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

Derry City and St. Patrick’s Athletic face off in what promises to be a tightly contested match on August 29, 2025. With both teams showcasing strong defensive records this season, the betting odds reflect a high likelihood of limited scoring. The match statistics suggest that both teams are likely to keep their defenses intact, particularly in the first half, with an 87.90% chance of neither team scoring. The overall expectation is for a low-scoring game, with an average total of 2.95 goals and an under 2.5 goals market priced at 51.70%. Disciplinary actions are also expected to be moderate, with yellow cards averaging at 2.11 and red cards at 1.24.

Prediction Insights

• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: With a high probability of 87.90%, it is expected that neither Derry City nor St. Patrick’s Athletic will score in the first half.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: The likelihood remains high at 91.10% for a scoreless second half, indicating strong defensive performances from both sides.
• Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: St. Patrick’s Athletic are expected to struggle offensively in the second half, with an 78.60% chance of not scoring.
• Over 0.5 Goals HT: There is a moderate chance of at least one goal being scored by halftime, priced at 67.80%.
• Over 1.5 Goals: The overall match is anticipated to have more than 1.5 goals, with odds at 69.40%.
• Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: Derry City are favored to break the deadlock in the second half, with a probability of 63.60%.
• Over 4.5 Cards: A relatively higher number of cards are expected during the match, with odds at 61.90%.
• Under 2.5 Goals: Reflecting the defensive nature of both teams, there is a strong expectation for fewer than 2.5 goals, priced at 51.70%.
• Both Teams Not to Score: The possibility of a scoreless draw stands at 56.20%, highlighting the defensive capabilities of both teams.
• Sum of Goals 2 or 3: The most likely outcome for total goals scored in the match is either two or three, with odds at 53.90%.

Average Statistics

• Avg. Total Goals: The match is expected to see an average total of 2.95 goals.
• Yellow Cards: An average of 2.11 yellow cards are anticipated during the game.
• Avg. Goals Scored: On average, Derry City are expected to score around 1.42 goals per match this season.
• Avg. Conceded Goals: St. Patrick’s Athletic have been conceding an average of 2.53 goals per match this season.
• Red Cards: The match is expected to see an average of 1.24 red cards.