Tournament: Premier Division Ireland
Venue: Oriel Park (Dundalk)
Game time: July 12, 2024
A match between Dundalk and Drogheda United will take place in the 24th round of the Irish Premier Division on July 12, 2024. This is a battle between the main underdogs, and the hosts hope to take a vital victory in the struggle with the only weaker opponent.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Dundalk: They have lost 3 times in their last 4 rounds.
- Drogheda United: They have won 9 matches in a row.
Team Analysis
- Dundalk: Known as "The Lilywhites," Dundalk are remembered as the only Irish club to have played in the Europa League group stage twice. However, they have been in decline recently. If they finished 2023 in 5th position, they are now facing the threat of relegation. With 23 rounds behind them, they have managed to win only 4 matches. They achieved a 1-0 victory against Sligo Rovers in June but followed it with 2 defeats, leaving them with only 19 points.
- Drogheda United: Known as "The Turks," Drogheda United finished in a comfortable 7th position in 2023. However, they are clearly struggling now. Their third and last victory was at the beginning of May against Dundalk. In the last 8 rounds, they have had 2 draws, including a 1-1 draw with the leader, Shelbourne.
Team News
- Dundalk: Oostenbrink is injured.
- Drogheda United: Doherty can use the optimal squad.
Possible Starting Lineups
- Dundalk (possible lineup): Munro – Keogh, Faulkner, Johnson, Davies – Hakiki, Benson, Mountney, Doyle, Horgan – Kenny.
- Drogheda United (possible lineup): Wogan – Kane, Webster, Keaney, Quinn – Ahui, Heeney, Markey, Davis, Foley – James-Taylor.
Previous Head-to-Head Matches: Dundalk vs Drogheda United "The Turks" could not win 6 times in a row before their aforementioned victory in the spring.
Match Prediction and Betting Tips All arguments favor the hosts. Bet on Dundalk to win (odd: 1.81).
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