As the League of Ireland Premier Division rolls into the summer, Dalymount Park will host a compelling friendly this weekend between Bohemian FC and Derry City. Both sides are enjoying strong seasons, and with attacking talent on display, this fixture has all the ingredients for an entertaining, goal-filled affair.
Bohemian vs Derry City
Bohemians have shown plenty of attacking intent this season, averaging 1.18 goals per game while conceding 1.12 per match in the league. Their home form is solid, with goals coming in 75% of their matches at Dalymount Park. The Gypsies have found the net in 65% of their games overall and have failed to score in just a quarter of their home outings. Up front, the likes of Ross Tierney and Colm Whelan have been reliable sources of goals, and Alan Reynolds’ side will look to exploit any defensive lapses from their visitors.
Derry City, meanwhile, are sitting just above Bohemians in the table, with both clubs locked on 27 points after 16 matches. The Candystripes have scored 22 goals this season, averaging 1.29 per game, but have also conceded 1.18 per match, suggesting their games are rarely dull affairs. Derry’s away matches tend to be open, with 65% of them seeing over 1.5 goals Patrick Hoban and Liam Boyce offer real threat up front, and Derry’s midfield, marshalled by Adam O’Reilly and Michael Duffy, is more than capable of creating chances.
Statistics for the Match :
Historically, this fixture is competitive. Across 83 meetings, both teams have scored in nearly 46% of matches, with an average of 2.3 goals per game. Recent encounters have been tight, but both sides’ current attacking form suggests that trend could shift. Bohemians’ matches see BTTS land in 51% of cases, while Derry’s games are similarly balanced.
| Stat | Bohemians | Derry City |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 1.18 | 1.29 |
| Avg. Goals Conceded | 1.12 | 1.18 |
| BTTS % (2025) | 51% | ~50% |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 53% | 65% (away) |
Both teams are in the hunt for European places, and neither will want to lose momentum heading into the summer run-in. With both sides’ strengths lying in attack and each showing defensive vulnerabilities, the stage is set for both to find the net.
What is the Prediction :
This match has all the hallmarks of a classic “both teams to score” scenario. Bohemians are strong at home and rarely fail to score, while Derry City’s attacking options and away record suggest they’ll get on the scoresheet as well. While recent head-to-heads have sometimes been cagey, the current form and league context point to a more open contest.
Prediction: BTTS – Yes
Expect an engaging, end-to-end battle at Dalymount Park, with both sides eager to lay down a marker. A 1-1 or 2-1 scoreline either way wouldn’t surprise, but the safest bet is that both teams will celebrate at least one goal apiece.
Summary
Match: Bohemian vs Derry City
Bet: BTTS Yes
Odds: -100/2
