Derry v Drogheda Friday 21.45 CET

Brandywell Stadium in Derry for a top v bottom clash in League of Ireland.

Derry are 2nd in division and just 2 points off top spot with 41 points. Overall form is 11 wins, 8 draws and 4 losses. Home form is best in division with 8 wins, 2 draws and 2 loss. Recent form of 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss (won last 4 conceding just 1) Drogheda are bottom of the table and 3 points from Dundalk. Overall form is 3 wins, 7 draws and 11 losses. Away form of no wins, 3 draws and 8 losses. Recent form is 1 win, 2 draws and 5 losses with no wins in 7.

Team news: Derry miss Whelan, McEneff and McEleny. Drogheda lose Gallagher, McNally and Deegan. They have doubts over Zishim Bawa also after he went off last match.

Head-to-head statistics: 20 games 10 wins Derry, 7 draws, and 3 wins Drogheda.

Betting selection – Short odds Derry but the best home side in the division against the worst side on the road. Take Derry Half time Fulltime at 19-20 or 1.95 Bet365.