Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Ireland
Derry City
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Patrick's
€4.05m
Preview
Welcome to the ultimate Derry City vs St Patrick's Athl. prediction, where numbers meet narrative and every stat tells a story. As the Premier Division serves up this top-table tangle at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium (kick-off: 19:45 GMT, 2025-05-05), the stakes are as high as the tension. Derry, sitting 5th with 20 points, host league leaders St Pat's (22 points) in a duel that could redraw the title race. Bookmakers have their say—Derry at 2.35 for the win, a draw at 3.1, and St Pat's at 3.2—but the real drama lies in the details. Let’s dig into the betting tips, head to head history, and the quirks that could tip the scales.
Derry City’s home turf has seen its share of drama, but this season, the Brandywell has been more chessboard than battlefield. The Candystripes’ 3-yellow-card average hints at a team that walks the disciplinary tightrope—fiery but focused. Meanwhile, St Patrick's Athletic have quietly climbed to the summit, their 40.2% 'Both Teams to Score' record suggesting a side that prefers to keep things tight at the back and pounce when it matters.
Let’s get nerdy with the numbers. NerdyTips’ AI gives an 'Under 2.5 Goals' tip a 4.3/10 trust score at 1.6 odds—hardly a ringing endorsement, but it matches the league’s low-scoring trend. The predicted 1-1 scoreline echoes the tactical stalemates that have defined recent meetings, even if Derry’s last home win was a three-goal stroll.
The AI’s 1X prediction (Derry or Draw, 1.33 odds, trust score 2.0) looks sensible, especially given St Pat’s modest away record and the Brandywell’s reputation for drama. But with only 36.1% of league games ending in a draw, the value may lie in backing Derry to edge it—if they can keep their tempers in check.
So, what’s the best Derry City vs St Patrick's Athl. prediction for punters and fans alike? Expect a tactical battle, with both teams wary of giving too much away. The first half could well end goalless (0-0), but the second half promises more action as nerves fray and spaces open up. Derry’s hunger for revenge, combined with their home shot advantage, might just tilt the scales—though St Pat’s defensive discipline is not to be underestimated.
In summary, this Derry City vs St Patrick's Athl. prediction is all about margins. Expect a chess match, not a shootout, with every yellow card and corner carrying extra weight. For those seeking betting tips with a story, this is one for the purists—and the punters who love their football with a side of stats.
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U2.5 -167
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -1671X -303
Derry City to win or drawUnder 2.5 -167
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchYes -106
Both teams are expected to score1X&U4.5 -200
Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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 Patrick's |
23-Jun-25
0:1
| Derry City  |
| Derry City |
05-May-25
1:0
| Patrick's |
| Patrick's |
03-Mar-25
2:0
| Derry City |
| Patrick's |
25-Oct-24
1:0
| Derry City |
| Derry City |
21-Jul-24
3:0
| Patrick's |
| Patrick's |
17-May-24
0:1
| Derry City |
| Derry City |
22-Apr-24
3:1
| Patrick's |
| Derry City |
01-Mar-24
2:1
| Patrick's |
| Derry City |
03-Nov-23
3:0
| Patrick's |
| Derry City |
20-Aug-23
0:0
| Patrick's |
Ireland - Premier Division| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
 Shamrock Rover |
36 | 56-33 | 66 |
| 2 |
 Derry City |
36 | 52-39 | 63 |
| 3 |
 Shelbourne |
36 | 48-37 | 59 |
| 4 |
 Bohemians |
36 | 48-39 | 54 |
| 5 |
 St Patrick's A |
36 | 42-32 | 52 |
| 6 |
 Drogheda Unite |
36 | 38-38 | 51 |
| 7 |
 Sligo Rovers |
36 | 42-54 | 41 |
| 8 |
 Galway United |
36 | 37-44 | 39 |
| 9 |
 Waterford |
36 | 41-60 | 39 |
| 10 |
 Cork City |
36 | 33-61 | 24 |
