Derry City

Only 20 % of the last ten head‑to‑head games featured both teams scoring, and both clubs have strong defensive records (Derry 1.2 GA at home, St Patrick's 0.7 GA at home). Their recent matches show few goals – Derry have kept clean sheets in three of their last five, and St Patrick's have kept six clean sheets in their last ten. Combined with low average goals per game (1.5 in the rivalry) the evidence points to a high probability that both sides will not score.

Both teams have demonstrated consistent scoring form and defensive openness in recent weeks. Derry City have found the net in each of their last five matches, scoring nine goals across their last three fixtures while conceding nine in their last two. Dundalk have also scored in each of their past five matches across all competitions, including an 8-0 cup win over Castlebar Celtic and a 3-2 away win over Drogheda United. Across the last ten head-to-head encounters between these clubs, both teams have scored in 70 percent of matches, including all three clashes in 2026 which ended 2-2, 2-2, and 2-1.