Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Aug 2026

Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Shamrock Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -213

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We’re feeling confident when it comes to Shamrock on the Asian Handicap with a +0.5 goal handicap. The visitors can either land a win or draw against Derry, with this wager looking like a value play at -213.

Check out the complete Derry vs Shamrock betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Preview

Derry City clash with Shamrock Rovers at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Sunday 30 August.

Derry City were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Dalymount Park, Bohemians claimed a 5-3 win. The Northern Ireland team managed six shots on target and recorded 42% possession, with Michael Duffy bagging two goals and Tyler Smith scoring the other.

Shamrock Rovers claimed a home victory in their previous League of Ireland game. A 3-2 win occurred against Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium. The Hoops were 53% in the possession stakes and recorded eight shots on goal, while Dylan Watts, Michael Noonan and Jonathan Afolabi found the net.

On Thursday, Shamrock were beaten 1-0 when facing KuPS away in the Europa Conference League qualifier.

H2H: 1-1 Draw in Pair’s Previous H2H

The most recent head-to-head saw road team Derry draw 1-1 with Shamrock at Tallaght Stadium. Shamrock have five wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings, with three draws and two Derry triumphs also happening.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Shamrock Rovers	33	19	8	6	54	33	21	54:33	65
5	Derry City	32	9	14	9	45	42	3	45:42	41

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts. City have had 55.3% possession and 5.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.6 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts, while being awarded 4.8 corners.

Michael Duffy, Adam O'Reilly and James Clarke lead the way with 3 goals, while Cameron Dummigan has scored 2. Michael Duffy is the top assists maker with 3.

Rovers have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.6 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 14.9 attempts. There’s been an average of 66.1% possession, 3.9 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts.

Michael Noonan has scored 3 goals, followed by Dylan Watts, Graham Burke, Aaron Greene and John McGovern on 2. Dylan Watts has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Derry City confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Tom Norcott (GK), Jamie Stott, Conor Barr, Patrick McClean, Brandon Fleming, Darragh Burns, Adam O'Reilly, Nick Twisk, Ellis Chapman, Michael Duffy, Tyler Smith.

Shamrock Rovers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Edward McGinty (GK), Tunmise Sobowale, Lee Grace, Cory O'Sullivan, Matthew Healy, Adam Matthews, John O'Sullivan, Jack Byrne, Adam Brennan, Michael Noonan, Graham Burke.

Main Match Prediction

Shamrock +0.5 are capable of landing a return for this League of Ireland encounter. We’ll take them on the Asian Handicap, with the latest stats backing up this pick which is priced at odds of -213.

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

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shamrock in 6 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shamrock in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Shamrock in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 8 of their last 10 games against Shamrock.

The latest League of Ireland injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 68% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 75-80% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Derry 0 - 1 Shamrock

Shamrock are available at +575 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -152

In ten straight Shamrock away games, the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. The Total Corners line looks too high and we’re happy to go under this number at odds of -152.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Derry

Total

10.10 5.30 4.80

Home

10.00 6.20 3.80

Away

8.50 4.10 4.40

Shamrock

Total

7.60 3.90 3.70

Home

8.60 3.90 4.70

Away

7.50 4.80 2.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-116

Derry Corners

Over 4.5

-130

Under 4.5

-111

Shamrock Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-119

Most Corners

1

-111

X

+550

2

-100

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Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers 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.

If you’re looking to wager Shamrock Rovers to secure victory in the League of Ireland, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +163. Derry City are on offer at betting odds of +160 and the draw is +230.

Derry can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -125. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Shamrock are -118.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -139.

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Full-Time Result

1

+160

X

+230

2

+163

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+106

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-244

12

-357

X2

-233

Draw No Bet

1

-125

2

-118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+112

2 Hcp +0.25

-164

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

-106

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-139

No

-108

Stats: Last 10 League of Ireland matches only.
Derry have finished with five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Shamrock have not lost on their travels in the past three matches. The Hoops have managed five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

The previous Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium encounter involved a 1-0 Derry win against Shamrock. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H meetings at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium involve five Shamrock wins. There have also been three draws and two Derry victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Derry City Home Stats		5-2-3	3.40	1.90	1.50	7	3	7	3
Shamrock Rovers Away Stats		5-2-3	2.00	1.20	0.80	4	6	5	5

• 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

Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Derry vs Shamrock team news before you bet. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland together with updated injury news.

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