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by Kennedy Kechula | in Football Predictions
Shamrock Rovers have the chance to stretch away in the League of Ireland Premier Division when they travel to Derry City. The two sides occupying the top two slots face off on Friday in a round 17 encounter. We have a prediction for the match below.
Last time out, Derry City scored in stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw at Drogheda United. With that, they kept their unbeaten run going for a fourth game.
The Candystripes had, before that, won three straight matches, and they go into this game trailing Shamrock Rovers by five points. They have a game in hand against the league leaders and will feel this is a good chance to slash the lead.
Shamrock Rovers narrowly missed the title last year and will be hoping to avoid another late rush. They come here unbeaten in eight matches against Derry City, winning four of those.
The visitors thrashed St. Patrick’s Athletic 4-0 in their last outing. That was their fourth straight win and a third clean sheet in that run. It is still a long way to go, but Stephen Bradley’s men will have the belief they can do it.
This is strengthened by the fact they enter this encounter unbeaten in the last five away games. Also, the Hoops haven't tasted defeat in this fixture since March 2023.
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The Best Betting Odds for Derry City v Shamrock Rovers Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.7 | 2.9 | 2.88 |
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2.75 | 2.8 | 2.63 |
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2.7 | 2.8 | 2.75 |
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2.6 | 2.88 | 2.8 |
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2.9 | 2.15 | 3.1 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers?
Our prediction for the Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers match is: draw or a Shamrock Rovers win.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 23/05/2025 between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers in Airtricity League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 33.01% for a win of Derry City against Shamrock Rovers with odds of 3 at Betobet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers is 29.18% with odds of 2.98 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 37.82% chance ⭐ for a win of Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City with odds of 3.1 at Ladbrokes.
Derry City - Shamrock Rovers Prediction and Best Odds:
| Derry City Shamrock Rovers Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Rovers wins | 37.82% | 3.1 at Ladbrokes |
| Over 2.5 goals | 54.23% | 2.6 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 63.75% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Shamrock Rovers | 17.85% | 6.2 at Betsson |
Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Form
Derry City and Shamrock Rovers's standings in the Airtricity League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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49 | 25 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 21 |
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41 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 9 |
Derry City and Shamrock Rovers Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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Derry City - Shamrock Rovers Key Points
- Shamrock Rovers have four straight wins.
- Derry City forced a draw in their last match.
- Three of Shamrock’s five draws in the league came on the road.
- Derry City are winless in eight matches against Shamrock Rovers.
- Shamrock Rovers haven't lost in their last five away league matches.
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Our Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction
Shamrock Rovers come into this match as favorites, but Derry City will not make anything easier for them. The league leaders are on four straight wins, but it is also worth noting that in two of three away matches, they drew.
The league leaders are unbeaten in the last eight meetings with Derry City as well, but the last two ended in draws. Twice in four home matches against Shamrock, Derry City suffered defeat. Our prediction for Derry City v Shamrock Rovers is for a draw or a Shamrock Rovers win.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Derry City Shamrock Rovers
| Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Derry City wins | 2.6 | 2.7 | +3.8% |
| Draw | 3.1 | 2.9 | -6.5% |
| Shamrock Rovers wins | 2.8 | 2.88 | +2.9% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Shamrock Rovers is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 2.9% since opening
- The probability of this result was 35.7% and is now 34.7% (-1.0%)
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