Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Mar 2026

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City

Shamrock Rovers square off against Derry City at Tallaght Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 6 March.

Derry look a nice wager to topple Shamrock and we can take them at -118 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

Shamrock Rovers suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-2 scoreline occurred on the road at Dalymount Park against Bohemians. The Hoops had most of the ball recording 58% possession and four shots on target, with Graham Burke and Aaron Greene scoring one goal each.

Derry City claimed a 4-2 home win over Waterford at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in their previous game. Tiernan Lynch's team had thirteen shots on goal and boasted 66% possession, with Michael Duffy firing a hat-trick and Dipo Akinyemi also on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Derry won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 2-1 home triumph when facing Shamrock at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H matches feature five Shamrock wins, four draws and one Derry triumph.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Derry City	4	2	1	1	8	6	2	8:6	7
6	Shamrock Rovers	3	1	1	1	5	4	1	5:4	4

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4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. Rovers have had 60.3% possession and 4.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.7 corners.

Graham Burke is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Aaron Greene, Roberto Lopes, Michael Noonan and Adam Brennan each have 1. Jack Byrne has made the most assists with 2.

City have 6 victories, 1 defeat and 3 draws, averaging 6.0 shots on goal, 14.7 attempts and 1.6 goals. The Candystripes average 56.0% possession, 5.7 corners taken and 4.0 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 10.1 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Michael Duffy is top of the team’s scoring charts with 7, while Dipo Akinyemi, Patrick McClean, Alex Bannon and Josh Thomas have 1. Gavin Whyte and Michael Duffy are the top assist makers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Shamrock Rovers predicted lineup (3-1-4-2): Edward McGinty (GK), Daniel Cleary, Roberto Lopes, Cory O'Sullivan, Matthew Healy, Danny Grant, Dylan Watts, Victor Ozhianvuna, Adam Brennan, Michael Noonan, Graham Burke.

Derry City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Eddie Beach (GK), Barry Cotter, Patrick McClean, Jamie Stott, Brandon Fleming, James McClean, Carl Winchester, Gavin Whyte, James Clarke, Michael Duffy, Josh Thomas.

Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Prediction & Betting Tips

This Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, our corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Derry have a good chance of winning this League of Ireland clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -118 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest League of Ireland stats.

Key Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Derry in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Derry in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Derry in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Shamrock in 2 consecutive games.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 54.1% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Shamrock 1 - 2 Derry

There are odds of +750 available that Derry land a 2-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Corners Prediction

Shamrock Over 4.5 Corners -103

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Shamrock in four straight matches, while the previous 5 Derry away games have seen them concede an average of 7.20 corners. We think it’s possible that Shamrock will cover the Team Corners line and there are odds of -103 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Shamrock

Total

8.30 4.60 3.70

Home

6.90 4.50 2.40

Away

8.90 4.90 4.00

Derry

Total

9.70 5.70 4.00

Home

8.80 5.90 2.90

Away

9.10 3.60 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-119

Under 8.5

-122

Shamrock Corners

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-137

Derry Corners

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-127

X

+540

2

+120

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Shamrock Rovers 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.

Shamrock Rovers are the shortest price to win this League of Ireland clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 46% probability due to their +118 betting odds. The +230 means that Derry City are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

You can back Shamrock at -189 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Derry are +130 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -127 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+118

X

+205

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

+108

2

+295

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-333

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-120

2 Hcp +0.25

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-172

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-111

No

-127

Shamrock have avoided defeat in their last three matches at Tallaght Stadium. The Hoops have racked up five wins, four defeats and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Derry haven’t lost any of their past five away games. Tiernan Lynch's team have six wins, three losses and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

When the sides last met at Tallaght Stadium, Shamrock beat Derry 2-0. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H meetings at Tallaght Stadium feature six Shamrock wins, three draws and one Derry triumph.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Shamrock Rovers Home Stats		5-1-4	2.40	1.30	1.10	5	5	6	4
Derry City Away Stats		6-1-3	2.30	1.20	1.10	3	7	4	6

• 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

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Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Lineups & Team News

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