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UCD - Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland Premier Division - UCD Bowl
Prediction 1
Drogheda to Win
1/2 (1.50)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 Goals
10/13 (1.77)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
FW Predictions for UCD vs Drogheda United
Drogheda United might not be enjoying the best of seasons but 3pts will be expected on Friday when they make the trip to the Premier Divison's whipping boys, University College Dublin. UCD only have 9pts to their name this season and currently sit 14pts behind their nearest rivals Cork. Drogheda might not be in the best of form but they are still the big favourite to win this game with the bookmakers.
Contents
Drogheda to Win
- Drogheda have won four of their last six encounters with UCD.
- UCD have lost five of their last six league games.
- Drogheda sit 16pts clear of UCD in the Premier Division table.
Over 2.5 Goals
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in three of the last six meetings between these two clubs.
- Each of UCD's last six matches have featured at lest three goals.
- Three of Drogheda's last five fixtures have seen over 25 goals scored.
UCD vs Drogheda United Odds and Probabilities
Head to Head
26/05/23
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Drogheda United
UCD
3
1
10/03/23
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UCD
Drogheda United
0
1
21/10/22
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UCD
Drogheda United
2
1
01/08/22
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Drogheda United
UCD
1
1
10/06/22
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Drogheda United
UCD
0
0
Last Five - UCD
22/09/23
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Shamrock Rovers
UCD
0
0
D
16/09/23
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Sligo Rovers
UCD
2
0
L
06/09/23
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Derry City
UCD
5
0
L
01/09/23
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Drogheda United
UCD
3
0
L
25/08/23
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St Patricks
UCD
1
0
L
Last Five - Drogheda United
25/09/23
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St Patricks
Drogheda United
1
2
W
22/09/23
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Bohemians Dublin
Drogheda United
0
0
D
15/09/23
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Bohemians Dublin
Drogheda United
3
1
L
01/09/23
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UCD
Drogheda United
0
3
W
25/08/23
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Cork City
Drogheda United
1
3
W
Let's take a look at the latest markets and odds ahead of UCD vs Drogheda United.
UCD odds: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
Draw odds: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
Drogheda odds: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
*all odds provided are the best price at the time of publication and come from various bookmakers and therefore the probabilities won't always add up to 100%.
Drogheda United are the expected winners of this game with a probability of 66.7%, and we really can't disagree with the bookmakers on this selection. If you want more of our football betting tips for Friday's Premier Division clash, check out the Both Teams to Score market. A bet on BTTS is currently priced at 19/20 (1.95) which has a probability of 51.3%, while the odds on BTTS – No stand at 9/10 (1.90) with a probability of 52.6%.
UCD vs Drogheda United Lineups and Last Match
UCD
UCD had the home advantage against Shelbourne last time out but it didn't make any difference in the end. The hosts conceded right on the stroke of halftime and proceeded to collapse in the second half, conceding three more goals as the game ended in a 4-0 defeat. UCD simply haven't been able to make the step up to Premier Division football this season, always looking multiple steps behind the rest of the top-flight sides.
Predicted Lineup – Moore (GK), Osam, Barr, Wells, Babb, Brennan, Keaney, Verdon, Norris, Raggett & Doyle
Drogheda
Drogheda managed to claim a point at home to the league leaders Shamrock Rovers last Friday. The pair played out a goalless draw at Weavers Park, a point that will have been far more pleasing to the hosts than their guests. Drogheda will be looking to end their run of three games without a win when they take on a struggling UCD side, anything else would be considered a major disappointment.
Predicted Lineup – Wogan (GK), Keeley, Weir, Adegboyega, Deegan, Brennan, Markey, Noone, Heeney, Foley & Rooney
Starting Lineups
*Lineups are usually announced 1hr before kick-off
Player to Watch: Adam Foley
Drogheda forward, Adam Foley has had to fill the boots of top scorer Draper in recent weeks with the Englishman picking up a red car against Dundalk which has seen him miss the club's last two games and the upcoming match against UCD.
Foley, 33, is in good form in front right now with 3-goals in his last four appearances for Drogheda and we are expecting another goal or two for the veteran forward this Friday when he goes up against the worst defense in the division.
