11.01.2024 22:45
Derry City FC vs Shelbourne FC
Stadium: Brandywell Stadium
01.11.2024, 22:45
The biggest and most daring title race in League of Ireland history will go down on Friday evening and Irish football needs Shelbourne to win it because a sensational season requires sensational champions. It’s one last dance for Shelbourne in the League of Ireland Premiership as they aim for a title finish the season. Derry City dropped out of the title race at the last minute and they’ll be aiming to put an end to Shelbourne’s title race. Please see the carefully prepared tips.
Derry City FC (2nd)
Form in the League: LWDDL
Derry City has been displaced from the top of the league table and their title dreams met its untimely end. They suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to St Patrick’s in their most recent league game and they’ll be aiming to be the weapon fashioned against Shelbourne’s title glory on Friday.
Parick Hoban remains the man for Derry City this season with 14 goals, he is also League Of Ireland's current top scorer this season. Their overall league statistics are impressive with 14 victories, 8 losses, and 13 draws from 35 games.
Shelbourne FC (1st)
Form in the League: WLLDL
Shelbourne is about to make history as they continue to top the league with a 2-point lead over their closest rivals, Shamrock Rovers. Shelbourne has had a wonderful season and Irish football is behind Shelbourne for a championship glory on Friday. They defeated Drogheda United in their most recent league game by a 2-1 scoreline and they are only a game from being League of Ireland Champions this year. Shelbourne are also FAI Cup champions for 2024 and it will be over scintillating to add the Premiership to their title cabinet this season.
Shelbourne continues to wax stronger in their pursuit of League of Ireland Premiership glory this season and Sean Boyd continues to impress for Shelbourne with 9 goals scored this season. They are currently top of the league and 2 points clear of their closest rivals Shamrock Rovers. Shelbourne has an overall league record of 16 wins, 12 draws, and 7 losses from 35 league games.
Head-To-Head Statistics
A critical look at the last 20 encounters between them produced 2 wins for Shelbourne, 10 wins for Derry City, and 8 draws.
Expert Betting Tips
Shelbourne's most defining game of the season is upon them and they must make history with a victory at the Brandywell stadium on Friday. Shelbourne have labored all season and they must reap the fruit of their hard work with the League of Ireland title this season. Derry City on the other hand isn’t in their best of form and they got muscled out of the title race. We believe that Shelbourne will not blow this and they’ll secure a victory here.