Derry City Drogheda United betting prediction

This is the first match in this edition of the competition for the home team, that ended the previous edition of the lower division in the 2^nd position and got the promotion. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 22 goals scored and 17 conceded; against 10 wins and 5 draws at their stadium, with 28 goals scored and 4 conceded. They come to this match after a away win against Glenavon by (0‑4). Derry has won 6, tied 3 and lost 1 of the last 10 home matches. They have presented defensive consistency, since they have only suffered goals in 3 of the last 10 matches, and their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. there are 2 periods that stand out in the last 20 home matches for all competitions: they have scored 13 of their 33 goals between minutes (76'‑90'); they have suffered 3 of their 8 goals between minutes (31'‑45').

Derry City enters this match after a 0-4 victory in a friendly against Glenavon: the team's goals were scored by Paul McMullan, Patrick Hoban, Tiernan McGinty, and Sean Patton. The local club usually lines up in a 4-3-3 tactical formation, with Patrick Hoban, Michael Duffy, and Paul McMullan as the three men responsible for more offensive actions. It's noteworthy that the midfielder Patrick McEleney is the man in charge of defining and conducting the offensive play for his team. Ciaron Harkin is unavailable for this game due to physical problems.

Confirmed Lineup: Brian Maher, Ben Doherty, Cameron McJannett, Ronan Boyce, Cameron Dummigan, Mark Connolly, Jordan McEneff, Paul McMullan, William Patching, Michael Duffy, Pat Hoban.
Coach: D. Devine.