Dundalk
Derry CityPremier Division | Fri 29 May, 19:45
Dundalk v Derry City Stats
Data last updated: Fri 10 Jul 2026, 09:30 UK timeMatch Report
Fixture analysis
Dundalk face Derry City in Premier Division on Fri 29 May, 19:45. Derry City are specialists at slowing down matches, drawing seven of their last ten league fixtures. Derry City are unbeaten in their last 10 meetings with Dundalk, with six of those games ending level. A tight tactical draw looks highly probable here.
Rationale: The Draw (5/2) Derry City have established a consistent pattern of neutralizing matches through patient, low-risk possession blocks
- At 11/2, Under 2.5 Goals implies roughly 15%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 56%.
- The under 2.5 goals line has landed in four of Derry’s last five matches and in seven of their last ten overall.
- Dundalk are carrying more of the scoring load at 1.4 goals per match, with Derry City at 0.6.
- BTTS rates of 80% for Dundalk and 40% for Derry City show whether the goal expectation is shared or one-sided.
Why The Model Likes This Bet
Chance, price and football numbers
The 56% for Under that scoring level sits against roughly 15% implied by the current price. Dundalk are carrying more of the scoring load at that scoring level per match, with Derry City at 0.6. The under 2.5 goals line has landed in four of Derry’s last five matches and in seven of their last ten overall.
Verdict
BT4Y analyst view
BT4Y analyst view: Under that scoring level is the preferred angle because the under 2.5 goals line has landed in four of Derry’s last five matches and in seven of their last ten overall. Dundalk are carrying more of the scoring load at that scoring level per match, with Derry City at 0.6. Dundalk’s season has not been smooth, but there is still something admirably aggressive about the way they play.
Dundalk’s season has not been smooth, but there is still something admirably aggressive about the way they play.
Key Data Signals
Under 2.5 Goals evidence
The under 2.5 goals line has landed in four of Derry’s last five matches and in seven of.
Dundalk are carrying more of the scoring load at 1.4 goals per match, with Derry City at 0.6.
BTTS rates of 80% for Dundalk and 40% for Derry City show whether the goal expectation is shared or one-sided.
What To Watch In The Data
Under 2.5 Goals notes
- The goal line needs both attacking patterns to create box entries, transitions or set-piece pressure.
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| Pos | Team | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Dundalk | 35 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 6 | Derry City | 29 | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 1 |
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