Bohemians vs Derry City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Aug 2026

Bohemians vs Derry City Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Bohemians To Win @ +102

Bet Now T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

We’ve identified a value bet in the form of Bohemians who are trading at odds of +102. There’s plenty of juice in the price when it comes to this Full-Time Result selection and they can beat Derry.

Read our in-depth Bohemians vs Derry betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Bohemians vs Derry City Preview

Third-placed Bohemians welcome sixth-placed Derry City to Dalymount Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 21 August.

Bohemians were beaten in their last League of Ireland game. On their travels, they suffered a 3-1 loss against Waterford at Waterford RSC. The Dublin outfit had four shots on target and boasted 70% possession, while Dayle Rooney registered the goal.

Their most recent encounter saw Bohs defeated 3-2 away to FC Midtjylland in the Europa Conference League qualifier.

Derry City won their previous game, beating Sligo Rovers at home. It was a 2-0 victory at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Tiernan Lynch's team enjoyed 59% possession and had five shots on goal, while Barry Cotter and Adam O'Reilly were on the scoresheet.

H2H: Derry Beat Bohs in Pair’s Previous Clash

It was a 4-1 win for Derry at Find Insurance Celtic Park when they last played Bohs. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five Derry wins, three draws and two Bohs victories.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Bohemians	32	17	8	7	57	38	19	57:38	59
5	Derry City	32	9	14	9	45	42	3	45:42	41

View Full Table

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 15.9 attempts. Bohs have had 57.2% possession and 6.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.5 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts, while being awarded 4.2 corners.

Colm Whelan and Ross Tierney lead the way with 4 goals, while Douglas James-Taylor has scored 3. Dayle Rooney and Harry Vaughan are the top assists makers with 3.

City have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.4 goals from 14.4 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. The Candystripes average 57.0% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against them, while conceding 1.1 goals from 10.1 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Adam O'Reilly and James Clarke have top scored with 3, while Cameron Dummigan is next on 2. Michael Duffy has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bohemians confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Paul Walters (GK), Senan Mullen, Cian Byrne, Patrick Hickey, Darragh Power, Jordan Flores, Dawson Devoy, Harry Vaughan, Ross Tierney, Connor Parsons, Douglas James-Taylor.

Derry City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Brian Maher (GK), Brooklyn Lyons-Foster, Patrick McClean, Conor Barr, Barry Cotter, Ellis Chapman, Nick Twisk, Adam O'Reilly, James Clarke, Tyler Smith, Michael Duffy.

Main Match Prediction

It could be beneficial to back Bohemians for this League of Ireland clash. There’s loads of value in the +102 that the home team get the job done and we think a victory could be on the cards.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• Bohemians have won 3 of their last 5 games.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the League of Ireland team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 49.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

The Match Result & Total market not only gives you an opportunity to bet on Bohs to win but also combine this pick with a prediction for how many goals will be scored.

Get more from your bet. Explore our updated guide featuring the hottest betting offers and best welcome bonus deals.

Bohemians To Win @ +102 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (Aug 19, 20:57). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Correct Score Prediction

Bohemians 1 - 0 Derry

We’re predicting Bohemians to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +525. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Corners Prediction

Derry Over 4.5 Corners +102

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Derry in their past four games. The Derry Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of +102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bohemians

Total

10.30 6.10 4.20

Home

10.40 6.40 4.00

Away

10.50 5.90 4.60

Derry

Total

9.80 5.60 4.20

Home

10.00 6.20 3.80

Away

8.70 4.70 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-115

Under 10.5

-125

Bohemians Corners

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-116

Derry Corners

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-133

Most Corners

1

-164

X

+600

2

+145

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Bohemians vs Derry City Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Bohemians odds are -105 which leads to them being favourites in this League of Ireland clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 51% prospect of securing a victory. Derry City are the outsiders at +250 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

Bohs are -110 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Derry +0.5 at -130 instead.

If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -152.

The leading football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every League of Ireland match, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-105

X

+235

2

+250

Half-Time Result

1

+140

X

+116

2

+275

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-385

X2

-139

Draw No Bet

1

-238

2

+155

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-110

2 Hcp +0.5

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-116

Over 2.5

-123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-152

No

+102

Stats: Last 10 League of Ireland matches only.
Bohs have recorded five draws, three defeats and two victories in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Derry have not triumphed in seven straight away matches. The Candystripes have recorded six draws, three losses and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Bohs and Derry played out a 1-1 draw when the teams last met at Dalymount Park. Derry have five wins from the past 10 H2H meetings at Dalymount Park, with three draws and two Bohs victories also happening.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bohemians Home Stats		2-5-3	2.60	1.30	1.30	5	5	9	1
Derry City Away Stats		1-6-3	2.40	1.10	1.30	5	5	8	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Bohemians vs Derry City Lineups & Team News

The Bohs vs Derry team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

Bohemians Team Page Derry City Team Page

Where to Bet on Football Games

Top Football Pages