Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips Predictions

Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: 1 August 2025 | Tallaght Stadium, Dublin | League of Ireland Premier Division – Round 26 | 18:00 UTC

Friday night football meets fierce rivalry as reigning league leaders Shamrock Rovers host second-placed Derry City at a sold-out Tallaght Stadium. Rovers look to tighten their grip on the title race, while the Candystripes aim to close the gap with a statement performance under the lights.

Key Betting Tip: Shamrock Rovers to Win, due to an impressive home record with strong recent form and a dominant H2H edge.

Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Predicted Lineups

(Subject to confirmation - 60 mins before kick-off)

Shamrock Rovers (4-3-3): Ed McGinty; Lita, Fitzpatrick, McNulty, Greene; Burke, Sigurdsson, Noonan; Tierney, Gaffney, Murphy

Derry City (4-2-3-1): Brian Maher; Ferguson, Connolly, Boyce, Whyte; Boyce, Doyle-Hayes; Duffy, Mullen, Akinyemi; O'Reilly

Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Current League Standings

Shamrock Rovers top the table on 49 points, with a 14–7–4 record - 23 goals clear and undefeated in their last five matches.

Derry City hold second place on 41 points, with 12 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses. Despite a strong run recently, they remain eight points adrift with no slip-ups allowed.

Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Head-to-Head Timeline

• 23 May 2025: Shamrock Rovers 2–1 Derry City
• 28 Mar 2025: Shamrock Rovers 0–0 Derry City
• 20 Sep 2024: Derry City 1–1 Shamrock Rovers
• 20 May 2024: Shamrock Rovers 1–0 Derry City
• 19 Apr 2024: Shamrock Rovers 3–1 Derry City

Out of their past five meetings, Rovers have won three and drawn two, racking up an average of 2.6 goals per game. Derry have failed to win any of these clashes.

Shamrock Rovers and Derry City Matches Analysis

Shamrock Rovers Last 5 Matches:

• 4–0 win v Wexford
• 2–2 draw @ Sligo
• 1–0 win v Waterford
• 2–0 win @ Bohemian FC
• 4–1 win v Cork City

Derry City Last 5 Matches:

• 7–2 win v Waterford
• 1–1 draw v Bohemians
• 2–0 loss @ Sligo
• 3–0 win v Drogheda
• 1–1 draw @ St. Patrick’s Athletic

Shamrock are unbeaten in five and have averaged 2.2 goals per match in that span. Derry have mixed results - leaked goals despite impressive attacking bursts especially in big wins.

Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Predictions and Stats

H2H record: Shamrock Rovers have won 32 of approximately 76 meetings, with Derry winning 22 and 22 draws. Average goals per match is around 2.1.

Season form: Rovers score 1.76 goals per game and concede 0.92. Derry average 1.44 goals for and 1.08 against.

Expected outcome is a Shamrock Rovers home win, possibly 2–1 or 2–0.

Best Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Shamrock Rovers to Win

Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Match Facts

Referee: Ref Liam Hennessy, averages 4 cards per Premier game.

Broadcast: LOITV worldwide stream available.

Stadium: Tallaght Stadium holds 8,000. Known for vibrant Friday-night crowd energy and vocal support behind the goal.