- Shamrock Rovers FC have won three of the last five derbies in the Premier Division 2026, winning the last meeting 2-1 away from home.
- Shamrock Rovers FC have won 11, drawn three and lost one at Tallaght Stadium in the Premier Division 2026.
- Bohemian FC Dublin have won ten, drawn two and lost four on the road in the Premier Division 2026.
Green is the colour for the Hoops
Shamrock Rovers FC are 3rd in the Premier Division 2026 on 59 points from 31 matches, just behind 2nd-placed Bohs. Stephen Bradley has done a fine job since taking over in November 2016 and his possession-first, high-press style of play keeps his team in the game and on the front foot. The Hoops have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five matches, a run which started with a 2-0 defeat to St Patrick's Athletic away from home and saw them beat Waterford FC 3-2 at Tallaght last time out. Graham Burke has been a real threat to defences in 2026, leading the scoring charts with nine goals in 26 matches in the Premier Division 2026. John McGovern has also chipped in with two of Rovers' six goals in their last five, giving the hosts a timely boost up front.
Bohemian FC Dublin will be the main contenders for the Irish top-flight in 2026 with their 59 points from 32 games leaving them level on points with the leaders. Alan Reynolds has done an outstanding job since he took over the reins in March 2024, and his system of three at the back has given his team a real shape. They're a tough nut to crack, with their ability to sit compact and punish opponents on the break being their biggest strength. Their form is blistering with five wins from five, a run which includes a three-game winning streak that has seen them win away to Galway United and Dundalk FC.
Rovers will give it a go
There is a lot to like about both of these sides and the markets don't seem to be giving much away. Shamrock Rovers are the favourites at 121/100, with Bohs priced at 103/50 and the draw at 61/25. This will be a lively affair with both sides looking to impose their game plan, but we feel that the home side could just have a bit more to this game and the odds on the title-chasing Hoops to nick this is tempting.
Bohs have failed to win either of their last two away games against Rovers so the derby edge still favours the Hoops. Bradley's side will try to monopolize the ball and pin Bohs back, while Alan Reynolds will have his men sitting compact, looking to punish turnovers with quick counters. The visitors have conceded just 19 times in 16 games on the road, so a tight game looks likely, but Shamrock Rovers average 1.87 goals scored and only 0.87 goals conceded at home in the Premier Division 2026, so control is key for the hosts.
Both Teams To Score at 63/100 and Under 2.5 goals at 19/20 look too big given how these two sides play their respective games.
