Prediction for match Drogheda United — Dundalk

Match Odds and Probability Percentages

In the Irish Premier Division on May 22, Drogheda United will face Dundalk. According to the 1X2 odds, Dundalk is the favorite with odds of 2.12, giving them a 44.16% chance of winning. Drogheda United's victory is priced at 3.10 (30.20%), while a draw is at 3.65 (25.65%). The markets also highlight the over/under and both teams to score: over 2.5 goals is at 1.65, and both teams to score: yes is at 1.54. There are a variety of goal total options, reflecting expectations of a high-scoring game from both sides. Dundalk has the highest probability of winning, but the gap with Drogheda United isn't large, adding interest to betting on goal totals.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Drogheda United won twice and lost three times: on 18.05.2026 - Waterford - Drogheda United - 2-1, 15.05.2026 - Bohemian - Drogheda United - 2-1, 08.05.2026 - Drogheda United - Derry City - 1-0. Dundalk, in the same period, won once, drew twice, and lost twice: 15.05.2026 - Dundalk - Shamrock Rovers - 1-0, 08.05.2026 - Dundalk - Bohemian - 1-3, 04.05.2026 - Waterford - Dundalk - 3-3. Over the last 5 matches, Drogheda United had 34.4% possession, committed 8.8 fouls, was caught offside 0.8 times, and received 1.6 yellow cards on average. Dundalk held 52.8% possession, committed 13 fouls, was offside 1.4 times, and received 2.8 yellow cards. In their last head-to-head on 20.02.2026, Dundalk and Drogheda United drew 1-1.

How Many Goals Will Be in the Drogheda United vs Dundalk Match

Both teams show a tendency towards high-scoring games in their last five matches: Drogheda United had 3 out of 5 games over 2.5 goals, and Dundalk similarly had 3 out of 5 over 2.5. The average number of goals in Drogheda United's matches is 2.6, while Dundalk's is 3.2. Drogheda United scores an average of 1 goal per game and concedes 1.6, while Dundalk scores 1.2 and concedes 2. In terms of halves, Drogheda United had 2 out of 5 matches with more than 1.5 goals in the first half and 2 out of 5 in the second half, while Dundalk had 1 out of 5 in the first and 3 out of 5 in the second half. Drogheda United most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minutes (30%), while Dundalk scores most often between the 76th and 90th minutes (38%). For conceded goals, Drogheda United has an even distribution across three intervals: 0-15, 46-60, and 76-90 (33% each), while Dundalk concedes 25% in the same periods. Both teams to score: yes is priced at 1.54, which is supported by both teams' scoring and conceding stats, as well as frequent over 2.5 goal results. Considering the average goals, over totals, and active intervals, a bet on both teams to score: yes seems justified.

Corners in the Match

In their last 5 matches, Drogheda United averaged 4 corners, while Dundalk averaged 6. For over 9.5 corners, Drogheda United had 3 out of 5 matches go over, and Dundalk had 2 out of 5. The line for total corners offers 9.5: over 9.5 is at 1.74, under 9.5 is at 1.97. The data suggests both teams can maintain a high tempo, backed by average figures and the frequency of over 9.5 totals. A bet on over 9.5 corners seems logical, considering Dundalk's attacking style and Drogheda United's decent activity. A win on corners for Dundalk also makes sense given their average, but the focus should be on the total.