IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION
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The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium
Referee: R. Hennessey
Derry City
Match Timeline
Bohemians
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
17'
H. Vaughan · Assist: R. Tierney
Bohemians
24'
J. Clarke · Assist: K. Santos
Derry City
🟨
29'
Patrick McClean
Derry City
🔄
46'
B. Cotter ↔ J. Olayinka
Derry City
55'
C. Barr
Derry City
🔄
60'
S. Diallo ↔ J. Flores
Bohemians
🔄
60'
D. Rooney ↔ C. Parsons
Bohemians
61'
J. Clarke
Derry City
63'
K. Santos · Assist: M. Duffy
Derry City
🟨
67'
Cameron Dummigan
Derry City
🔄
69'
C. Byrne ↔ A. McDonnell
Bohemians
🔄
69'
H. Vaughan ↔ R. Burke
Bohemians
🟨
74'
Jordan Flores
Bohemians
🟨
75'
Ross Tierney
Bohemians
🔄
78'
↔ L. Boyce
Derry City
🔄
79'
R. Tierney ↔ Z. Myers
Bohemians
🟨
82'
Zane Myers
Bohemians
83'
James Clarke
Derry City
🔄
87'
M. Duffy ↔ J. McClean
Derry City
🔄
87'
K. Santos ↔ H. Rylah
Derry City
🔄
90+3'
D. Markey ↔ C. Downey
Derry City

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Away Win
Probability 54.9%
Odds -
BTTS
Yes
Probability 75.1%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 77.2%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Away Win
54.9%
-
BTTS Yes
75.1%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
77.2%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
-
HT / FT Draw / Away
-
-
Correct Score 1-2
-
-
Probability Distribution
Derry City Win 30.9%
Draw 14.2%
Bohemians Win 54.9%
Expected Goals (xG)
Derry City1.06
Bohemians1.49
Recent Form (Last 5)
Derry City Derry City
WWDLW
23 GF / 26 GA
Bohemians Bohemians
WLDWL
44 GF / 28 GA
Key Stats
1.05
Average Goals Scored
1.69
1.18
Average Goals Conceded
1.08
13
BTTS Yes
18
11
Over 2.5
15
4.4
Shots on Goal
5.45

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Derry City Derry City 22 matches
Bohemians Bohemians 26 matches
Derry City Statistic Bohemians
4 Wins 12
10 Draws 9
8 Losses 5
23 Goals For 44
26 Goals Against 28
1.05 Avg Goals Scored 1.69
1.18 Avg Goals Conceded 1.08
13 BTTS Yes 18
13 Over 1.5 19
11 Over 2.5 15
5 Over 3.5 10
5 Clean Sheets 7
8 Failed To Score 4
4.4 Shots On Goal 5.45
12.8 Total Shots 15.5
6.05 Corners 5.95
55.6% Ball Possession 58.9%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around Bohemians's more proactive style and Derry City's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Bohemians. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Derry City expected to line up in 3-4-3 and Bohemians in 4-2-3-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Bohemians having the stronger overall control. Bohemians carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 2 with 34 points while Derry City sit 6 on 22, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Bohemians look sharper on recent form, and that momentum could be important in key phases of the match.

Derry City Analysis

So far, Derry City have built a campaign that leaves them 6 in the table on 22 points from 20 matches. The record of 4 wins, 10 draws, and 6 defeats, together with a 22:23 goal balance, points toward poor form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through M. Duffy (5 goals), James Clarke (4 goals), D. Akinyemi (3 goals), with creative support from Ben Doherty (2 assists), Brandon Fleming (2 assists), J. McClean (2 assists), while at the back they have looked very solid. At home, their split return of 3 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.

Bohemians Analysis

Bohemians approach this game with the confidence of a side sitting 2 on 34 points after 20 outings. They have recorded 9 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses, with a 31:21 goal return and very strong form with results showing strong momentum. In attack they lean heavily on C. Whelan (7 goals), Patrick Hickey (4 goals), R. Tierney (4 goals), with creative support from M. Strods (4 assists), D. James-Taylor (3 assists), D. Devoy (3 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. Away from home, their record of 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses points to a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Derry City won 7 times, Bohemians won 3 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 21:14 from Derry City's perspective. 5 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 8 matches, with an average of 2.33 goals per game.

