Derry City vs Shamrock Prediction
🔊 The upcoming clash between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers promises to be an exciting encounter. Both teams have been delivering decent performances recently, though they find themselves in different forms. Derry City sit in fifth place, striving to solidify their position in the top half, while Shamrock Rovers lead the standings. With the attacking prowess of both sides, the match is expected to be action-packed.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 06 March 2026 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Shamrock Rovers were the home side):
- possession percentage: 70% vs 30%;
- corners: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 20;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 4;
- shots on target: 8 vs 0.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Derry City and Shamrock:
- 58 matches played;
- home wins - 15, away wins - 28, draws - 15;
- goals scored - 53 against 74;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.71, in the 2nd half - 1.48;
- average total goals per match - 2.19.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Derry City Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on in the Premier Division, with Shelbourne hosting Derry City. The match concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Derry City vs Shelbourne):
- possession: 34% vs 66%;
- corners: 1 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
🔴 Derry City are showing average form with 3 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses in their first 12 matches. In their last five outings, they have managed just one win, alongside three draws and a single defeat. The team consistently finds the net at home, showcasing their attacking capability. However, their defense is not without flaws, as the number of goals conceded matches those scored.
Match Results: Derry City

Shamrock Rovers Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on in the Premier Division, where Shamrock Rovers hosted Bohemians Dublin. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians Dublin):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 5 vs 11;
- fouls: 17 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
🟢 Shamrock Rovers are leading the league thanks to their consistent form: 7 wins, 4 draws, and just one loss this season. In their last four matches, they secured three consecutive victories following a draw. Their attack is formidable, averaging 1.58 goals per game, while their defense remains solid, conceding only 10 goals in 12 rounds.
Match Results: Shamrock Rovers
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 58;
- Home wins - 15, Away wins - 28, Draws - 15.
Statistics: Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers
- Matches in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- Wins: 3 vs 7;
- Win percentage: 25% vs 58%;
- Losses: 4 vs 1;
- Draws: 5 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 2 vs 6;
- Losses: 4 vs 1;
- Draws: 4 vs 3.
- Derry City have failed to win in 7 of their last 8 matches (Premier Division).
- Shamrock Rovers are unbeaten in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Shamrock Rovers have not lost in their last 5 away matches (Premier Division).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (Average Total):
- Home team - 0.91, Away team - 1.28;
- Overall head-to-head - 2.19;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 26 times; at home - 13 times.
Average Total Statistics: Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers
- In the tournament: 2.67 vs 2.42;
- Goals scored: 1.33 vs 1.58;
- First half: 0.42 vs 0.92;
- Second half: 0.92 vs 0.67;
- Derry City at home in the tournament - 1.83;
- Shamrock Rovers away in the tournament - 1.33;
- Last 10 matches: 1.2 (home - 1.75) vs 1.5 (away - 1.2).
- Derry City have scored at home in 10 of their last 11 matches.
- Derry City have found the net in 9 of their last 10 home matches (Premier Division).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 58;
- Both teams scored all-time - 26 times;
- At home - 13 times.
Statistics: Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers
- Played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- Season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 6;
- Derry City BTTS at home - 5 (83%);
- Shamrock Rovers BTTS away - 3 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- Derry City BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Shamrock Rovers BTTS away - 2 (40%).
- Derry City have both scored and conceded in 6 of their last 7 home matches (Premier Division).
Exact Score Prediction
Frequent Score Statistics (Current Season):
- Most common score in the tournament: 0-0 (7/58, 12.1%), 1-1 (7/58, 12.1%);
- Derry City's most frequent home score: 2-2 (2/6, 33.3%);
- Shamrock Rovers' common away scores: 0-0, 0-1, 0-2, 1-1, 2-2, 3-2 (1/6, 16.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top three outcomes:
1-1 - 12.68% (Odds: 6)
0-1 - 9.91% (Odds: 6.5)
0-0 - 8.7% (Odds: 7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
We anticipate a high-scoring encounter involving both teams, given their potent attacks and the home side's defensive frailties. Derry City have both scored and conceded in 6 of their last 7 home matches, while Shamrock Rovers seldom leave the pitch without finding the net. Therefore, betting on both teams to score (yes) seems the most likely outcome in this matchup.