On 01.05.2026, the football world will focus on the Republic of Ireland Premier Division, where Bohemians and Derry City will battle it out. Bohemians enters the match as a slight favorite, but Derry City has shown they can hold their own in tough matches. Our site offers thorough insights into the game, including tactical analysis, player fitness, and past encounters. Be sure to read our prediction and consider the odds before betting.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Dundalk | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 22/18 | 21 |
| 4 | Bohemians | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15/11 | 20 |
| 5 | Derry City | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 17/16 | 17 |
| 6 | Galway United | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15/17 | 15 |
Key Player Statistics: Bohemians vs Derry City
Bohemians vs Derry City Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Derry City | Bohemians | 20.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Derry City | 12.09.2025 | 3-4 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Bohemians | 25.07.2025 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Derry City | 30.05.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Bohemians | 21.02.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Bohemians | 11.10.2024 | 1-1 |
| FAI Cup | Bohemians | Derry City | 04.10.2024 | 0-2 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Derry City | 13.06.2024 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Bohemians | 10.05.2024 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Derry City | 15.03.2024 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Bohemians | 24.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Bohemians | 17.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Sligo Rovers | 10.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Waterford | 06.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Drogheda United | Bohemians | 03.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Dundalk | 20.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Bohemians | 16.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Galway United | 13.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Waterford | Bohemians | 06.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier Division | Bohemians | Shamrock Rovers | 27.02.2026 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shamrock Rovers | 24.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Shelbourne | Derry City | 17.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Dundalk | Derry City | 10.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | Sligo Rovers | Derry City | 06.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Galway United | Derry City | 03.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Drogheda United | 20.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier Division | St Patrick's Athl. | Derry City | 16.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Shelbourne | 13.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier Division | Shamrock Rovers | Derry City | 06.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier Division | Derry City | Waterford | 27.02.2026 | 4-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Bohemians VS Derry City
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Bohemians vs Derry City
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Bohemians vs Derry City
There's a real crackle in the air when Bohemians host Derry City. These two sides know each other inside out, and with just three points separating fourth-placed Bohemians from fifth-placed Derry in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division, this one carries genuine weight.
Bohemians come into this on a rough patch. They've lost their last two league games, falling to Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic, and the confidence that made them such a force earlier in the season looks a little shaky right now. That said, at home this season they've shown they can hurt anyone.
Here's what you need to watch for — the head-to-head record tells a fascinating story. Over their last ten Premier Division meetings, neither side has dominated convincingly. Goals flow freely between them. Their September 2025 clash ended 3-4, and they've shared 3-3, 2-2, and 2-3 scorelines in recent seasons. This fixture just loves goals.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Bohemians struggling. The bookmakers have them at 1.84 to win at home, and I think that's genuine value. Derry have drawn or lost four of their last six away league fixtures. They're more comfortable at the Brandywell than on the road.
The surprising stat worth noting? James McClean leads Derry's assist charts with three in ten games, but he's also their most booked player. He'll be aggressive pressing forward at Dalymount Park, and that could leave space behind him that Bohemians will look to exploit on the counter. D. Devoy, meanwhile, sits on six yellow cards for Bohemians in twelve games. If the referee is trigger-happy, that's a card market worth considering — Devoy shown a yellow at any odds around 3/1 or better is worth a look.
My bold prediction? Both teams score, with Bohemians edging it 2-1. The BTTS market makes plenty of sense here given the historical pattern between these sides. Over 2.5 goals has landed in six of their last eight competitive meetings — back it with confidence.
Bohemians to win, goals at both ends, and McClean walking a disciplinary tightrope. That's the blueprint for Friday night.
Get yourself settled in. This one won't disappoint.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. McDonnell | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 74 kg |
| J. Flores | England | 30 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 75 kg |
| D. Devoy | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Tierney | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 66 kg |
| N. Morahan | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Todd | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Rooney | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Byrne | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| K. Chorążka | Poland | 27 | Goalkeeper | 186 cm | 76 kg |
| C. Whelan | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Attacker | 180 cm | 60 kg |
| D. Power | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | 179 | 73 |
| C. Parsons | England | 25 | Attacker | 176 | 68 |
| Leigh Robert Kavanagh | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| H. Vaughan | Republic of Ireland | 22 | Midfielder | 168 | 67 |
| J. McManus | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Mullen | Republic of Ireland | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| P. Walters | USA | 22 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 87 |
| P. Hickey | USA | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Strods | Latvia | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| H. Martin | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Winchester | Northern Ireland | 33 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 74 kg |
| B. Fleming | England | 26 | Defender | 175 | 69 |
| A. O'Reilly | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 168 cm | n/a |
| J. McClean | Republic of Ireland | 37 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| G. Whyte | Northern Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 71 kg |
| J. Stott | England | 28 | Defender | 185 cm | 79 kg |
| M. Duffy | Northern Ireland | 31 | Midfielder | 180 cm | n/a |
| Patrick McClean | Republic of Ireland | 29 | Defender | 188 cm | 83 kg |
| B. Maher | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| D. Markey | Republic of Ireland | 28 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 75 kg |
| B. Doherty | Northern Ireland | 29 | Defender | 175 cm | 63 kg |
| R. Slevin | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Olayinka | England | 25 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 69 kg |
| J. Clarke | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 172 cm | n/a |
| Joshua Thomas | Wales | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Bannon | Scotland | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Kévin Santos | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 75 kg |
| H. Rylah | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Barr | Northern Ireland | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Callister | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
Bohemians vs Derry City match odds
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