Shamrock vs Derry City Prediction 6 March 2026
🔊 Shamrock Rovers and Derry City are gearing up for a crucial clash in the fifth round of the Irish Championship. Shamrock Rovers sit in 6th place on the table, while Derry City hold the third spot. These were the two strongest teams in the country last season, so we can expect an intriguing encounter. Who will come out on top?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 26 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Derry City):
- ball possession percentage: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 15 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Shamrock Rovers and Derry City:
- played 57 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 27, for the away team - 15, draws - 15;
- number of goals - 73 against 53;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.72, in the 2nd half - 1.49;
- average total goals in the match - 2.21.
Head-to-head statistics Shamrock - Derry City
Shamrock Rovers Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Bohemians Dublin, away team - Shamrock Rovers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:2.
Here's the game statistics (Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians Dublin):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Shamrock Rovers are battling to solidify their position at the top of the league table. The team had a rocky start to the season, losing to Derry City in the Super Cup clash and then managing only four points from their first three Premier Division matches. It's a weak start for the reigning champions. Most concerning is that Rovers have not looked stronger than their opponents in any of their matches so far.
Match Results: Shamrock Rovers
Derry City Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Derry City, away - Waterford United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:2.
Here are the match stats (Derry City vs Waterford United):
- ball possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 13 vs 5.
- 2 wins,
- 1 losses,
- 1 draws.
📈Currently, Derry City stands at a mid-tier position within the Premier Division standings, with a win percentage of 50% and a loss percentage of 25%.
⚽Derry City has scored a total of 8 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 6 goals over the season.
Match Results: Derry City
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 57;
- home team wins - 27, away team wins - 15, draws - 15.
Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 4;
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- win percentage: 33% vs 50%;
- losses: 1 vs 1;
- draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 6;
- losses: 3 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Derry City have not lost in 14 of last 15 games.
- Derry City have not lost in 13 of last 14 games (Premier Division).
- Derry City have not lost in last 5 away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.28, the guests - 0.93;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.21;
- both teams scored: overall - 26; at the home team's field - 13.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 11 Shamrock Rovers games.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 6 Shamrock Rovers home games.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Derry City away games.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Derry City away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 57;
- both teams scored all-time - 26 times;
- on the home team’s field - 13 times.
Statistics: Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 4;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Shamrock Rovers at home - 1 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Derry City away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Shamrock Rovers at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Derry City away - 2 (67%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
A fiercely contested match is on the cards, with both teams appearing evenly matched. Both sides have the potential to deliver a high-scoring game. However, Derry City seem to have the edge at the moment, despite some defensive issues. Betting on the visitors not to lose seems like the optimal choice. Derry City have avoided defeat against Shamrock in 4 of their last 5 encounters at Tallaght Stadium.
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