The Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Derry won 2.
- Derry has displayed good consistency in recent games (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- Dundalk has struggled for form in recent encounters (last 5 matches: 0 wins).
- Derry may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- In this matchup, Derry is considered the favorite to take the win.
- Confirmed absences for Derry: Winchester C. (Inactive).
- Doubtful / questionable for Derry: McClean J. (Inactive).
- Doubtful / questionable for Dundalk: Mullen D. (Muscle Injury) Wilson J. (Inactive).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Derry has recorded 7 wins, 9 draws, and 4 losses, with a goal aggregate of 33:23 (averaging 1.7:1.2 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Derry against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, with 17:10 goals (averaging 1.7:1 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 35 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 58:35 | 23 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 60:42 | 18 | 62 |
| 3 | St. Patricks | 35 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 53:28 | 25 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 50:47 | 3 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City | 35 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 48:45 | 3 | 47 |
| 6 | Galway | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 46:51 | -5 | 42 |
| 7 | Dundalk | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 52:58 | -6 | 42 |
| 8 | Waterford | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 51:59 | -8 | 40 |
| 9 | Drogheda | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 42:57 | -15 | 37 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers ✔ | 35 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 26:64 | -38 | 24 |
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