Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Predictions

Shamrock can edge out Derry

Shamrock Rovers have been in fine form in front of goal at home this season, scoring 25 goals in 12 games. They look set to add to that tally when they host Derry City on Sunday, and the best bet is a Rovers win.

They are top of the league, with 14 wins from their 25 games this season. Derry City are third, having won 12 of their 25 matches.

Derry City’s recent form reads well, with four wins, one draw and one defeat in their last six games. However, they did lose 2-0 to ninth-placed Sligo recently, which raises some concerns.

Derry City have been disappointing in front of goal away from home this season, scoring just 11 goals in 12 games – an average of 0.92 goals a game on the road.

Shamrock Rovers are in form at home, having won five of their last six league games. They have lost just one of the last ten at home to Derry City, and are unbeaten in seven on their own patch.

The hosts have been impressive defensively at home this season, conceding just seven goals in 12 league games – an average of 0.58 goals per game. Shamrock Rovers have kept clean sheets in five of their last six home matches.

Shamrock Rovers may be able to edge out Derry City in a 2-1 home win, with over 2.5 goals having been a winning bet in 14 of Shamrock Rovers’ 25 Premier Division games this season. Rovers were 2-1 winners against Derry City last time they met in the league and Derry have been 2-1 losers three times this season.

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Edited by Mark Langdon