Predictions & Statistics

Dundalk approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 4 with 25 points from 17 matches. Their record of 6 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses, together with goals at 28:26, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through D. Horgan (5 goals), G. Arubi (4 goals), Declan McDaid (3 goals), with creative support from D. Horgan (5 assists), G. Arubi (3 assists), E. Kenny (2 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been fairly stable. At home, the split record of 5 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses points to a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader football approach still suggests balanced attacking football.

From their first 17 matches, Derry City have collected 20 points and now occupy 6 place in the table. The record of 4 wins, 8 draws, and 5 defeats, together with a 21:21 goal balance, points toward poor form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through M. Duffy (5 goals), James Clarke (4 goals), D. Akinyemi (3 goals), with creative support from Ben Doherty (2 assists), Brandon Fleming (2 assists), J. McClean (2 assists), while at the back they have looked very solid. Away from home, their split return of 1 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.