Drogheda United
DundalkPremier Division | Fri 22 May, 20:00
Drogheda United v Dundalk Stats
Data last updated: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 12:31 UK timeMatch Report
Fixture analysis
Drogheda United face Dundalk in Premier Division on Fri 22 May, 20:00. Drogheda average just 33.6% possession across their last 10 league matches, yet still score 1.4 goals per game. Drogheda United arrive needing a response after consecutive defeats, while Dundalk turn up carrying momentum after frustrating Shamrock Rovers in a gritty 1-0 win.
Drogheda United Win
- At 12/1, Drogheda United Win implies roughly 8%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 52%.
- Alongside Daryl Horgan and Gbemi Arubi, there is enough movement and pace in the final third to punish teams that leave defensive gaps.
- Drogheda United have the stronger recent points return, taking 6 points from the sample compared with 4 for Dundalk.
- Drogheda United have the cleaner defensive sample at 1.6 conceded per match, which helps the Drogheda United Win angle more than a raw possession edge.
- Drogheda United sit 8 in the table, while Dundalk sit 4, so the standings picture adds pressure context to the result-market read.
Why The Model Likes This Bet
Chance, price and football numbers
The 52% for Drogheda United Win sits against roughly 8% implied by the current price. Drogheda United have the stronger recent points return, taking 6 points from the sample compared with 4 for Dundalk. Alongside Daryl Horgan and Gbemi Arubi, there is enough movement and pace in the final third to punish teams that leave defensive gaps.
Verdict
BT4Y analyst view
BT4Y analyst view: Drogheda United Win is the preferred angle because alongside Daryl Horgan and Gbemi Arubi, there is enough movement and pace in the final third to punish teams that leave defensive gaps. Drogheda United have the stronger recent points return, taking 6 points from the sample compared with 4 for Dundalk. Dundalk scored in recent matches but shipped 11 in six.
Dundalk scored in recent matches but shipped 11 in six.
Key Data Signals
Drogheda United Win evidence
Alongside Daryl Horgan and Gbemi Arubi, there is enough movement and pace in the final third to punish.
Drogheda United have the stronger recent points return, taking 6 points from the sample compared with 4 for Dundalk.
Drogheda United have the cleaner defensive sample at 1.6 conceded per match, which helps the Drogheda United Win angle more than a raw possession edge.
Drogheda United sit 8 in the table, while Dundalk sit 4, so the standings picture adds pressure context to the result-market read.
What To Watch In The Data
Drogheda United Win notes
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| Pos | Team | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Dundalk | 29 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 21 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | -7 |
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