Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers prediction and betting tips on May 23 2025
Game Prediction
In the 17th round of the Irish Premier Division on May 23, 2025, Derry City will face Shamrock Rovers. This head-to-head clash between the league leaders will see the winner strengthen their position at the top.
Our Prediction for Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers
The club from Northern Ireland had an underwhelming performance last season. They earned only 55 points and finished fourth, missing out on European competition. However, their current opponent, after winning four consecutive league titles, also narrowly missed out on the championship, losing the title race to Shelbourne by just two points.
In the new season, guided by Tiernan Lynch, who arrived in Derry at the end of autumn, the team has significantly improved. They now win more than half of their matches, with particularly strong performances in the second half of spring. However, they were held to a draw by Drogheda United. Stephen Bradley and his squad are clearly determined to reclaim the Premiership summit. This is despite the fact that, while competing in the Conference League, they reached the playoffs and in February suffered a painful exit to Molde (each side won 1-0, with elimination on penalties). This setback led to a poor start, as in April and early May they picked up just three points in four rounds. Still, they secured victories in other matches, including several in May. Notably, they scored three goals against Waterford United, and even four against Sligo Rovers.
White and company score on average 1.31 goals per match, but concede nearly as many—1.13 per round. The ambitious visitors, on the other hand, score an average of 1.82 goals per game while allowing only 0.88 in return.
Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers: Key Statistics and Trends
- Derry City have won five out of their last seven matches
- 56% of Derry City's games end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.44 goals per match
- Shamrock Rovers have won four times in a row
- 53% of the Rovers' matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.71 goals per game
Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers: Probable Starting Line-ups
Derry City (probable line-up): Maher - Todd, Holt, Connolly, Cann, Boyce - Duffy, Winchester, O'Reilly - White, Boyce
Shamrock Rovers (probable line-up): McGinty - Honohan, O'Sullivan, Lopes, Grace, Grant - Burke, Healy, Byrne - Nugent, Greene
Previous Matches: Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers are unbeaten in their last eight head-to-head encounters. However, the two most recent meetings ended in draws.
Free Prediction for Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers
This is a clash between strong sides in good form, promising to be an entertaining match by Irish standards. We expect "total goals over 2.0" (odds – 1.83).
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