Shelbourne FC vs Derry City FC Prediction: A straight win for Derry City

In the 24th round of the League of Ireland Premiership, Shelbourne will square off against Derry City at Tolka Park. Derry City is now 6 points behind Shamrock Rovers and they will hope to reduce the margin as they go into their next game. We expect a very tough and entertaining game. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you below.

Shelbourne (6th) LDWDD

Shelbourne showcased their resilience in their latest encounter against St Patrick's, demonstrating their ability to compete and stand firm against formidable opponents. However, despite their valiant efforts, their opponents managed to break through in the 70th minute, resulting in a 1-0 defeat. This consistent pattern of results highlights Shelbourne's capacity to hold its ground and remain competitive in challenging matches.

Shelbourne has tried its best to maintain a mid-table position in the league. Their overall league statistics are; 7 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses from 21 games played.

Derry City FC (2nd) LWDLD

Derry City has displayed some inconsistency in their recent performances, securing a victory, two draws, and enduring two losses in their past five games. Their latest match concluded with a disappointing 1-0 loss against Shamrock Rovers, where they were unable to register a shot on target. As they gear up to face Shelbourne on Friday, Derry City will undoubtedly be aiming for a more favorable outcome in hopes of improving their form.

Derry City has been very impressive since the start of the season. Their overall league statistics are; 11 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses from 23 games played. Jordan McEneff leads the team's efforts on goals this season.

Head-To-Head Statistics

The last 9 clashes between them produced 5 wins for Derry City, a win for Shelbourne, and 3 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

Derry City is the favorite for the win here if we factor in their performances in their H2H statistics as well as their recent form. Derry City cannot afford to lose another game if they intend to maintain their second position on the table. Our first prediction is a win or draws and under 3.5 goals for Derry City at 1.60 odds.

Derry City have scored first in 3 of their last 4 premier league games, we should see a goal from them in the first half of the game at 1.90 odds.