Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City tips and predictions

Derry City can't hurt Shamrock Rovers?

There are 17 points separating the two sides as first place Shamrock Rovers get set to host eigth place Derry City.

The hosts go into the match having shown supremacy over their recent opposition with 7 wins in succession.

This home team is making the most of a recent hot streak and it has been clear to see what they can achieve on their day. Shamrock Rovers scored two or more goals in 15 of their recent 20 matches while combining those displays with decent defensive stats. They've only conceded an average of 0.6 goals across their last 20 games.

The visitors have been underdelivering in recent engagements. They've scored one or less goals in 12 of their last 13 matches. While the stats don't give them huge confidence in front of goal they can't be ruled out. Don't hold your breath though.

Obviously these sides are familiar foes. Shamrock Rovers have won 8 of the last 9 fixtures between the two teams. With regard to previous meetings the head-to-head stats show how well they have done before.

The sportsbooks think that only one of these sides will present a threat on goal in a match that's played on Shamrock Rovers's terms. But the odds-against for the BTTS Yes is the best way to extract some value from this fixture. And in the total goals line, it's Under 3.5 Goals that stands out here after weighing up the chances of all outcomes.