Derry City FC vs Dundalk FC Prediction, Head-to-Head & Betting Tips

Derry City FC host Dundalk FC in Ireland. Premier Division action on October 23rd, 2026 , kicking off at 18:45 UTC at Brandywell Stadium. The bookmakers make Derry City FC favourites, priced around 1.86 to win.

Taking the bookmaker margin out of the prices (1.86 / 3.60 / 3.70), the market implies roughly 50% for a Derry City FC win, 26% for a draw and 25% for a Dundalk FC win.

Derry City FC have won 4, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 9 recorded matches, scoring in 7 and conceding in 5 of them (1.6 scored and 1.4 conceded per game). Their latest result was a 0–2 away defeat to Drogheda United FC on 16 Oct. In the home games in that spell they collected 7 points from 4. They kept 4 clean sheets.

Dundalk FC have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 6 recorded matches, scoring in 6 and conceding in 6 of them (1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded per game). Their latest result was a 2–3 home defeat to Shelbourne FC on 18 Sep. In the away games in that spell they collected 4 points from 3. They conceded in every one of those matches.

Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 of 9 recent games for Derry City FC and 4 of 6 for Dundalk FC; both teams scored in 3 and 6 respectively. Their recent goal trends are mixed.

Our prediction model leans toward 1X, giving it a 48% confidence rating based on our analysis of form, odds movement and head-to-head trends.