Derry City will hope to return to winning ways in the League of Ireland Premier Division on Monday when they host Shelbourne at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.
Tiernan Lynch's team are looking for their first win since 24th April, but they are still only three points behind their visitors.
Both teams are within touching distance of the top three in the table and a close battle is expected on Monday evening.
Derry City v Shelbourne Tips Summary
Best Bet - Shelbourne to win @ 17/10
Alternative Bet - Under 2.5 goals @ 4/6
Bet Builder - HT/FT - Draw/Shelbourne, Joshua Thomas or John Martin to score @ 11/1
Derry City v Shelbourne Prediction
Best Bet: Shelbourne to win @ 17/10
It has been another intense start to the League of Ireland Premier Division and while Derry City and Shelbourne are looking up at the top three with enthusiasm, they are also only just above the relegation play-off spot.
Derry are two points above ninth-placed Sligo Rovers, and while they should be able to avoid the drop without much stress, they are struggling to pick up victories.
Derry have drawn nine of their 18 games this season, only rock-bottom Waterford have picked up more with 10.
The hosts have drawn four of their last five, and they have yet to really click in front of their own fans.
Derry have won only three of their nine home matches, while Shelbourne have plenty of momentum heading into this fixture.
The Reds have the second-best away form in the league and have only lost once on their travels all season.
Shelbourne are unbeaten in their last five and they should be able to pick up their fourth victory in six outings.
Alternative Bet: Under 2.5 goals @ 4/6
While Shelbourne are expected to record a victory on Monday, they may need to be patient as the away team.
Derry's ability to frustrate teams has been proven by their four draws in five games and under 2.5 goals landed in four of those fixtures.
Under 2.5 goals has also landed in two of Shelbourne's last three and the visitors should find that they cannot blow their hosts away from the first whistle.
Derry City v Shelbourne Bet Builder Tip
HT/FT - Draw/Shelbourne
Joshua Thomas or John Martin to score
Pays @ 11/1
Derry's Achilles heel this season has been there inability to build on their first-half performances.
The Candystripes have the fourth-best first-half record in the division, but they have the worst second-half record.
Derry have only won four second halves this season, and with Shelbourne in good form, they should be able to take control after the break.
Derry's Joshua Thomas is one of their most likely goal scorers due to his recent form. Thomas has only scored once this season, but he has hit the target nine times from 18 shots, suggesting he has the accuracy to punish Shelbourne.
At the other end of the pitch, John Martin will look to score his seventh of the season. The 27-year-old is Shelbourne's joint-top scorer and he will look to score against Derry for the second game in succession.
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Key Match Stats
Derry City are without a win in five matches
Derry have drawn four of their last five in the League of Ireland Premier Division
The hosts have only won three of their nine home games this season in the league
Shelbourne are unbeaten in five matches in the League of Ireland Premier Division
The Reds have the second-best away record in the division
Shelbourne have only lost one of their last four games at Derry
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