Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Predictions

• Shamrock Rovers have won 12 of their last 16 league games
• Derry City have lost their last two on the road
• The visitors have lost three of their last four visits to Rovers and were beaten at home in May

Top two clash

The top two sides in the Irish top flight meet on Monday, as Derry City head for Dublin aiming to cut the four-point gap to the league leaders. However, they’ve let Shamrock Rovers pull away in recent weeks, having won just one of their last five matches.

Rovers have bounced back from a tricky start which saw them fail to win their first six, including a 2-1 home loss to Derry. They have gone from strength to strength since, winning 12 of their last 16 matches in the league to put themselves out in front.

Hosts have the edge

Derry will be hoping to repeat their last win at Tallaght, but these two sides met last month with Shamrock Rovers producing a 2-0 victory at the Brandywell. The hosts have also won three of the last four meetings between the pair in Dublin.

Despite that, Rovers are available at just a shade under evens for this clash and they can build on their six home wins this season. They’ve scored 11 times across their last four games, claiming 10 points. Rovers have also won five of their last six at home, while Derry have lost to Sligo Rovers and St Pats across their last two away trips. Take the hosts for the win.