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Derry City vs St. Patrick’s Athletic

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

The upcoming match between Derry City and St. Patrick’s Athletic on August 29, 2025, at 18:45, presents a fascinating opportunity for betting enthusiasts. With both teams showcasing a competitive edge in recent fixtures, the odds suggest a closely contested affair. Derry City has shown resilience at home, while St. Patrick’s Athletic has demonstrated offensive capabilities away from home. The statistical analysis indicates a balanced matchup with a slight edge towards high-scoring encounters.


Betting Insights

Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half (89.50): Given the defensive records and the strategic emphasis on maintaining a solid backline in the initial stages, this bet appears attractive. Both teams are likely to adopt a cautious approach to avoid early concessions.

Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half (89.30): As fatigue sets in and tactics become more conservative, the likelihood of both teams failing to score increases, making this an appealing option.

Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half (80.20): St. Patrick’s Athletic might struggle to penetrate Derry City’s defense in the latter stages, especially if they have expended energy in the first half.

Predictions for Goals and Cards

Over 0.5 Goals HT (65.40): Considering the attacking prowess of both sides, it is likely that at least one goal will be scored by halftime.

Over 1.5 Goals (68.30): With an average of 2.95 total goals expected, surpassing the 1.5 goals threshold seems probable.

Home Team To Score In 2nd Half (61.80): Derry City may capitalize on their home advantage and fresher legs to break the deadlock in the second half.

Cards and Discipline

Over 4.5 Cards (66.10): The average yellow cards per match for both teams suggests a likelihood of over four cautions being issued during the game.

Avg. Yellow Cards: 3.31: This aligns with the expectation of a competitive and possibly heated encounter.

Total Goals and Outcome Predictions

Under 2.5 Goals (55.70): Given the defensive strategies anticipated, keeping the score under two and a half goals is plausible.

Both Teams Not to Score (51.80): This remains a viable option, reflecting the potential for a tightly contested match with minimal goals.

Goal Sum and Averages

Sum of Goals: 2 or 3 (52.10): The average total goals of 2.95 supports the prediction of either two or three goals being scored during the match.

Average Goals Analysis

  • Avg. Total Goals: 2.95: Reflects a moderately high-scoring match.
  • Avg. Goals Scored: 2.42: Indicates offensive capabilities.
  • Avg. Conceded Goals: 2.13: Suggests some defensive vulnerabilities.
  • Red Cards: 0.04: Minimal likelihood of red cards affecting the match.