Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Premier Division Ireland
In the 25th round of the Irish Premier Division on June 22, 2026, Shamrock Rovers and Derry City will face off. The league leaders are focused solely on a home victory.
Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Tallaght" reclaimed the top spot after a year-long break—and they are clearly determined to stay there. By summer, they managed to pull away from their pursuers. Admittedly, they did lose to Shelbourne, but in the last round they defeated Waterford 2-0.
The Northern Irish side fought for the title until the very end last season, ultimately falling three points short. This year, they started reasonably well but since March have only managed a couple of wins—one of them against Shamrock! Then in June, they suddenly thrashed Bohemians 4-1. However, they disappointed again against modest Galway, losing 1-2.
The reigning champions are performing well: while not scoring in abundance (averaging 1.55 goals per match), they concede almost half as many—just 0.86. The visitors from Ulster have a nearly equal ratio: 1.23 goals scored and 1.18 conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City
Derry have won three of the last four encounters, with only one loss.
The visitors are currently in poor form. This is an opponent that should be beaten (odds – 1.82).
Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City: Key Statistics and Trends
- Shamrock Rovers have won nine of their last thirteen matches
- 50% of Shamrock's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.41
- Derry City have won only one of their last nine games
- 64% of Derry City's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.41
Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City: Possible Starting Lineups
Shamrock Rovers play a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (probable lineup): McGinty - Stevens, Lopes, Sobowale - O'Sullivan, O'Sullivan, Byrne, Mulraney - Green, Ojiwanu - Noonan
Derry City line up in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Beech - Fleming, McClean, Stott, Cotter - Clarke, Winchester, O'Reilly - Olayinka, Markey, Thomas
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow the team's progress in the Irish Premier Division standings
