Dundalk v Derry City

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Dundalk were handed yet another defeat in the Irish Premier Division last Friday night when they slumped to a 2-0 defeat away from home at Galway United, leaving the hosts sitting bottom of the Premier Division table and now seven points adrift of third from bottom club Sligo Rovers and safety.

Meanwhile, Derry City were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Sligo Rovers but nevertheless the visitors still remain in second place in the Irish top flight standings and four points above fourth placed Galway United ahead of Friday night's clash at Oriel Park.

Dundalk have experienced great difficulty in gaining league wins this season as the hosts have managed to capture just two victories to date this season which has left them in an unaccustomed position at the foot of the Irish Premier Division.

Wins against Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers have been Jon Daly's side's only highlights in what has otherwise been a poor campaign and having also suffered nine defeats within their total of 17 games played to date this season, Dundalk face another tricky prospect in the shape of Derry City on Friday night despite holding home advantage at their Oriel Park ground.

Dundalk are unbeaten in their last six games on home soil, winning twice and being involved in four draws.

Derry City still remain in second place in the Irish Premier Division despite being held to a 2-2 draw at home by lowly Sligo Rovers but the visitors now trail the league leaders Shelbourne by a six-point margin so they know they must make the most of this upcoming encounter against bottom of the league Dundalk on Friday night.

The bigger picture shows Derry City have been dealt just two defeats out of their last 12 matches overall in the Irish Premier Division which were both at the hands of Shamrock Rovers (home and away) but the visitors have also picked up five wins in the process as well.

Victories gained over the likes of Dundalk (4-1 at home), St Patrick's Athletic (home and away), Waterford and Bohemians should give Ruaidhri Higgins's side plenty of confidence heading into this Friday night clash especially as Derry City have lost just twice in their last 11 outings on the road.

In addition, Derry City also recorded a 3-1 win away from home at Dundalk towards the end of last season in their previous visit to Oriel Park.

Dundalk v Derry City Verdict

Previous meetings have seen Derry City hold the upper hand over Dundalk as the visitors have won each of the last three meetings between the two clubs and another three points could well be on the cards for Derry City again on Friday night.

Therefore, our main bet will be Derry City win @ 1.80

Other side bets worth considering:

Derry City win & Under 2.5 goals @ 3.60

Correct Score: Derry City 1-0 @ 6.00