"Starting with the hosts, managing to make a much-welcomed return to winning ways last week as they clinched a 2-1 victory at home against defending champions Shelbourne, Kevin Doherty's men must find a way to use that performance as a platform to build on. Although the Dogs might open Friday's showdown knowing that they can move within touching distance of the European spots, the County Louth-based outfit have struggled to find any real stability on either side of September's international break."
"As for the visitors, eventually falling short in the race to book a lucrative European ticket last season, Derry City are desperate to go one-step further this time around. Opening Friday's showdown sat in bronze medal position among Ireland's elite, Tiernan Lynch's side will be desperate to widen their advantage here. Despite being last seen on home soil settling for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Shelbourne, the Candystripes are unbeaten in all of their previous five consecutive Premier Division appearances."
Drogheda returned to winning ways with a 2-1 home victory over Shelbourne but have struggled for consistency since the international break, claiming only one win in their previous seven matches within 90 minutes. The County Louth side exited the FAI Cup on penalties to Shamrock Rovers and have managed just one home victory against top-flight opposition since early July. Derry City sit third in the table, unbeaten in five Premier Division matches, drawn 1-1 at home to Shelbourne, and opened the post-break period with a 4-3 win at Bohemians. Both teams have recent scoring form, supporting the Both Teams To Score market.
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