Drogheda United vs Derry City Prediction, May 8, 2026

Final score: Drogheda United 1-0 Derry City.

Premier Division
Premier Division

Ireland

May 8th, 2026
6:45 PM
Weavers Park
Drogheda United
Drogheda United
L W W L L
1 : 0
Full Time
Derry City
Derry City
D D W W D

Why This Tip

32%
28%
40%
Drogheda United win Draw Derry City win

PeakyBet's model narrowly favours Derry City (40% probability — Drogheda United 32% / draw 28% / Derry City 40%). Drogheda United hold the edge on attack. Derry City look stronger on form, defence and goal model.

40% Form 60%
56% Attack 44%
28% Defence 72%
50% Head-to-head 50%
44% Goal model 56%

Model-based analysis from form, attack/defence strength and head-to-head. 18+ · bet responsibly.

Recent form

Drogheda United – last 5

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Derry City – last 5

DDWWD

Last meetings

Match Odds
Home
3.24
Draw
3.24
Away
2.23
Predictions
No predictions available

Match Info

Status Match Finished
Date May 8, 2026
Kick Off 6:45 PM
Venue Weavers Park
Head-to-Head & Recent Form
Derry City
2-2
Drogheda United
Drogheda United
1-1
Derry City
Derry City
1-1
Drogheda United
Derry City
3-0
Drogheda United
Drogheda United
1-1
Derry City
Derry City
1-3
Drogheda United
Drogheda United
2-0
Derry City
Drogheda United
2-1
Derry City
Derry City
5-1
Drogheda United
Drogheda United
2-2
Derry City
Drogheda United - Recent Form
W
Drogheda United
2-0
Derry City
L
Shamrock Rovers
3-1
Drogheda United
W
Trabzonspor
0-1
Drogheda United
W
Drogheda United
2-0
Sligo Rovers
L
Drogheda United
1-2
Galway United
W
Shelbourne
1-2
Drogheda United
L
Drogheda United
2-3
Dundalk
L
Drogheda United
0-2
St Patrick's Athl.
W
College Corinthians
0-3
Drogheda United
D
Galway United
0-0
Drogheda United
Derry City - Recent Form
L
Drogheda United
2-0
Derry City
W
Galway United
0-2
Derry City
W
Shelbourne
0-1
Derry City
W
Derry City
4-2
Dundalk
D
Waterford
2-2
Derry City
D
Derry City
3-3
Shamrock Rovers
L
Bohemians
5-3
Derry City
W
UCD
1-2
Derry City
W
Derry City
2-0
Sligo Rovers
D
St Patrick's Athl.
1-1
Derry City
Drogheda United
Form
L W W L L
Derry City
Form
D D W W D

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About Drogheda United vs Derry City

Drogheda United face Derry City in Premier Division (Ireland) on Friday, May 8, 2026 (kick-off 18:45) at Weavers Park. On this page you will find PeakyBet's free prediction, betting tips, head-to-head record, recent form and key match facts for Drogheda United vs Derry City.

Recent form: Drogheda United have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses in their last 5 matches, while Derry City have 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses in their last 5 matches.

PeakyBet analyses form, goals and head-to-head data to generate predictions for this fixture. Check the tips section above for the current recommended bet.

The PeakyBet model gives Drogheda United a 32% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Derry City 40%. Over 2.5 goals is rated at 47% and both teams to score at 52%. The most likely correct score is 1-1 (12.6%), followed by 0-1 (10%).

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