Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City: match statistics
Shamrock Rovers display solid home form with a 50% win rate and just 0.5 goals conceded on average per home match. Derry City shows better overall form with 2 points per match in the last 5 games and a record of 3 wins. The lack of detailed away statistics for Derry City makes a full assessment difficult, but their overall advantage in goals scored (8 to 5) and better streak (wwdlw) suggest competitiveness. Shamrock has the advantage in possession (59%) and efficiency in home matches, which may balance out the visitors' better form. I expect a tight match with a slight edge for the hosts, however, a draw seems the most likely result due to the balance of power and lack of a clear favorite.
Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shamrock Rovers played against Derry City in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on March 6, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Shamrock Rovers has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.33 points per game. Derry City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.75 points per game.
Scoring records
Shamrock Rovers scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.33. Derry City scores 2.00 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.38 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Shamrock Rovers's games and 75% of Derry City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 75%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 38% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Derry City has the higher season xG average, 2.29 to 1.37 per game. Shamrock Rovers takes 10.7 shots per game, while Derry City takes 18.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Shamrock Rovers leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Derry City leads at halftime in 0% and scores 2.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shamrock Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Derry City, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.38 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 38% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Shamrock Rovers display solid home form with a 50% win rate and just 0.5 goals conceded on average per home match. Derry City shows better overall form with 2 points per match in the last 5 games and a record of 3 wins. The lack of detailed away statistics for Derry City makes a full assessment difficult, but their overall advantage in goals scored (8 to 5) and better streak (wwdlw) suggest competitiveness. Shamrock has the advantage in possession (59%) and efficiency in home matches, which may balance out the visitors' better form. I expect a tight match with a slight edge for the hosts, however, a draw seems the most likely result due to the balance of power and lack of a clear favorite.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Shamrock Rovers | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.24 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Derry City is 32% better for: last-5 form.
1.33 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.75 pts / game - Derry City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Derry City is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers · 2 goals / game - Derry City
Shamrock Rovers is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.33 goals / game - Shamrock Rovers · 1.5 goals / game - Derry City
Shamrock Rovers scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Derry City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
Derry City scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Shamrock Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Shamrock Rovers
Over / Under - Derry City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Shamrock Rovers is 432% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Shamrock Rovers · 0.25 pts / game - Derry City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shamrock Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Derry City - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.7 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.25 | 2.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 25% |
| No goal | 100% | 25% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Shamrock Rovers
Derry City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Shamrock Rovers | Liga | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.38 | ▲ 3.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 48% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 38% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 31% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 62% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Shamrock Rovers's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Derry City. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City?
The Premier Division match finished Shamrock Rovers 1:0 Derry City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Shamrock Rovers won 2, Derry City won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City?
Shamrock Rovers score 1.67 goals per game on average and Derry City 2.00. The Premier Division average is 2.38 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 38% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Shamrock Rovers's matches and 75% of Derry City's.
What form are Shamrock Rovers and Derry City in?
Over the last 5 games Shamrock Rovers have a 1-1-1 record (1.33 points per game) and Derry City 2-1-1 (1.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.