Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers - 19/04/24 | Fast live stats

Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers Prediction & Preview

Preview

In what promises to be a gripping encounter in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division, Derry City will play host to Shamrock Rovers this Friday, 19th April, at the iconic Brandywell Stadium. As we step into the 11th round of the season, both teams are vying for supremacy with just a point separating them; Derry City sits at 2nd place with 16 points while Shamrock Rovers trails closely behind in 3rd with 15 points.

The recent form of both squads adds an intriguing layer to this matchup. Derry City’s last five outings have seen them secure only one win alongside two draws and two losses. Their latest match against Drogheda United ended in a hard-fought 2-2 draw away from home. On the other side, Shamrock Rovers have been on a more consistent streak with four wins and just one loss in their last five matches, including an impressive 3-0 victory over Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.

Looking back at their head-to-head record provides no clear indication of dominance; out of their last five meetings, Derry City has clinched one win compared to Shamrock Rovers' two victories, along with two games ending in draws – including their most recent clash which saw a thrilling 2-2 stalemate.

Both teams exhibit formidable goal-scoring capabilities but also maintain solid defensive records. Derry City boasts an average of scoring 1.6 goals per game (which rises impressively to 2.2 goals when playing at home) and concedes on average just under a goal per game across all venues – making them slightly more formidable when playing on familiar turf. Conversely, Shamrock Rovers score an average of 1.4 goals per game and concede marginally less overall but seem less potent away from home.

Bet

Considering both teams’ current form and historical performances against each other alongside the statistics provided for goals scored/conceded by each team whether playing at home or away - this match looks set to be tightly contested yet productive in terms of goals scored based on averages presented for both sides.

Given these factors combined with the betting odds supplied:

• The odds favoring Derry City stand at 2.15 reflecting their slight edge as favorites possibly due to their impressive goal-scoring ability especially when playing within the confines of Brandywell Stadium.
• The draw is valued attractively too at 3.20, acknowledging that recent encounters between these sides have been closely matched.
• However, taking into account Shamrock Rover's resilient form off late despite being slightly less lethal away from home gives ‘Away Win’ odds standing enticingly high at 3 which might tempt those looking for value outside favorite bets.

With all things considered especially focusing on how prolific these teams can be given average goals scored by either side particularly noting how they perform depending upon venue - Over 2 point 5 goals, offered at odds of over is recommended as it aligns wellwith the potential for a high-scoring affair given both sides attacking prowess, offering compelling value considering trends observed while also balancing risk appropriately ensuring engaging viewing experience come match day!