Our Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction: 1-2
Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 24, 2026. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers 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
Derry City's Last Match – Dundalk vs Derry City
Derry City will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division stalemate against Dundalk on April 10. In that match, Derry City had 34% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dundalk | 66% | 0 (9) | 2.31 | 83 |
Derry City | 34% | 0 (3) | 0.97 | 23 |
Shamrock Rovers's Last Match – St Patricks vs Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division success over St Patricks on April 10. In that match, Shamrock Rovers recorded 59% possession and 9 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
St Patricks | 41% | 0 (3) | 0.89 | 48 |
Shamrock Rovers | 59% | 0 (9) | 0.57 | 26 |
Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Stats
Key Stats
| Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.32 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derry City are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Shamrock Rovers average 1.5 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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