1X2: Away Win
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (85.8%)
Predicted formations: Derry City 3-4-3 / Bohemians 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Derry City wins 7, draws 5, Bohemians wins 3
Stats
Derry City Derry City
Bohemians Bohemians
Shots on Goal
7
Shots on Goal
2
Shots off Goal
5
Shots off Goal
6
Blocked Shots
3
Blocked Shots
2
6 Corner Kicks 6
16 Fouls 16
0 Offsides 3
43% Ball Possession 57%
15 Total Shots 10
7 Shots on Goal 2
5 Shots off Goal 6
3 Blocked Shots 2
12 Shots insidebox 6
3 Shots outsidebox 4
1 Goalkeeper Saves 3
307 Total passes 411
225 Passes accurate 323
3.23 expected_goals 0.81
🟨 2 Yellow Cards 3 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

Derry City
Formation
Bohemians
E. Beach
E. Beach
B. Cotter
B. Cotter
C. Barr
C. Barr
P. McClean
P. McClean
B. Fleming
B. Fleming
A. O'Reilly
A. O'Reilly
C. Dummigan
C. Dummigan
K. Santos
🎯
K. Santos
D. Markey
D. Markey
M. Duffy
🎯
M. Duffy
J. Clarke
⚽ 3
J. Clarke
P. Walters
P. Walters
C. Byrne
C. Byrne
P. Hickey
P. Hickey
S. Todd
S. Todd
D. Power
D. Power
D. Devoy
D. Devoy
S. Diallo
S. Diallo
D. Rooney
D. Rooney
R. Tierney
🎯
R. Tierney
C. Whelan
C. Whelan
H. Vaughan
H. Vaughan
Derry City 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
13
E. Beach
G
2
B. Cotter
↓ 46'
D
22
C. Barr
⚽ 55'
D
3
P. McClean
🟨 29'
D
19
B. Fleming
D
8
A. O'Reilly
M
23
C. Dummigan
🟨 67'
M
21
K. Santos
⚽ 63' 🎯 24' ↓ 87'
M
10
D. Markey
↓ 90+3'
M
7
M. Duffy
🎯 63' ↓ 87'
M
15
J. Clarke
⚽ 24' ⚽ 61' ⚽ 83'
F
Substitutes
26
S. Callister
G
27
L. Boyce
↑ 78'
F
31
C. Downey
↑ 90+3'
M
20
C. Winchester
M
16
J. McClean
↑ 87'
D
14
B. Doherty
D
28
J. Olayinka
↑ 46'
M
24
H. Rylah
↑ 87'
M
32
T. Doherty
F
Bohemians 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
25
P. Walters
G
24
C. Byrne
↓ 69'
12
P. Hickey
D
22
S. Todd
D
16
D. Power
M
10
D. Devoy
M
5
S. Diallo
↓ 60'
M
11
D. Rooney
↓ 60'
M
26
R. Tierney
🎯 17' ↓ 79' 🟨 75'
F
9
C. Whelan
F
8
H. Vaughan
⚽ 17' ↓ 69'
F
Substitutes
30
F. McDonnell
G
6
J. Flores
↑ 60' 🟨 74'
M
4
N. Morahan
M
20
L. Kavanagh
D
15
S. Mullen
D
23
Z. Myers
↑ 79' 🟨 82'
D
17
A. McDonnell
↑ 69'
M
3
R. Burke
↑ 69'
D
7
C. Parsons
↑ 60'
F
Last matches: Derry City
09.07.26
UEF
Derry City
CSKA Sofia
2
3
L
03.07.26
Pre
Derry City
Waterford
2
4
L
26.06.26
Pre
Derry City
Drogheda United
2
0
W
22.06.26
Pre
Derry City
Shamrock Rovers
1
1
D
19.06.26
Pre
Derry City
Galway United
1
2
L
29.05.26
Pre
Derry City
Dundalk
1
2
L
25.05.26
Pre
Derry City
Shelbourne
0
0
D
22.05.26
Pre
Derry City
St Patrick's Athl.
0
0
D
15.05.26
Pre
Derry City
Waterford
2
2
D
08.05.26
Pre
Derry City
Drogheda United
0
1
L
04.05.26
Pre
Derry City
Galway United
1
1
D
01.05.26
Pre
Derry City
Bohemians
1
1
D
24.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Shamrock Rovers
1
0
W
17.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Shelbourne
2
1
W
10.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Dundalk
2
2
D
06.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
0
0
D
03.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Galway United
1
2
L
20.03.26
Pre
Derry City
Drogheda United
2
2
D
16.03.26
Pre
Derry City
St Patrick's Athl.
0
0
D
13.03.26
Pre
Derry City
Shelbourne
1
2
L
Last matches: Bohemians
09.07.26
UEF
Bohemians
St Joseph S Fc
2
0
W
03.07.26
Pre
Bohemians
Drogheda United
2
0
W
26.06.26
Pre
Bohemians
St Patrick's Athl.
2
0
W
22.06.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shelbourne
3
0
W
19.06.26
Pre
Bohemians
Dundalk
1
2
L
29.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
3
1
W
25.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shamrock Rovers
1
2
L
22.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Galway United
4
2
W
15.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Drogheda United
2
1
W
08.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Dundalk
3
1
W
04.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shelbourne
2
2
D
01.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Derry City
1
1
D
24.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
St Patrick's Athl.
1
3
L
