Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the League of Ireland Premier Division match.
While Shelbourne, St. Patrick’s Athletic and Shamrock Rovers continue their European journeys, both Derry City and Bohemian have an opportunity to either gain ground in the race for European qualification or lose momentum. With the two sides going head-to-head, at least one is guaranteed to drop points.
Derry City
Currently sitting third in the standings and trailing Bohemian by just a single point, Derry City remain firmly in the hunt for a top-three finish. They delivered a statement victory with a 7:2 demolition of Waterford, only to follow it up with a surprising 0:2 defeat away to second-bottom Sligo Rovers. Despite that setback, the squad still boasts the league’s second-best away record. At home, they’ve been consistently strong—losing just once in their last seven matches at Brandywell Stadium, that sole defeat coming against standings-toppers Shamrock Rovers (1:2).
Bohemian
Bohemian have taken a decisive approach to the season, recording just two draws so far. All other fixtures have ended in either victory (13) or defeat (9). Their form has been heavily influenced by performances at Dalymount Park, where they’ve secured eight wins in 12 matches. However, their away record tells a different story, with just five wins in 12 away games. That includes a 0:1 loss at the hands of Derry City earlier this year in February.
Derry City vs Bohemian Prediction
This fixture has all the makings of a tightly contested affair with all three outcomes possible. Instead of predicting a winner, the recommendation leans towards a double chance in favour of the home team, combined with Total Under 2.5—a trend that has held across their last ten head-to-head encounters.
