, Ronan Teahan, Declan McDaid
- FW: E. Kenny, Danny Mullen
Dundalk look set to line up in their familiar 3-4-2-1, with three central defenders and two wing-backs providing width. Enda Minogue takes the gloves after appearing in the most recent data. Tyreke Wilson’s goal-scoring form from the back line makes him a threat on overlapping runs, and Danny Mullen led the team in shots in the last match with six attempts. He will be the focal point of Dundalk’s attacking play.
Drogheda Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Fynn Talley
- DF: Edwin Agbaje, Conor Keeley, Leo Burney, Conor Kane, Jason Bucknor
- MF: Ryan Brennan, Brandon Kavanagh, Shane Farrell
- FW: Mark Doyle, Thomas Oluwa
Kevin Doherty’s 5-3-2 keeps five across the back with Fynn Talley behind them. Fynn made three saves in the last match and will be tested here. Brandon Kavanagh is Drogheda’s most active midfielder, completing 34 passes and generating two shots in the last game. Mark Doyle operates as the more technical of the two forwards, picking up a yellow card in the last match which suggests he will be pressing high and making physical challenges early.
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Dundalk. Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
Dundalk are in better shape on every measurable front heading into this fixture. Their shot volume, pass accuracy, and recent win rate all point to a home victory. Drogheda have not won in their last four matches and are conceding at a rate that suggests their defensive block is not as tight as their 5-3-2 shape implies.
The head-to-head record shows this fixture does tend to stay tight, with three of the last five meetings producing one goal or fewer across both teams combined. That pattern supports the under 2.5 goals market. We also lean toward Drogheda failing to score, given they managed zero goals in their most recent match and only one in the two before that.
We predict a 1-0 Dundalk win at Oriel Park, with a Dundalk to win to nil as the standout value bet on the card.
