DERRY CITY VS DUNDALK - IRELAND: PREMIER DIVISION MATCH PREVIEW
IRELAND: PREMIER DIVISION MATCH DETAILS: DERRY CITY VS DUNDALK
As Derry City prepare to host Dundalk on February 13, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this IRELAND: Premier Division fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
DERRY CITY PREVIEW IN IRELAND: PREMIER DIVISION
Derry City, currently 1st in the standings with 3 points from 1 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 3 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.
DUNDALK PREVIEW IN IRELAND: PREMIER DIVISION
Dundalk, sitting 8th with 0 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR DERRY CITY VS DUNDALK
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In their previous league match against Sligo Rovers, Derry City recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Maher, Fleming, Slevin, McClean, Bannon, McClean, Winchester, Duffy, Clarke, Markey, Thomas. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Dundalk's last outing came against Shamrock, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Derry City are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Derry City and Dundalk are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR DERRY CITY VS DUNDALK
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Derry City's fixtures have averaged 1.3 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Dundalk's games average 3 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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