Derry City vs Saint Patr. Prediction 29 August 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic promises to be one of the highlights of the matchday. Both teams are in good form and come into this head-to-head with high ambitions, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the encounter. Derry City are confidently holding onto third place in the standings and have been consistently strong at home, where they seldom drop points. Meanwhile, St Patrick's Athletic sit fifth and remain in close contact with the leading pack, showcasing equally assured performances in recent rounds. Both sides have been displaying impressive attacking prowess in their recent outings, making the likelihood of a high-tempo match with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities quite high. Fans can expect a dynamic contest where the outcome will hinge on finishing chances and defensive solidity.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 23 June 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Saint Patrick´s Athletic):
- ball possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 6;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Derry City and Saint Patrick´s Athletic:
- played 57 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 24, for the away team - 18, draws - 15;
- number of goals - 69 against 70;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.02, in the 2nd half - 1.42;
- average total goals in the match - 2.44.
Head-to-head statistics Derry City - Saint Patr.
Derry City Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Irish Premier Division (home side - Galway United, away side - Derry City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1-2.
Here are the match statistics (Derry City vs Galway United):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 11 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Derry City are renowned for their tenacious style of play and ability to fight until the final whistle. The team rightfully holds the third spot in the league, largely due to their consistent performances at home. They average 1.36 goals per match, while their defense also earns high marks, conceding just 1.07 goals on average. In their last ten outings, the "Red and White Army" have secured five wins and suffered three defeats, highlighting some inconsistency, particularly in away games. However, at home, the outlook is much brighter: a streak of five consecutive victories over St Patrick's Athletic gives the hosts added confidence and a psychological edge heading into the upcoming clash.
Match Results: Derry City
Saint Patrick´s Athletic Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Drogheda United, away - Saint Patrick´s Athletic). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Saint Patrick´s Athletic vs Drogheda United):
- ball possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
St Patrick's Athletic are an ambitious side currently sitting fifth in the league, largely thanks to their powerful attacking lineup. Over their last ten matches, the Saints have been prolific, averaging 2.4 goals per game, which makes them one of the league's most dangerous attacking teams. Their form is impressive: seven wins in ten games showcase their confidence and ability to secure results even in challenging conditions. St Patrick's play with a dynamic counter-attacking style, utilizing the speed of their wingers to effectively break down defenses, especially on the road. This approach makes them a particularly tough opponent for any team they face.
Match Results: Saint Patrick´s Athletic
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 57;
- home team wins - 24, away team wins - 18, draws - 15.
Statistics: Derry City vs Saint Patrick´s Athletic
- matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- wins: 13 vs 11;
- win percentage: 46% vs 39%;
- losses: 9 vs 9;
- draws: 6 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 7;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Derry City have won in last 5 home games against Saint Patrick´s Athletic (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.21, the guests - 1.23;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.44;
- both teams scored: overall - 25; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: Derry City vs Saint Patrick´s Athletic
- average total in the tournament: 2.43 vs 2.14;
- average total goals scored: 1.36 vs 1.18;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.68 vs 0.64;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.68 vs 0.54;
- Derry City: average total at home in the tournament - 1.79;
- Saint Patrick´s Athletic: average total away in the tournament - 0.86;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 2.4) vs 2.4 (away - 1.8).
- Derry City have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 games against Saint Patrick´s Athletic (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Derry City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.39; at home field - 5.14;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; at home field - 5.6.
Saint Patrick´s Athletic: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.29, away - 6.29;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.3; away - 6.8.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.36 (1.18 for home team and 1.18 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.53 (0.89 for home team and 0.64 for away team).
Derry City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.07; at home - 2.57;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.
Saint Patrick´s Athletic: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.18, away - 2.29;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.5; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 57;
- both teams scored all-time - 25 times;
- on the home team’s field - 13 times.
Statistics: Derry City vs Saint Patrick´s Athletic
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Derry City at home - 8 (57%);
- number of BTTS matches for Saint Patrick´s Athletic away - 5 (36%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Derry City at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Saint Patrick´s Athletic away - 2 (40%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
We anticipate a fascinating clash between teams with contrasting playing philosophies: Derry City will aim to control the match through ball possession and positional pressure, while St. Patrick's Athletic will look to exploit the speed of their attacking players and capitalize on counterattacks. This contrast in styles adds extra intrigue to the upcoming encounter. Analyzing statistics and head-to-head meetings suggests a cautious scenario. Despite the high attacking potential of both teams, their past encounters have often been closely contested, ending with a low number of goals. Therefore, a bet on under 2.5 total goals appears to be a reasonable and promising choice for this game.
No comments
Betting Tips: Derry City - Saint Patrick´s Athletic
in last 5 home games against Saint Patrick´s Athletic (Premier Division).
in last 5 away games against Derry City (Premier Division).in 19 of last 20 home games against Saint Patrick´s Athletic.in 16 of last 17 home games against Saint Patrick´s Athletic (Premier Division).in 9 of last 10 home games.in 8 of last 9 home games (Premier Division).in last 10 away games against Derry City.in 9 of last 10 away games (Premier Division).Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
