Derry City vs St. Patricks Athletic: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 May

Derry City

W L D W L

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

0-0

22/05/2026 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

W L W D D

2nd place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs St. Patricks Athletic on 22 May 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 St. Patricks Athletic preview before placing your bet.

Derry City are currently 6th with 30 points after 26 matches.
St. Patricks Athletic sit 2nd with 44 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: St. Patricks Athletic to win with probability 39%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Derry City and St. Patricks Athletic have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, 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

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Weather

14:45

2026-05-22

Derry City vs St. Patricks Athletic - Prediction & Odds

Derry City

St. Patricks Athletic

2026-05-22 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 22/05/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	51	26	15	6	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	44	26	12	8	6	41	22	19
03 Bohemians	44	26	12	8	6	41	28	13
04 Dundalk	37	26	9	10	7	40	38	2
05 Shelbourne	34	25	8	10	7	35	36	-1
06 Derry City	30	26	6	12	8	33	32	1
07 Galway United	29	25	7	8	10	33	40	-7
08 Drogheda United	27	26	6	9	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	25	26	5	10	11	34	47	-13
10 Sligo Rovers	22	26	5	7	14	23	43	-20

Head To Head

16/03/2026 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic

0 - 0

Derry City

IRE PR

29/08/2025 14:45

Derry City

2 - 2

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

23/06/2025 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

0 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

05/05/2025 14:45

Derry City

1 - 0

St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

03/03/2025 15:45

St. Patricks Athletic

2 - 0

Derry City

IRE PR

25/10/2024 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic

1 - 0

Derry City

IRE PR

Derry City

33%

Draw

33%

St. Patricks Athletic

33%

Derry City Last 6 matches

15/05/2026 14:45

Waterford United 2 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

08/05/2026 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

04/05/2026 12:00

Derry City 1 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

01/05/2026 15:00

Bohemians 1 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

24/04/2026 15:00

Derry City 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

17/04/2026 14:45

Shelbourne 1 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches St. Patricks Athletic

15/05/2026 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 0 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

08/05/2026 15:00

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR

04/05/2026 12:00

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

01/05/2026 14:45

Galway United 2 - 2 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

27/04/2026 14:30

St. Patricks Athletic 5 - 0 Blackrock College AFC Leinster S C

24/04/2026 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 3 - 1 Bohemians IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

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

Played games

Derry City

270

St. Patricks Athletic

285

Goals

Scored

238

Avg. per game

0.88

Conceded

136

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored

256

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

166

Avg. per game

0.58

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

162 (60%)108 (40%)

In last 270 matches

NoYes

164 (58%)121 (42%)

Derry City

Recent matches

St. Patricks Athletic

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(18%)8 37(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)14 31(69%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(42%)19 26(58%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

St. Patricks Athletic

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

11.97 avg / game

Blocked

283 total

Avg. 3.63

St. Patricks Athletic

Total shots

12.39 avg / game

Blocked

368 total

Avg. 4.28

Derry City Pass St. Patricks Athletic

Total passes

49148

Avg. 431 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

46572

Avg. 401 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Derry City

27498

Avg. 101.84 / game

St. Patricks Athletic

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

St. Patricks Athletic

14718

Avg. 51.64 / game

OTHERS

Derry City

270

Played games

St. Patricks Athletic

285

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

104

Clean sheets

108

0.38

5.44

1470

Corners

1420

4.98

6.74

1819

Throw-ins

1556

5.46

0.81

218

Offsides

287

1.01

1.84

496

GK saves

604

2.12

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

St. Patricks Athletic

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.93

522

498

1.75

0.09

0.08

6.58

1777

Fouls

1756

6.16

5.18

1398

Tackles

1351

4.74

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

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St. Patricks Athletic

IRE

08/28

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St. Patricks Athletic

IRE

09/11

St. Patricks Athletic

Shamrock Rovers

IRE

How We Build the Derry City vs St. Patricks Athletic Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derry City vs St. Patricks Athletic on 22 May 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 St. Patricks Athletic 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 St. Patricks Athletic'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 St. Patricks Athletic sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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