Drogheda United 59%Draw 21%UCD 20%Expected goals 1.88 – 0.99
66%
Betarazi pick
Under 3.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.40Odds
Picks by market
ResultDrogheda United to win ✗59% · @1.72
Double chanceDrogheda United or draw ✗80% · @1.19
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.63
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.08
Drogheda United vs UCD: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 7 November the Premier Division brings Drogheda United against UCD at Tallaght Stadium. Kick-off: 18:30 WAT.
Current form
Drogheda United, last 5: WLWLW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Galway United, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
UCD, last 5: WWWDW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Longford Town, at home. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.5 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours UCD, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.5 for Drogheda United.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Drogheda United 1.9 xG, UCD 1.0 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 55%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Drogheda United 59%, draw 21%, UCD 20%.
Lower-risk option: Drogheda United or draw (80%) at 1.19.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.63.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (66%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Drogheda United 1–0 UCD. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Drogheda United59%fair 1.69 · @1.72
Draw21%fair 4.83 · @3.88
UCD20%fair 4.92 · @4.25
2.87Expected goals
1.88Drogheda United xG
0.99UCD xG
61%Both score
55%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–011%
1–111%
2–010%
2–110%
3–06%
3–16%
From our goals model: Drogheda United 1.9 – 1.0 UCD expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Drogheda United to win✗
59%
1.69
1.72
Double chance
Drogheda United or draw✗
80%
1.25
1.19
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.63
1.63
Draw no bet
Drogheda United (draw no bet)✗
74%
1.34
–
Asian handicap
UCD +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.29
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.81
1.67
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
1.40
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
1.12
First team to score
Drogheda United to score first
62%
1.62
–
Half-time result
Drogheda United ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Drogheda United / FT Drogheda United✗
37%
2.74
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.08
–
Recent results
Drogheda United – last 6
WLWLWL
30 Oct
vs Galway United
2–0
W
23 Oct
@ Waterford
1–3
L
16 Oct
vs Derry City
2–0
W
8 Oct
@ Shamrock Rovers
1–3
L
1 Oct
@ Trabzonspor
1–0
W
18 Sep
@ Bohemians
1–2
L
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
UCD – last 6
WWWDWL
27 Oct
vs Longford Town
2–0
W
24 Oct
@ Longford Town
2–0
W
16 Oct
@ Wexford
5–2
W
9 Oct
vs Longford Town
1–1
D
2 Oct
@ Treaty United
4–0
W
25 Sep
vs Bray Wanderers
1–3
L
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Drogheda United and UCD.
What is the prediction for Drogheda United vs UCD?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Drogheda United vs UCD?
On our numbers Drogheda United have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 21% and UCD 20%.
How many goals will there be in Drogheda United vs UCD?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 55% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Drogheda United vs UCD?
Our predicted score is Drogheda United 1–0 UCD, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Drogheda United vs UCD?
Drogheda United vs UCD (Premier Division) kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 18:30 (West Africa Time) at Tallaght Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
