On Monday night, Derry host Dundalk in the Irish Premier Division, as the visitors look to move to the top of the table.
Derry are currently fourth place in the Irish top-flight table, after an inconsistent run of form in the league. The home side has drawn three of their last five league outings, but have suffered just one defeat in their last 11 games in the Irish Premier Division.
Last time out in the league Kenny Shiels’ side picked up a goalless draw against league leaders Cork City. The result means that the home side has kept clean sheets in three of their last four league outings.
Although Derry have drawn their last two games in the Irish Premier Division, they are unbeaten in ten games on home soil, recording seven wins in the process. Shiels side has also conceded just once in their last four home league games.
However, the home side has won just one of their last 15 games against Dundalk in all competitions.
Dundalk are currently second in the table, a point behind league leaders Cork City heading into this clash.
The visitor’s recent league form has been inconsistent, as Stephen Kenny’s side have won two and lost two of their last four outings. Last time out in the Premier Division, they recorded a 2-1 home win over Sligo Rovers.
Dundalk’s recent league games have been high scoring, though, with over 2.5 goals scored in five of their last six outings.
The visitors have suffered defeats in their last two away games in the Irish Premier Division against leaders Cork City and Waterford. Their recent away games have been low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in five of their last six outings.
Forebet predicts that Dundalk’s recent poor away form will continue in this one with the home side recording a victory in a high scoring clash.