Our Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Prediction: 2-1
Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 3, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shamrock Rovers's Last Match – Shamrock Rovers vs St Joseph's FC
Shamrock Rovers will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 UEFA Conference League Qualifying draw with St Joseph's FC on July 31. In that match, Shamrock Rovers recorded 63% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shamrock Rovers | 63% | 0 (5) | - | 60 |
 St Joseph's FC | 37% | 0 (2) | - | 25 |
Derry City's Last Match – Derry City vs Bohemians Dublin
Derry City will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division share of the spoils with Bohemians Dublin on July 25. In that match, Derry City had 50% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derry City | 50% | 0 (8) | 1.01 | 51 |
 Bohemians Dublin | 50% | 0 (2) | 0.54 | 37 |
Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Stats
Key Stats
| Shamrock Rovers | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.78 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.69 | Defence Strength | 0.67 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shamrock Rovers are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Derry City average 2.1 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Shamrock Rovers 20-7
Derry City 21-10
What are the odds for this match?
Shamrock Rovers to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.3
Derry City to win: @4.75
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