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Dundalk to beat Derry City and over 2.5 goals 6/5 for Fridays Irish Premier Division matchup

Posted June 14th, 2018 | By: Tom Dunstan

Competition: Irish Premier Division

Market: Dundalk and over 2.5 goals

Odds: 6/5 @ Bet 365

Looking to reclaim top spot in the Irish Premier Division, Dundalk will travel to the Brandywell Stadium to face off against Derry City on Friday.

For the hosts on Friday, despite a successful start to the season, Derry City have struggled to keep up the pace and have now begun slipping down to Irish Premier Division table. With 33 points after 22 games this year, Derry City currently sit fourth in the table and while they may hold the third best-attacking stats, the hosts also hold the third worst defensive record in the division and a defeat could see them slip down to sixth. As for their recent form, Derry have now lost three of their last four and have also conceded 11 goals in those four matchups.

As for Dundalk, while Cork may have briefly leapfrogged the visitors into top spot in the Irish Premier Division, The Reds have enjoyed a stellar year and a win will see them retain their place at the head of the table. Losing just two of their 22 matches this season, Dundalk the visitors now hold both the best attacking and defensive record in the league. As for their recent form, Dundalk have now won their last eight matches on the bounce and have also scored 14 in their last three.

Bet: Dundalk to beat Derry City and over 2.5 goals for Fridays Irish Premier Division matchup 6/5 @ Bet 365

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