Predictions & Statistics

From their first 28 matches, Derry City have collected 33 points and now occupy 6 place in the table. The record of 7 wins, 12 draws, and 9 defeats, together with a 38:37 goal balance, points toward mixed form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through James Clarke (5 goals), Kévin Santos (3 goals), Barry Cotter (2 goals), with creative support from Adam O'Reilly (2 assists), Ben Doherty (2 assists), James Clarke (1 assists), while at the back they have looked fairly stable. At home, the record of 6 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football.

Operating from 1 place with 54 points from 27 games, Shamrock Rovers bring one of the stronger season profiles into this match. The return of 16 wins, 6 draws, and 5 defeats, together with goals at 43:24, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through G. Burke (5 goals), J. McGovern (3 goals), Michael Noonan (3 goals), with creative support from J. McGovern (2 assists), Jack Byrne (2 assists), Dylan Watts (2 assists), while their defending has remained very solid. Away from home, they have managed 6 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, which underlines a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football.