Derry City FC vs Shamrock Rovers FC Prediction: The biggest Premier division game of the week

In the 30th round of the League of Ireland Premiership, Derry City is gearing up for a highly anticipated clash against the top-ranked Shamrock Rovers at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Their primary goal is to secure a valuable three-point victory from this matchup. Derry City has been displaying outstanding form lately, as they haven't faced a single defeat in their last six league encounters. On the other side, Shamrock Rovers are also enjoying an impressive run of form. We envisage a very tough encounter. Here are some carefully prepared tips for the forthcoming match.

Form in all competitions: WWDLL

Derry City is riding a seven-game unbeaten streak in the league and is trailing closely behind the league leaders, Shamrock Rovers, by just four points. In their most recent league fixture, Derry City enjoyed a comfortable victory against UCD, finishing with an impressive 0-5 scoreline in their favor. They are eager to maintain this winning momentum as they prepare to face Shamrock Rovers this upcoming Friday.

Throughout the season, Derry City's performance has been notably commendable. With 15 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses from 29 games played, they have demonstrated their competitiveness in the league. Spearheading the team's efforts on goals this season is Jordan McEneff, making a significant impact on their offensive performances.

Form in all competitions: WWDLW

Shamrock Rovers extended their winning streak in the league, notching up their second consecutive victory with an impressive 3-0 triumph over Bohemians in their most recent match. Bohemians were unable to find the back of the net, allowing Shamrock Rovers to maintain their position at the summit of the league table.

The defending champions are still at the top of the league table with a 4-point lead over their closest rivals Derry City. Their overall league statistics are 9 draws, 4 losses, and 15 wins from 29 games. Graham Burke is leading the team's efforts on goals.

A critical look at the last 12 games between them produced 4 wins for Derry City, 7 wins for Shamrock Rovers, and 2 draws. We see clearly that the game between them is usually a very tough and tightly contested game.

In their three encounters this year, Shamrock Rovers emerged victorious twice, while Derry City claimed one win. It's worth highlighting that in four out of their last six meetings, both teams managed to score at least two goals each, suggesting a similar outcome for their upcoming clash this Friday. It's expected that at least one of the teams will score over 1.5 goals, with odds set at 1.67.

Both teams are currently in excellent form, finding the back of the net in each of their last four games. As a result, we anticipate goals from both sides, with odds at 1.83.