Saint Patr. vs Derry City Prediction 23 June 2025
🔊 In this match, two top-table teams clash for crucial points. St. Patrick's Athletic aim to improve their form at home after a string of setbacks and maintain their position in the fight for higher standings. Meanwhile, Derry City have been displaying confident performances in recent matches and plan to capitalize on their chances for victory, despite recent struggles on the road. Both teams boast attacking prowess, making the upcoming encounter particularly intriguing.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 05 May 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Derry City):
- ball possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Saint Patrick´s Athletic and Derry City:
- played 56 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 18, for the away team - 23, draws - 15;
- number of goals - 70 against 68;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.02, in the 2nd half - 1.45;
- average total goals in the match - 2.46.
Head-to-head statistics Saint Patr. - Derry City

Saint Patrick´s Athletic Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Galway United, away team - Saint Patrick´s Athletic). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here's the game statistics (Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Galway United):
- ball possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 8;
- fouls: 9 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 11 vs 6.
St Patrick's Athletic currently sit in fifth place on the table, showcasing a mixed form with eight wins and an equal number of losses. Their playing style emphasizes ball control and gradually building attacks through the midfield. However, the Saints often face defensive challenges, conceding an average of 1.18 goals per match. Their most recent encounter against Derry City ended in defeat, providing them with extra motivation for the upcoming match.
Match Results: Saint Patrick´s Athletic

Derry City Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Shelbourne, away - Derry City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Derry City vs Shelbourne):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Derry City, often referred to as the "Red and White Army" due to their iconic striped jerseys, currently sit in fourth place, thanks to their consistent form, with nine wins and seven losses. The team excels in counter-attacking play and boasts a solid defense, conceding just 0.8 goals per game over their last ten matches, which speaks volumes about their defensive organization. Notably, their attacking prowess shouldn't be overlooked; they've managed to find the net in almost all of their recent matches, even against tough opponents.
Match Results: Derry City
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 56;
- home team wins - 18, away team wins - 23, draws - 15.
Statistics: Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Derry City
- matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 20;
- wins: 8 vs 9;
- win percentage: 36% vs 45%;
- losses: 8 vs 7;
- draws: 6 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 5;
- losses: 5 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic have not lost in 22 of last 23 home games.
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic have not lost in 17 of last 18 home games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.25, the guests - 1.21;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.46;
- both teams scored: overall - 25; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Derry City
- average total in the tournament: 2.41 vs 2.3;
- average total goals scored: 1.23 vs 1.2;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.77 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.45 vs 0.7;
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic: average total at home in the tournament - 1.64;
- Derry City: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.4) vs 1.3 (away - 1).
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 games against Derry City.
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Derry City (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Saint Patrick´s Athletic: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.05; at home field - 6.18;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.4; at home field - 5.
Derry City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.5, away - 3.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 5.2.
- Under 9.5 corners in 11 of last 12 Derry City games (Premier Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.58 (0.79 for home team and 0.79 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.38 (1 for home team and 1.38 for away team).
Saint Patrick´s Athletic: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.09; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 2.2.
Derry City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.3, away - 3.7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.9; away - 3.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 56;
- both teams scored all-time - 25 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
Statistics: Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Derry City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 20;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 11;
- number of BTTS matches for Saint Patrick´s Athletic at home - 4 (36%);
- number of BTTS matches for Derry City away - 5 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Saint Patrick´s Athletic at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Derry City away - 3 (60%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, a tightly contested match with equal chances for success on either side is expected. St Patrick's Athletic can be a threat at home due to their attacking players, but Derry City are more stable and organized defensively, even on the road. Given the trends-Derry almost always find the net-a bet on the visitors' individual total over 0.5 seems like a reasonable option for this game.