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Derry City vs St. Patricks

Ireland Ireland

Premier Division The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry
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Match Events

17'
Dummigan C.
33'
O'Reilly A.
38'
Lennon J.

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this Premier Division matchup, with the score ending 0-0.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

45%
Derry City
15%
Draws
40%
St. Patricks
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Derry City

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to St. Patricks lately — more wins on the board than Derry City.
  • Model gives Derry City a 42% chance of winning this.
  • Regular Premier Division form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.6%
Derry City Clean Sheet 14%
St. Patricks Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Derry City St. Patricks
Matches Played 30 28
Wins 9 13
Draws 12 7
Losses 9 8
Goals Scored 1.47 1.54
Goals Conceded 1.3 1.04
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 2, 2026 Premier Division
St. Patricks vs Derry City
1:1
May 22, 2026 Premier Division
Derry City vs St. Patricks
0:0
Mar 16, 2026 Premier Division
St. Patricks vs Derry City
0:0
Aug 29, 2025 Premier Division
Derry City vs St. Patricks
2:2
Jun 23, 2025 Premier Division
St. Patricks vs Derry City
0:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Derry City 41 / 100
St. Patricks 36 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Derry City St. Patricks

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Derry City's goal record stands at 77% scoring rate across 30 recent games.

Defensive concern: St. Patricks conceded in 71% of 28 recent games.

Derry City went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

These sides typically produce 1.40 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

Derry City VS St. Patricks
1.88 Goals Scored 1.5
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.13
75% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Derry City

(Home)
11 Sept
Shelbourne
0 : 1
Derry City
06 Sept
Derry City
4 : 2
Dundalk
30 Aug
Derry City
3 : 3
Shamrock Rovers
21 Aug
Bohemians
5 : 3
Derry City
14 Aug
UC Dublin
1 : 2
Derry City
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St. Patricks

(Away)
11 Sept
St. Patricks
2 : 0
Shamrock Rovers
05 Sept
St. Patricks
1 : 2
Bohemians
28 Aug
St. Patricks
0 : 2
Waterford
21 Aug
Drogheda
0 : 2
St. Patricks
16 Aug
St. Patricks
3 : 2
Shamrock Rovers
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 St. Patricks 31 16 8 7 51:25 56
2 Shamrock Rovers 30 16 8 6 46:29 56
3 Bohemians 30 15 8 7 53:36 53
4 Dundalk 31 10 11 10 47:50 41
5 Derry City 31 8 14 9 44:42 38
6 Galway United 30 9 10 11 41:46 37
7 Shelbourne 30 8 12 10 38:42 36
8 Waterford 31 7 13 11 42:51 34
9 Drogheda 31 8 10 13 37:49 34
10 Sligo Rovers 31 5 8 18 24:53 23
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Relegation - Premier Division (Relegation)
Relegation - Division 1 2027 (Main)