Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 October

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers on 26 October 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) 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 your bet.

Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers: Starting Lineups Time : 26/10/2025 11:00

Derry City
2 - 1
Finished
Shamrock Rovers
87' event Sadou Diallo
72' event Sadou Diallo
69' event Adam Frizzell / Gavin Whyte
46' event Sadou Diallo / Robbie Benson
34' event Adam OReilly
29' event Sam Todd / Mark Connolly
25' event Brandon Fleming
event 90+8' Rory Gaffney
event 80' John McGovern / Darragh Nugent
event 79' Connor Malley / Dylan Watts
event 66' Daniel Cleary / Aaron McEneff
event 66' Rory Gaffney / Michael Noonan
event 62' Lee Grace
event 58' Lee Grace
87' event Sadou Diallo
event 90+8' Rory Gaffney
72' event Sadou Diallo
event 80' John McGovern / Darragh Nugent
69' event Adam Frizzell / Gavin Whyte
event 79' Connor Malley / Dylan Watts
46' event Sadou Diallo / Robbie Benson
event 66' Daniel Cleary / Aaron McEneff
34' event Adam OReilly
event 66' Rory Gaffney / Michael Noonan
29' event Sam Todd / Mark Connolly
event 62' Lee Grace
25' event Brandon Fleming
event 58' Lee Grace
Derry City Derry City
Substitutions
#24 Sam Todd
#15 Sadou Diallo
#17 Adam Frizzell
#26 Arlo Doherty
#16 Hayden Cann
#41 Callum Downey
#3 Shane Ferguson
#44 Ciaran Mullan
#33 Ryan Long
Derry City Derry City Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers
9Shots13
5Shots on Goal4
15Fouls10
4Corner Kick5
10Free kick15
1Offside1
2Yellow card2
0Red card1
3Save3
28Successful Tackles23
12Interceptions6
8Long pass39
2Assist1
1Successful center6
3Shots off goal4
1Blocked5
15Tackle19
2Dribbles3
33Throw-in23
334Passes463
104Attacks89
49Dangerous attacks42
1Corner Kicks(HT)4
Shamrock Rovers Shamrock Rovers
Substitutions
#6 Daniel Cleary
#20 Rory Gaffney
#23 Connor Malley
#88 John McGovern
#25 Lee Steacy
#3 Adam Matthews
#22 Cian Barrett
#11 Sean Kavanagh
#38 Max Kovalevskis
Commentary
90+8' Goal! Rory Gaffney - Shamrock Rovers
87' Goal! Sadou Diallo - Derry City
80' Shamrock Rovers — substitution: John McGovern / Darragh Nugent
79' Shamrock Rovers — substitution: Connor Malley / Dylan Watts
72' Sadou Diallo - Derry City receive a yellow card
69' Derry City — substitution: Adam Frizzell / Gavin Whyte
66' Shamrock Rovers — substitution: Daniel Cleary / Aaron McEneff
66' Shamrock Rovers — substitution: Rory Gaffney / Michael Noonan
62' Lee Grace - Shamrock Rovers receive second yellow card
58' Lee Grace - Shamrock Rovers receive a yellow card
46' Derry City — substitution: Sadou Diallo / Robbie Benson
34' Adam OReilly - Derry City receive a yellow card
29' Derry City — substitution: Sam Todd / Mark Connolly
25' Goal! Brandon Fleming - Derry City

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 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Derry City and Shamrock Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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