Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 May 2025

Hoops Look a Solid Bet

We are picking Shamrock at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when they line up against Derry. The odds of -103 means that we get a return for a win and there’s money back if the game ends level.

Goalless Draw in Last H2H Battle

Derry City played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was on the road at Sullivan and Lambe Park against Drogheda United. The Candystripes boasted 65% possession and had three shots on target, while Dominic Thomas registered the goal.

Table-topping Shamrock Rovers beat St Patrick's Athletic in their previous game, making it four consecutive wins. It was a 4-0 home triumph at Tallaght Stadium. Stephen Bradley's team had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 58% possession and nine shots on goal, while Graham Burke scored two, with Michael Noonan and Aaron Greene also finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Shamrock have avoided defeat against Derry in the past eight games, with their last clash being a 0-0 draw at Tallaght Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have included five Shamrock victories, four draws and one Derry win.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Shamrock Rovers	28	16	8	4	48	24	24	48:24	56
3	Derry City	29	13	7	9	40	32	8	40:32	46

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City have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. Tiernan Lynch's men have averaged 52.3% possession and 5.3 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.0 goals from 3.6 shots on goal, 7.2 attempts and 3.5 corners.

Top scorers are Liam Boyce and Daniel Mullen on 4 goals, while Michael Duffy has racked up 2. The top assist makers are Michael Duffy, Sam Todd and Dominic Thomas, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Rovers have 6 victories, 1 defeat and 3 draws, averaging 13.7 attempts, 6.7 shots on goal and 2.5 goals. The Hoops average 58.4% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 4.5 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 2.6 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts.

Graham Burke has scored 5 goals, followed by Michael Noonan, Aaron Greene, Rory Gaffney and Lee Grace on 3. Jack Byrne has managed to clock up 6 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derry City confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Brian Maher (GK), Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Shane Ferguson, Sam Todd, Adam O'Reilly, Carl Winchester, Michael Duffy, Gavin Whyte, Liam Boyce.

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Edward McGinty (GK), Jack Byrne, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Adam Matthews, Daniel Cleary, Graham Burke, Matthew Healy, Darragh Nugent, Aaron Greene, Daniel Grant.

Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Betting Tips

We will take Shamrock 0.0 at -103 on the Asian Handicap with a degree of confidence. There is a nice return if the visitors manage to win and they could end up having the upper hand in this League of Ireland game.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest stats.

Key Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Shamrock in 4 consecutive games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Shamrock in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Shamrock in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 7 of their last 20 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 3 of their last 19 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 5 of their last 10 games against Shamrock.

Shamrock 0.0 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 50.6% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Derry 0 - 1 Shamrock

There are betting odds of +510 that Shamrock land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Derry Under 5.5 Corners -150

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Derry in their past four home games, with the corner count against Shamrock going under 5.5 in their last six away matches. There are odds of -150 for this Derry Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Derry

Total

8.80 5.30 3.50

Home

8.20 5.60 2.60

Away

8.10 4.30 3.80

Shamrock

Total

9.60 5.10 4.50

Home

10.00 5.70 4.30

Away

9.20 4.60 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-105

Under 9.5

-139

Derry Corners

Over 4.5

-128

Under 4.5

-110

Shamrock Corners

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-149

Most Corners

1

-122

X

+525

2

+120

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Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Betting Sites Predicting a Close Encounter

The bookies have betting odds of +138 for Shamrock Rovers to win this League of Ireland clash, while you could instead opt for Derry City at +200, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at +195.

Shamrock can be backed at +210 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Derry can be chanced at +280 and the draw is -105.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. If you anticipate that a minimum of one side can manage a clean sheet, you might want to take the -149 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+200

X

+195

2

+138

Half-Time Result

1

+280

X

-105

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-185

12

-263

X2

-278

Draw No Bet

1

+105

2

-154

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-139

2 Hcp -0.25

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-217

Over 2.5

+148

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+104

No

-149

Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Derry vs Shamrock team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the League of Ireland squads.

Derry City Team Page Shamrock Rovers Team Page