Derry City vs Bohemians Dublin Prediction & Betting Tips - Airtricity League
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Football Predictions
Derry City host Bohemians this Friday in a League of Ireland Premier Division clash with contrasting storylines. The Candystripes are licking their wounds after a weekend defeat, while the visitors arrive flying high. With Bohs winning four of their last five and boasting the joint-most goals in the division, our match prediction backs an away win.
The hosts have problems to solve after their latest outing marked seven winless games in a row. Derry fell 2-1 to Dundalk last time out, another night where defensive lapses at key moments cost them points. Their attack offers little cover either, as only two teams have scored fewer than the Candystripes' 22 goals this season.
Bohemians could not look more different right now. The 2nd-placed Dubliners dismantled Sligo Rovers 3-1 on the road last weekend, stretching their away winning run to three games. With 31 goals scored and just 21 conceded, Bohs combines the league's most potent attack with its 2nd-tightest defense.
That balance is exactly what makes them dangerous here. Derry's leaky backline against a clinical, counter-attacking side in this kind of rhythm is a recipe for trouble, and Bohs have every incentive to keep the pressure on at the top.
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Derry City v Bohemians Dublin Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.85 | 3.15 | 2.32 |
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2.97 | 3.22 | 2.38 |
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2.97 | 3.22 | 2.38 |
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2.96 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
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2.9 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Derry City and Bohemians Dublin?
Our prediction for the Derry City vs Bohemians Dublin match is: Bohemians Dublin wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 12/06/2026 between Derry City and Bohemians Dublin in Airtricity League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 25.22% for a win of Derry City against Bohemians Dublin with odds of 3 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Derry City vs Bohemians Dublin is 38.3% with odds of 3.3 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 36.48% chance ⭐ for a win of Bohemians Dublin vs Derry City with odds of 2.4 at Betwinner.
Derry City vs Bohemians Dublin Form
Derry City and Bohemians Dublin's standings in the Airtricity League
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34 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | +10 |
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22 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 6 | -1 |
Derry City and Bohemians Dublin Last Matches
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4/6 (67%)
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1/6 (17%)
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1/6 (17%)
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4/6 (67%)
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1/6 (17%)
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Derry City vs Bohemians Dublin Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Derry City - Bohemians Dublin Key Points
- Bohemians are coming off a highly confident 3-1 away victory against Sligo Rovers.
- Derry City suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Dundalk in their most recent league fixture.
- Bohemians are 2nd in the table and boast the 2nd-most wins this season (9).
- Bohemians have won four of their last five games, and also three away games in a row.
- Bohemians have scored the joint-most goals this season (31), while conceding the 2nd-fewest (21).
- Derry City have scored the 3rd-fewest goals this season (22).
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Our Derry City vs Bohemians Dublin Prediction
Derry City will be desperate to respond in front of their home crowd, but desperation alone won't paper over a defense that keeps cracking at crucial moments. Bohemians Dublin arrive with the division's best attacking numbers, a three-game away winning streak, and a title race pushing them forward.
Against a Candystripes side scoring the 3rd-fewest goals in the league, Bohs' clinical edge should decide this one. Hence, our Derry City vs Bohemians Dublin prediction is that Bohemians Dublin wins.
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