Shamrock vs Derry City Prediction 22 June 2026
🔊 Shamrock Rovers remain firmly in the hunt for top spot, maintaining lofty ambitions as the season hits its midpoint. The club have established themselves among the league leaders, with every result playing a crucial role in shaping the battle at the summit. Derry City, meanwhile, sit closer to mid-table, trailing well behind the European qualification spots and lacking clear motivation in the standings at this stage. Given the contrasting positions, Shamrock’s consistent home form and Derry City’s open approach on the road emerge as key factors ahead of this clash.
Head-to-Head
The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 24 April 2026 and ended in a 1-0 scoreline. Here’s a comparative breakdown from that match (Derry City were the home side):
- Possession: 44% vs 56%;
- Corners: 3 vs 4;
- Fouls committed: 12 vs 17;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- Shots on target: 4 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Shamrock and Derry City:
- 59 matches played;
- The hosts have claimed 28 wins, the visitors 16, with 15 draws;
- Total goals scored: 74 for the home side, 54 for the away team;
- Average goals in the first half: 0.71; in the second half: 1.46;
- Average total goals per match: 2.17.
Head-to-head statistics Shamrock - Derry City
Shamrock Rovers Team Overview
The team's most recent official fixture took place on in the Premier Division, with Waterford United hosting Shamrock Rovers. The match ended in a 2-0 victory for the visitors.
Here’s a breakdown of the key statistics (Shamrock Rovers vs Waterford United):
- Possession: 71% vs 29%;
- Corners: 5 vs 4;
- Fouls committed: 4 vs 18;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- Shots on target: 6 vs 2.
Shamrock Rovers are enjoying a strong campaign, collecting 43 points from 22 fixtures. Over their last five outings, they have picked up three wins alongside two defeats, while their ten-match run features six victories and no draws-a testament to their attacking intent and uncompromising approach this season. Their averages back up the solid performances: 1.55 goals scored per game and just 0.86 conceded make them one of the league’s most balanced sides at both ends of the pitch. The home form is particularly impressive-seven wins in their last eight matches at Tallaght Stadium underline the significant advantage Rovers hold when playing in front of their own fans.
Match Results: Shamrock Rovers
Derry City Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, facing Galway United away from home. Derry City came away with a 2-1 victory.
Here’s a look at the key stats from that contest (Derry City vs Galway United):
- Possession: 67% vs 33%;
- Corners: 4 vs 1;
- Fouls committed: 10 vs 15;
- Yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 7 vs 5.
Derry City are lacking in consistency: with just two wins from their last ten matches, alongside three defeats and five draws, their results have been anything but stable-even against average opposition. Over that stretch, Derry are averaging 1.1 goals scored and exactly the same conceded per game, highlighting an attack that struggles for efficiency and a defence that regularly falters, particularly on the road. Their away record is marked by a clear trend: Derry have both scored and conceded at least once in six of their last seven league games away from home, underlining their propensity for goal exchanges when playing outside their own ground.
Match Results: Derry City
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 59;
- First-half wins at home - 10; away - 2; draws - 16;
- Average first-half total: 0.71;
- Today's hosts average 0.39 goals in the first half, while the visitors score 0.32.
First-half stats: Shamrock Rovers (home) vs Derry City (away)
- Matches played in this competition: 10 vs 11;
- Wins: 8 (80%) vs 4 (36.36%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 3 (27.27%);
- Draws: 2 (20%) vs 4 (36.36%);
- Average goals scored: 1.2 vs 0.82;
- Average goals conceded: 0.1 vs 0.36.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 6 vs 3;
- Losses: 3 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.3) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.4).
- Shamrock Rovers have scored in the first half at home in eight consecutive matches.
- Shamrock Rovers have found the net in the opening half at home in seven straight Premier Division fixtures.
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 59;
- Home wins - 28, Away wins - 16, Draws - 15.
Stats: Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City
- Matches in competition: 22 vs 22;
- Wins: 13 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 59% vs 23%;
- Losses: 5 vs 7;
- Draws: 4 vs 10.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 2;
- Losses: 4 vs 3;
- Draws: 0 vs 5.
- Shamrock Rovers have won 7 of their last 8 home matches in the Premier Division.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total):
- Home side - 1.25, Away side - 0.92;
- Overall average in head-to-head - 2.17;
- Both teams have scored: all-time - 26 times; at the home ground - 13 times.
Average total goals stats: Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City
- In this competition: 2.41 vs 2.41;
- Goals scored: 1.55 vs 1.23;
- First half: 0.86 vs 0.41;
- Second half: 0.68 vs 0.82;
- Shamrock Rovers at home in the league - 1.8;
- Derry City away in the league - 0.91;
- Last 10 matches: 1.5 (home - 1.75) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
- Over 1.5 goals has landed in 6 of Derry City's last 7 away Premier Division fixtures.
Corner Kicks Prediction
Shamrock Rovers: Stats
- This season: average corners per match in the league - 4.91; at home - 4.8;
- Last 10 matches: average - 4.6; at home - 5.
Derry City: Stats
- This season: average corners per match in the league - 5.95; away - 5.09;
- Last 10 matches: average - 5.8; away - 5.6.
- Under 10.5 corners has hit in Shamrock Rovers' last 10 consecutive Premier Division matches.
- Under 10.5 corners has landed in 7 of Shamrock Rovers' last 8 home fixtures.
- Under 10.5 corners has come through in 6 of Shamrock Rovers' last 7 home Premier Division games.
- Under 10.5 corners has also been seen in 6 of Derry City's last 7 away Premier Division matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 59;
- Both teams have scored all-time - 26 times;
- At the home ground - on 13 occasions.
Stats: Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City
- Matches played in the competition: 22 vs 22;
- Matches this season with both teams scoring (BTTS): 11 vs 14;
- Shamrock Rovers BTTS at home - 5 (50%);
- Derry City BTTS away - 7 (64%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- Shamrock Rovers BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Derry City BTTS away - 4 (80%).
- Derry City have both scored and conceded in 6 of their last 7 away Premier Division games.
Correct Score Prediction
Most frequent results (current season):
- The most common scoreline in the league is 1-1 (13/106, 12.3%);
- Shamrock Rovers' most frequent home result: 1-0 (3/10, 30%);
- Derry City's most frequent away result: 2-1 (3/11, 27.3%).
Based on statistical models and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top three most likely outcomes:
1-0 - probability: 12.96% (odds: 6)
1-1 - probability: 12.68% (odds: 6.5)
2-0 - probability: 9.88% (odds: 8)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The difference in motivation between the two sides is most evident in the hosts’ discipline: Shamrock typically adopt a pragmatic approach against mid-table opponents, looking to capitalise on their chances at home. The visitors are no longer in serious contention for a European spot, which eases some of the pressure and makes for a more open contest. However, Derry City could be punished for this. That’s why our main prediction is a Shamrock Rovers win.
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