Dundalk FC is favored to win against Drogheda United with odds around 1.90 due to their dominant historical record in the Louth Derby, winning 58 of 105 league meetings, and stronger recent form under coach Ciarán Kilduff at Oriel Park with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 8:00 PM Irish Time (UTC+0) on February 20, 2026, in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

The game will be played at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Ireland, Dundalk FC's home stadium with a capacity of 4,500 seats.

Dundalk FC is predicted to win with moneyline odds of 1.90 on DexWin, bolstered by their superior head-to-head dominance and Drogheda United's recent 1-4 loss to Bohemian FC showing defensive vulnerabilities.

In 105 Louth Derby league meetings up to 2022, Dundalk FC leads with 58 wins, 25 draws, and 22 wins for Drogheda United; since Drogheda's 2020 promotion, it's been closer with 6 Dundalk wins to 4 Drogheda wins in 10 matches.