17.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shamrock Rovers
1
2
L
10.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
1
2
L
06.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
Waterford
1
1
D
03.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
Drogheda United
0
0
D
20.03.26
Pre
Bohemians
Dundalk
1
1
D
16.03.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shelbourne
0
0
D
13.03.26
Pre
Bohemians
Galway United
1
0
W
H2H: Derry City vs Bohemians
12.06.26
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
4
1
W
01.05.26
H2H
Bohemians
Derry City
1
1
D
20.02.26
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
0
1
L
12.09.25
H2H
Bohemians
Derry City
3
4
W
25.07.25
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
1
1
D
30.05.25
H2H
Bohemians
Derry City
1
0
L
21.02.25
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
1
0
W
11.10.24
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
1
1
D
04.10.24
H2H
Bohemians
Derry City
0
2
W
13.06.24
H2H
Bohemians
Derry City
1
2
W
10.05.24
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
1
0
W
15.03.24
H2H
Bohemians
Derry City
2
1
L
25.08.23
H2H
Bohemians
Derry City
2
2
D
09.06.23
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
0
0
D
12.05.23
H2H
Bohemians
Derry City
0
1
W
Last matches: Derry City
03.07.26
Pre
Derry City
Waterford
2
4
L
26.06.26
Pre
Derry City
Drogheda United
2
0
W
25.05.26
Pre
Derry City
Shelbourne
0
0
D
22.05.26
Pre
Derry City
St Patrick's Athl.
0
0
D
04.05.26
Pre
Derry City
Galway United
1
1
D
24.04.26
Pre
Derry City
Shamrock Rovers
1
0
W
20.03.26
Pre
Derry City
Drogheda United
2
2
D
13.03.26
Pre
Derry City
Shelbourne
1
2
L
27.02.26
Pre
Derry City
Waterford
4
2
W
20.02.26
Pre
Derry City
Bohemians
0
1
L
13.02.26
Pre
Derry City
Dundalk
2
2
D
06.02.26
Pre
Derry City
Sligo Rovers
2
1
W
H2H at home: Derry City
12.06.26
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
4
1
W
20.02.26
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
0
1
L
25.07.25
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
1
1
D
21.02.25
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
1
0
W
11.10.24
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
1
1
D
10.05.24
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
1
0
W
09.06.23
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
0
0
D
Last matches: Bohemians
03.07.26
Pre
Bohemians
Drogheda United
2
0
W
22.06.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shelbourne
3
0
W
29.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
3
1
W
22.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Galway United
4
2
W
08.05.26
Pre
Bohemians
Dundalk
3
1
W
24.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
St Patrick's Athl.
1
3
L
17.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shamrock Rovers
1
2
L
03.04.26
Pre
Bohemians
Drogheda United
0
0
D
16.03.26
Pre
Bohemians
Shelbourne
0
0
D
06.03.26
Pre
Bohemians
Waterford
1
0
W
20.02.26
Pre
Bohemians
Derry City
1
0
W
14.02.26
Pre
Bohemians
Sligo Rovers
4
0
W
30.01.26
Fri
Bohemians
Waterford
4
1
W
09.01.26
Fri
Bohemians
Drogheda United
1
1
D
H2H away: Bohemians
12.06.26
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
4
1
L
20.02.26
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
0
1
W
25.07.25
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
1
1
D
21.02.25
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
1
0
L
11.10.24
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
1
1
D
10.05.24
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
1
0
L
09.06.23
H2H
Derry City
Bohemians
0
0
D

Standings

Premier League
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 25 15 5 5 40:22 18 50
W W D W L
2 25 12 7 6 40:27 13 43
W W W L L
3 24 12 6 6 39:20 19 42
D W L W W
4 24 9 8 7 38:36 2 35
L L L W W
5 24 8 10 6 35:35 0 34
W D L D W
6 25 6 11 8 32:31 1 29
L W D L W
7 23 7 6 10 32:39 -7 27
W L L W L
8 24 6 7 11 29:41 -12 25
W L L D L
9 24 4 9 11 33:47 -14 21
D W W L W
10 24 5 5 14 20:40 -20 20
L L D L L
Promotion - Champions League (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
Premier Division (Relegation)
Relegation - Division 1