Stephen Bradley's Shamrock Rovers are back on track at the top of the League of Ireland after three wins in four and they will fancy their chances of another three points as Derry City come to Tallaght on Monday.
The Candystripes have managed just one win in their last nine games and manager Tiernan Lynch is under pressure in the Maiden City.
Clashes between these rivals in recent times have been tight, with few goals, and Shamrock Rovers had the perfect prep for such an outing in Friday's win at Waterford United in the League of Ireland.
Shamrock Rovers v Derry City Tips Summary
Best Bet - Shamrock Rovers to win @ 5/6
Alternative Bet - Adam Brennan anytime goalscorer @ 12/5
Bet Builder - Shamrock Rovers to win by 1 goal, Under 4 goals & Over 8 corners @ 6/1
Shamrock Rovers v Derry City Prediction
Best Bet: Shamrock Rovers to win @ 5/6
Rovers will aim to complete a Friday/Monday double after their 2-0 win over Waterford at the RSC on Friday night.
They took care of business against the bottom club and did so with a composed and efficient display as goals from Dylan Watts and Michael Noonan in either half secured the points.
Even without captain Pico Lopes, away on international duty with Cape Verde at the World Cup, Rovers rarely looked in bother.
Derry were downed 2-1 by Galway as the Tribesmen played an historic first ever game at Pearse Stadium, the home of Galway GAA, with Eamonn Deacy Park undergoing pitch renovation works.
All Lynch's side had to show was a Michael Duffy penalty in the 89th minute from their trip to Salthill and it is now one win in nine for Derry.
Rovers continue to churn out wins and have taken four victories and two draws from the last six league clashes with Derry in Tallaght. Bradley's side can record another win now.
Alternative Bet: Adam Brennan anytime goalscorer @ 12/5
Rovers midfielder Adam Brennan has already had a landmark month as he gained his first senior international cap for Republic of Ireland in the 1-1 draw with Canada in Toronto.
The 19-year-old has two goals and an assist in five games in the Hoops around that momentous occasion.
He might have had more, as he was denied by goalkeeper Stephen McMullan before half time in Waterford and then somehow headed wide of an open goal after a perfect cross from Jake Mulraney in the second half.
He's finding himself in the right positions and may get more chances against this lacklustre Derry side.
Shamrock Rovers v Derry City Bet Builder Tip
- Shamrock Rovers to win by 1 goal
- Under 4 goals
- Over 8 corners
Pays 6/1
The last three meetings of these sides have produced just one goal each. Before that it was a 2-1 Rovers win in Tallaght last October when both sides scored after the 86th minute.
Just once in the last nine meetings in league and cup have they been split by more than a single goal. Derry's 10 league draws illustrate that while they aren't firing on all cylinders, they are tough to beat.
Under 3.5 goals has been a winning bet in the previous nine meetings of these clubs and a goal-fest seems unlikely.
Each of the last four league and cup meetings have produced at least nine corners, with two of those hitting 13 apiece and the sides should reach at least nine between them again.
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Key Match Stats
- Shamrock Rovers top the League of Ireland by five points after three wins in their last four games
- Derry City have managed just one win in their last nine matches
- The Candystripes have drawn a league-high 10 games from 22, with just five wins
- Adam Brennan has scored two goals in his last five starts for Rovers
- The last three meetings of these sides have produced exactly one goal
- Derry are winless in the last six league meetings at Tallaght Stadium (D2, L4)
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