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On April 24, 2026, Derry City faces Shamrock Rovers in a crucial Premier Division clash at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Shamrock Rovers are marginal favorites based on recent form and head-to-head records, but Derry City's strong home record makes this a tightly contested fixture. Our top predictions favor a draw or Shamrock Rovers win, with a potential for over 2.5 goals.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 25 | W W W D W |
| 5 |
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12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 14 | W D D L D |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Home | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Away | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17% | 50% | 33% |
| Home | 0% | 83% | 17% |
| Away | 33% | 17% | 50% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Home | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Away | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50% | 42% | 8% |
| Home | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Away | 50% | 33% | 17% |
Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers takes place at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, with Shamrock Rovers holding a slight edge in recent form and head-to-head history. Shamrock Rovers' recent dominance in fixtures suggests they are favorites, but Derry City’s home advantage and resilient recent performances keep the game open.
Derry City headlines their squad with experienced players like B. Maher and D. Markey, while Shamrock Rovers relies on young talents like Pico and T. Sobowale to create chances. Injuries and suspensions are minimal, ensuring both teams field their strongest lineups.
Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers promises to be a highly strategic battle. If Derry City scores early, it could alter Shamrock Rovers' game plan, potentially leading to increased attacking efforts from the away team. A draw at halftime might see steady tactics from both sides, but late goals or defensive errors could heavily influence the outcome in the final stages.
Both sides favor active pressing and quick tempo, with Derry City focusing on set pieces and counterattacks, while Shamrock Rovers tend to dominate possession and apply pressure through wide attacks. Expect Shamrock Rovers to exploit spaces on the flanks, creating multiple scoring opportunities, making the Over 2.5 goals market a compelling choice.
See below all the main information for this match.
The game prediction favors Shamrock Rovers based on form and head-to-head record, but Derry City’s home advantage makes a draw a reasonable outcome.
Expect a dynamic match with both teams likely to score and over 2.5 goals, considering recent high-scoring fixtures and attacking talent.
A double chance on 'Draw or Shamrock Rovers' offers good value given the current form trends and head-to-head stats.