On 29.05.2026, the Republic of Ireland Premier Division will see Dundalk challenge Derry City in what is shaping up to be a closely fought encounter. Our expert analysis delves into the form and strategies of both teams, providing a clear prediction that emphasizes the strengths and weaknesses of Dundalk and Derry City. If you’re looking to bet, our insights could be invaluable in making a well-informed decision.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bohemians | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 28/20 | 31 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 29/27 | 26 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 26/25 | 25 |
| 6 | Derry City | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 21/21 | 22 |
| 7 | Galway United | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 25/28 | 20 |
Key Player Statistics: Dundalk vs Derry City
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 10.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Dundalk | 13.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 18.10.2024 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Dundalk | 09.08.2024 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 31.05.2024 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Dundalk | 05.04.2024 | 4-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 01.09.2023 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Dundalk | 15.05.2023 | 3-0 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 16.04.2023 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Dundalk | 10.03.2023 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Dundalk | 22.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Shamrock Rovers | 15.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Bohemians | 08.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Dundalk | 04.05.2026 | 3-3 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Shelbourne | 01.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Dundalk | 25.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Galway United | 17.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 10.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | St Patrick's Athl. | 06.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Dundalk | 03.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shelbourne | 25.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | St Patrick's Athl. | 22.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Derry City | 15.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Derry City | 08.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Galway United | 04.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Derry City | 01.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 24.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Derry City | 17.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 10.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Derry City | 06.04.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Dundalk VS Derry City
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Dundalk vs Derry City
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Dundalk vs Derry City
Two draws already this season between these sides. And here they come again. Dundalk vs Derry City is never a quiet night in the Premier Division, and this one feels like it matters more than most.
Dundalk sit fourth with 26 points from 18 games. Derry are sixth, five points back. That gap is significant. A win for the home side starts to ease them toward the European places. A win for Derry keeps their season genuinely alive.
Here's what you need to watch for — this fixture has drawn twice already in 2026, and the head-to-head record over recent years is absolutely littered with shared points. Five of the last eight meetings have ended level. That is not a coincidence. These teams know each other extremely well.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Dundalk are the clear favorites at 2.40. Yes, they're the home side. Yes, they beat Shamrock Rovers recently. But their form is genuinely inconsistent — they've lost to Bohemians, lost to Shelbourne, and shipped three goals at Waterford in their last five outings. The defensive numbers back that up: 27 goals conceded in 18 games is not the record of a side you blindly back at home.
The surprising statistical insight here is this — Dundalk have scored in every single one of their last seven head-to-head meetings with Derry. Both teams to score looks almost inevitable based on that pattern alone.
The key matchup I'm focused on is D. Horgan against whatever Derry throw at him. Five goals and five assists in 16 games — he is genuinely the heartbeat of this Dundalk attack. If Derry's midfield can't contain him, this game gets away from them quickly. For Derry, M. Duffy has five goals from just 12 appearances. He can hurt anyone on his day.
My prediction is a 2-1 Dundalk win — Horgan to have a direct hand in at least one goal, and both teams to find the net before the hour mark. The draw is tempting at 3.10 given the history, but home advantage and that league gap should tip it Dundalk's way tonight.
For bettors, both teams to score is the standout value here. The 2.40 on Dundalk is workable but not compelling. The real edge is in the goals markets — this fixture delivers them.
Under the floodlights, with five points separating these rivals in the table, Friday night in Dundalk has all the ingredients. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. O'Keeffe | Republic of Ireland | 32 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Horgan | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 68 kg |
| B. Burns | Northern Ireland | 26 | Defender | 173 cm | 72 kg |
| D. Mullen | Scotland | 31 | Attacker | 176 cm | 70 kg |
| D. McDaid | Scotland | 30 | Midfielder | 175 cm | n/a |
| R. Cornwall | Republic of Ireland | 31 | Defender | 185 cm | 86 kg |
| K. Buckley | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 177 cm | n/a |
| C. Kearns | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Goalkeeper | 188 | n/a |
| A. Dervin | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Wilson | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Minogue | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| H. Groome | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Arubi | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Attacker | 183 cm | n/a |
| H. Warren | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Kenny | Republic of Ireland | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Sean Spaight | Republic of Ireland | 17 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| T. Wilson | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| S. Tracey | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| V. Leonard | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| R. Teahan | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Winchester | Northern Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 74 kg |
| B. Fleming | England | 26 | Defender | 175 | 69 |
| A. O'Reilly | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 168 cm | n/a |
| J. McClean | Republic of Ireland | 37 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| G. Whyte | Northern Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 71 kg |
| J. Stott | England | 28 | Defender | 185 cm | 79 kg |
| M. Duffy | Northern Ireland | 31 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| Patrick McClean | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | 188 cm | 83 kg |
| B. Maher | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| D. Markey | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 75 kg |
| B. Doherty | Northern Ireland | 29 | Defender | 175 cm | 63 kg |
| R. Slevin | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Olayinka | England | 25 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 69 kg |
| J. Clarke | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 172 cm | n/a |
| Joshua Thomas | Wales | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Bannon | Scotland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Kévin Santos | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 75 kg |
| H. Rylah | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Barr | Northern Ireland | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Callister | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
Dundalk vs Derry City match odds
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