Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers tips and predictions

Compelling Premier Division battle should be a tight affair

There's not much between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers in the Premier Division. The hosts are in second place with 16 points, compared to their opponents who are in fourth place on 15 points.

Any eventuality could happen here and the feeling is they'll battle to a draw. The suspicion is that this is going to be tight. A goalless stalemate is the pick.

There have been some notable displays in defence by both sides. Solid on their own soil Derry City have conceded only 8 goals in their last 19 matches and Shamrock Rovers have been impressive defensively on the road. They have conceded an average of 0.6 goals per game over their last 8 matches away from home.

In previous matches in this head-to-head, 4 of the last 9 have ended in parity.

The match could turn into a game of small margins with the two sides ultimately cancelling each other out. It might not stand out but the BTTS No bet would be sensible.

Derry City have drawn 8 of their last 20 matches, most recently when they drew 2-2 with Drogheda last week. Shamrock Rovers have drawn 7 of their last 16 away matches. It isn't the most exciting thing you'll read today and it feels like a match to be nervous about. The draw is the pick after what could be a tightly contested match-up.