Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers prediction, free betting tips & odds

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Date: 15th September 2023
Kick-Off: 19:45 UK, 20:45 CET
Venue: Brandywell Stadium
TV: LOI TV

The odds are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change. Check carefully before finalising your wager with your bookmaker.

Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers: Top free betting tips

Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers is most certainly an encounter a lot of people will be watching. Shamrock Rovers currently occupy top spot in the League of Ireland whilst hosts, Derry City, sit four points behind in second place.

Both teams to score prediction: Yes

For the first prediction, we here at Football Ground Guide believe that both sides in this top-of-the-table clash will find the back of the net. No team in the League of Ireland has scored more league goals than Shamrock Rovers this season while only Shamrock and St. Patrick's have hit the back of the net more than Derry City. Two of the previous three games Derry City have played in have seen both sides score and we expect that run to continue into this game.

Double chance prediction: Shamrock Rovers or draw

For our second prediction, we here at Football Ground Guide have gone with Shamrock Rovers to take all three points or walk away from this encounter with a draw. Shamrock Rovers have won the two previous encounters against Derry City but with how tight the table is, we expect the atmosphere inside the stadium to try and play its part in support of Derry City. It will be a close game with all to play for.

Correct score prediction: 2-1 to Shamrock Rovers

For our third and final prediction, we here at Football Ground Guide have gone with Shamrock Rovers to walk away from this match with all three points thanks to a tightly contested 2-1 win. Both of these sides have two of the best attacks in the League of Ireland but on the other hand, also have the best defences in the league.

Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers preview

Derry City preview

Derry City who are currently on course to have consecutive seasons finishing in second place in the League of Ireland have not gotten their hands on the league title since the 1996/97 season. This season they have a good chance at rectifying that but will need all three points from this upcoming game against current league leaders, Shamrock Rovers. Having played 29 games this season the club has won 15 of those, drawing 8 and falling to defeat in the remaining 6.

Shamrock Rovers preview

Shamrock Rovers currently lead the League of Ireland and are looking to make it four league titles in a row. The club has won a grand total of 20 League of Ireland titles with the first of those coming all the way back in the 1922/23 season. Currently sitting on 57 points after 29 games, Shamrock Rovers have won 16 league games this season, picking up 9 draws and 4 defeats along the way.

FAQs regarding Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers

Who is the head coach for Derry City? Ruaidhri Higgins is the man in charge of Derry City. The 38-year-old has managed over 100 games for the club where he has averaged 1.81 points per match.

Who is the head coach for Shamrock Rovers? Stephen Bradley is the man in charge at Shamrock Rovers and has been since 2016. In that time he has managed close to 300 games picking up 1.88 points per match.

What was the scoreline in the previous meeting between Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers? The previous encounter between these two sides ended in a 1-0 win for Shamrock Rovers.