Match events
- Goal: James Clarke12'
- Yellow card: Darragh BurnsFoul43'
HT 1-0
- 53'Yellow card: Keith BuckleyFoul
- 56'Substitution: Declan McDaidOff: Harry Groome
- 56'Substitution: Egor VasseninOff: Robert Cornwall
- 59'Yellow card: Trevor ClarkeFoul
- Substitution: Adam O'ReillyOff: Darragh Markey67'
- 69'Substitution: Tyreke WilsonOff: Harvey Warren
- 69'Substitution: Trevor ClarkeOff: Cian dillon
- 69'Substitution: Keith BuckleyOff: shane tracey
- Goal: Michael DuffyAssist: Darragh Burns71'
- Substitution: Michael DuffyOff: Gavin Whyte74'
- Substitution: Darragh BurnsOff: Kévin Santos74'
- 79'Goal: shane tracey
- Substitution: James ClarkeOff: Terence Doherty87'
- Substitution: Cameron DummiganOff: Conor Barry87'
- Yellow card: Ellis ChapmanFoul89'
Our verdict
Derry City or draw
Bet365 1.22
✓ This tip was correct · final score 2-1
Win probability
Match statistics
- 53%Possession47%
- 1.75Expected goals (xG)0.82
- 16Total shots12
- 8Shots on target5
- 4Shots off target4
- 4Blocked shots3
- 10Shots inside the box6
- 2Corners5
- 5Offsides0
- 11Fouls13
- 2Yellow cards2
- 0Red cards0
- 3Goalkeeper saves5
- 498Passes424
- 401Accurate passes320
Line-ups
Derry City
3-4-3Starting XI
- 1B. MaherG
- 23C. DummiganD
- 4J. StottD
- 3Patrick McCleanD
- 12D. BurnsM
- 8A. O'ReillyM
- 14E. ChapmanM
- 19B. FlemingM
- 15J. ClarkeF
- 17N. TwiskF
- 7M. DuffyF
Substitutes
- 22C. BarrD
- 32T. DohertyF
- 24Brooklyn Lyons-FosterD
- 10D. MarkeyM
- 13Tom NorcottG
- 29T. SmithF
- 11G. WhyteM
- 21Kévin SantosM
- 25Christy GroganD
Coach: Mark Connolly
Dundalk
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1E. MinogueG
- 3B. BurnsD
- 44T. GrivostiD
- 16E. VasseninD
- 22T. WilsonD
- 18K. BuckleyM
- 6A. DervinM
- 27D. McDaidM
- 7D. HorganM
- 15T. ClarkeM
- 11R. TeahanF
Substitutes
- 14Norman GarbettM
- 10Leonardo GaxhaF
- 8H. GroomeM
- 12L. MulliganD
- 17S. TraceyM
- 5H. WarrenD
- 9C. DillonF
- 24R. CornwallD
- 13P. CherrieG
Coach: C. Kilduff
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.82 – 1.22Half time / full time result. 1 = Derry City, X = draw, 2 = Dundalk.
Asian handicap applied to Derry City.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
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Premier Division table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterford | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 9 | |
| 2 | Drogheda United | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 | |
| 3 | Bohemians | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | |
| 5 | Derry City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | |
| 6 | Galway United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 | |
| 7 | Dundalk | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 8 | Shamrock Rovers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| 9 | St Patrick's Athl. | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 | |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Derry City | Dundalk |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 1 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 1 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Goals against (avg) | 2 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 0 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 1 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 1/1 | 0/0 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
| Over 3.5 | 0/1 | 0/0 |
| BTTS – yes | 0/1 | 0/0 |
Match preview
Derry City host Dundalk in the Premier Division (Regular Season - 35) at Brandywell Stadium, Delhi, with kick-off on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 19:45 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Derry City favourites, giving Derry City a 51% chance of winning, 24% for the draw and 25% for Dundalk. Our tip is: Derry City or draw.
Derry City have taken 0 points from their last 1 games (0W 0D 1L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 59% chance of over 2.5 and a 60% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- Ireland Premier Division
- Date
- Friday, 23 October 2026, 19:45 WAT
- Venue
- Brandywell Stadium, Delhi
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Derry City vs Dundalk?
Derry City vs Dundalk kicks off on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 19:45 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Derry City vs Dundalk in?
The match is in the Ireland Premier Division.
Where are Derry City and Dundalk in the table?
Derry City are 5th and Dundalk are 7th in the Premier Division.
Who will win Derry City vs Dundalk?
Our prediction is Derry City or draw. Win probabilities: Derry City 51%, draw 24%, Dundalk 25%.
Will both teams score in Derry City vs Dundalk?
We estimate a 60% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Derry City vs Dundalk?
We estimate a 59% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

