Our Derry City vs St Patricks Prediction: 2-1
Derry City vs St Patricks in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday August 29, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Derry City vs St Patricks 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 – Galway United vs Derry City
Derry City will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division victory over Galway United on August 22. In that match, Derry City had 64% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Galway United | 36% | 13 (5) | 2.14 | 70 |
 Derry City | 64% | 7 (5) | 2.25 | 42 |
St Patricks's Last Match – Drogheda United vs St Patricks
St Patricks will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division success over Drogheda United on August 22. In that match, St Patricks recorded 68% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drogheda United | 32% | 0 (2) | 0.6 | 44 |
 St Patricks | 68% | 0 (5) | 1.09 | 74 |
Derry City vs St Patricks Stats
Key Stats
| Derry City | St Patricks | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.49 | Attacking Strength | 0.7 |
| 0.9 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Derry City are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while St Patricks average 2.4 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
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