Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – October 26

Derry City

D D W W W

2nd place in Ireland Premier Division

2-1

26/10/2025 08:00

Shamrock Rovers

W L L L W

1st place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers on October 26, 2025 (kick-off: 08:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers preview before placing for you.

Derry City are currently 2nd with 63 points after 36 matches.
Shamrock Rovers sit 1st with 66 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Derry City to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history favors Shamrock Rovers, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Derry City have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:00

2025-10-26

Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Derry City

Shamrock Rovers

2025-10-26 08:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/10/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	66	36	19	9	8	56	33	23
02 Derry City	63	36	18	9	9	52	39	13
03 Shelbourne	59	36	15	14	7	48	37	11
04 Bohemians	54	36	16	6	14	48	39	9
05 St. Patricks Athletic	52	36	13	13	10	42	32	10
06 Drogheda United	51	36	12	15	9	38	38	0
07 Sligo Rovers	41	36	11	8	17	42	54	-12
08 Galway United	39	36	9	12	15	37	44	-7
09 Waterford United	39	36	11	6	19	41	60	-19
10 Cork City	24	36	4	12	20	33	61	-28

Head To Head

03/08/2025 11:00

Shamrock Rovers

2 - 0

Derry City

IRE PR

23/05/2025 11:45

Derry City

1 - 2

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

28/03/2025 13:00

Shamrock Rovers

0 - 0

Derry City

IRE PR

20/09/2024 11:45

Derry City

1 - 1

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

20/05/2024 12:00

Shamrock Rovers

1 - 0

Derry City

IRE PR

19/04/2024 11:45

Derry City

1 - 3

Shamrock Rovers

IRE PR

Derry City

Draw

33%

Shamrock Rovers

67%

Derry City Last 6 matches

17/10/2025 11:45

Waterford United 1 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

05/10/2025 08:00

Derry City 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

26/09/2025 11:45

Drogheda United 1 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

19/09/2025 11:45

Derry City 1 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

12/09/2025 11:45

Bohemians 3 - 4 Derry City IRE PR

29/08/2025 11:45

Derry City 2 - 2 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Shamrock Rovers

17/10/2025 11:45

St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

10/10/2025 12:00

Shamrock Rovers 0 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

05/10/2025 10:00

Shamrock Rovers 6 - 1 Kerry FC IRFAIC

02/10/2025 12:00

AC Sparta Prague 4 - 1 Shamrock Rovers UEFA ECL

26/09/2025 11:45

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Bohemians IRE PR

22/09/2025 11:45

Waterford United 1 - 2 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Goals

Scored

411

Avg. per game

1.52

Conceded

247

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored

477

Avg. per game

1.59

Conceded

289

Avg. per game

0.96

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 270 matches

YesNo

208 (77%)62 (23%)

In last 270 matches

NoYes

234 (78%)66 (22%)

Derry City

Recent matches

Shamrock Rovers

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(18%)8 37(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

Shamrock Rovers

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

11.97 avg / game

Blocked

283 total

Avg. 3.63

Shamrock Rovers

Total shots

12.59 avg / game

Blocked

372 total

Avg. 3.65

Derry City Pass Shamrock Rovers

Total passes

49148

Avg. 431 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

67291

Avg. 488 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derry City

270

Played games

Shamrock Rovers

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

104

Clean sheets

113

0.38

5.44

1470

Corners

1595

5.32

6.74

1819

Throw-ins

1950

6.50

0.81

218

Offsides

451

1.50

1.84

496

GK saves

526

1.75

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

Shamrock Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.93

522

640

2.13

0.09

0.09

6.58

1777

Fouls

2248

7.49

5.18

1398

Tackles

1629

5.43

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How We Build the Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers on 26 October 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Derry City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Shamrock Rovers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Derry City and Shamrock Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland Premier Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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