Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 August

Prediction

Derry City

LWLDW

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

? - ?

28/08/2026 14:45

Shamrock Rovers

WLWDW

1st place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers on 28 August 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) 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 will face Shamrock Rovers in Ireland Premier Division on August 28, 2026 at 14:45.
Derry City are currently 6th with 29 points after 25 matches.
Shamrock Rovers sit 1st with 50 points from 25 matches.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 28/08/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	50	25	15	5	5	40	22	18
02 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
03 St. Patricks Athletic	42	24	12	6	6	39	20	19
04 Dundalk	35	24	9	8	7	38	36	2
05 Shelbourne	34	24	8	10	6	35	35	0
06 Derry City	29	25	6	11	8	32	31	1
07 Galway United	27	23	7	6	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	25	24	6	7	11	29	41	-12
09 Waterford United	21	24	4	9	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	20	24	5	5	14	20	40	-20

Derry City Last 6 matches

17/07/2026 00:30

Derry City 1 - 2 CSKA Sofia

UEFA Europa League

10/07/2026 01:00

CSKA Sofia 3 - 2 Derry City

UEFA Europa League

04/07/2026 01:45

Derry City 2 - 4 Waterford United

Ireland Premier Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Drogheda United

Ireland Premier Division

23/06/2026 02:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 1 Derry City

Ireland Premier Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Galway United 2 - 1 Derry City

Ireland Premier Division

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Shamrock Rovers

18/07/2026 01:45

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 1 Cork City

Ireland FAI Cup

15/07/2026 02:00

Shamrock Rovers 5 - 1 Floriana F.C.

UEFA Champions League

08/07/2026 00:30

Floriana F.C. 2 - 0 Shamrock Rovers

UEFA Champions League

04/07/2026 01:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 2 Shamrock Rovers

Ireland Premier Division

01/07/2026 02:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Hibernian

International Club Friendly

27/06/2026 01:30

Shamrock Rovers 3 - 1 Galway United

Ireland Premier Division

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Derry City

Shamrock Rovers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.64

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 14 home matches

YesNo

9 (64%)5 (36%)

In last 14 home matches

NoYes

11 (58%)8 (42%)

Derry City

Recent matches

Shamrock Rovers

Under /Over

(71%)10 4(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)14 5(26%)

Under /Over

(21%)3 11(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)7 12(63%)

Under /Over

(50%)7 7(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

/Yes

(64%)9 5(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)9 10(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

Shamrock Rovers

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

15.07 avg / game

Blocked

66 total

Avg. 6.00

Shamrock Rovers

Total shots

14.29 avg / game

Blocked

61 total

Avg. 4.69

Derry City Pass Shamrock Rovers

Total passes

5753

Avg. 443 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

61%

Total passes

7293

Avg. 561 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

59%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derry City

Played games

Shamrock Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.47

6.64

Corners

4.58

23.50

329

Throw-ins

282

14.84

1.71

Offsides

1.47

1.50

GK saves

1.68

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

Shamrock Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

1.42

0.00

0.00

11.29

158

Fouls

180

9.47

10.57

148

Tackles

143

7.53

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers on 28 August 2026 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

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