St Patrick’s Athletic and Derry City lock horns on 23 June 2025 in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division, with kick-off set for 19:45 BST at Richmond Park in Dublin. Fans across continental Europe can tune in at 20:45 CEST (Italy, Germany, France, Spain) as both sides chase vital mid-season points.
This Monday evening showdown promises a lively atmosphere in Inchicore, where home supporters will be backing St Patrick’s Athletic to keep up their strong home form. Meanwhile, Derry City travel south eager to climb the table and cause an upset in the capital.
How are both teams coming into this?
St Patrick’s Athletic have been difficult to beat on home turf, showcasing a blend of defensive resilience and quick transitions. Our tipsters give them a 43% probability of securing all three points, reflecting their recent positive performances at Richmond Park.
Derry City, for their part, have been solid defensively but have struggled to consistently unlock opposing backlines away from home. Their clashes with St Pat’s historically trend towards fewer goals, with 53.33% of the last 15 head-to-head games finishing under 2.5 goals, hinting at a tight, tactical battle.
Our forecast
We expect a closely fought contest, with St Patrick’s Athletic edging the victory thanks to home advantage and momentum. A narrow 1–0 or 2–1 scoreline in favor of the hosts looks most plausible given the low-scoring history between these sides.
Considering the head-to-head data and current form, backing Under 2.5 goals alongside a home win could offer solid value. Alternatively, a double chance on St Patrick’s (win or draw) provides insurance against a tight stalemate.
Best odds
Bet365: St Pat’s 2.10 / Draw 3.30 / Derry 3.60
William Hill: St Pat’s 2.15 / Draw 3.25 / Derry 3.55
