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Derry City vs St. Patrick’s Athletic

Derry City vs St. Patrick’s Athletic: Expert Betting Analysis

The upcoming match between Derry City and St. Patrick’s Athletic on 29th August 2025 promises to be an intriguing contest, with both teams having shown strong defensive capabilities in recent matches. The odds reflect a tendency towards a low-scoring game, suggesting that defensive strategies might play a significant role in the outcome. The average total goals expected is 2.35, with both teams having a history of conceding goals, as indicated by the average conceded goals of 1.83.

Betting Predictions

First Half Analysis

  • Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: At 89.40, this bet suggests a high likelihood of a goalless first half, indicating strong defensive performances from both sides.
  • Over 0.5 Goals HT: With odds of 65.00, there is still a moderate chance that at least one goal will be scored in the first half.

Second Half Predictions

  • Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: The odds of 87.00 reflect expectations of another defensively focused second half.
  • Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: At 77.30, this bet suggests that Derry City’s defense will likely prevent St. Patrick’s Athletic from scoring in the second half.
  • Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: With odds of 62.00, there is a reasonable chance that Derry City will break the deadlock in the latter stages of the match.

Total Goals and Cards

  • Over 1.5 Goals: At 68.60, this bet indicates a likelihood of at least two goals being scored throughout the match.
  • Under 2.5 Goals: The odds of 55.20 suggest that fewer than three goals are expected in total.
  • Sum of Goals 2 or 3: With odds of 54.30, this bet aligns with the expectation of a low-scoring game.
  • Over 4.5 Cards: At 65.80, this reflects anticipation of a physical match with several bookings.
  • Avg. Yellow Cards: 2.51 and Red Cards: 1.54 suggest that bookings could play a significant role in the match dynamics.

Additional Predictions

Given the trends and statistics, it’s plausible to predict that Derry City might score late in the match, leveraging their home advantage to secure points. The disciplined approach from both teams could lead to fewer goals but more yellow cards as players vie for control.