Bohemians take on the visitors Derry City in the round 18 match of Irish Premier Division. The match will be played on Friday, May 30th at Dalymount Park (Dublin).
Bohemians are pushing for significant progress. The Gypsies remain one of the most decorated clubs in Ireland, boasting 11 league titles. However, their last Premiership crown dates back to 2009—the same year they also lifted the domestic cup. In 2024, they barely avoided disaster, finishing just above the relegation zone in 8th place. This season has seen noticeable improvement from the Dublin side. Despite losing five out of six matches during February and March, they've bounced back with strong spring form, collecting consistent wins and climbing into contention for second place—or even a late title push. Still, a 0-1 loss to Drogheda in the latest round dampened momentum.
| 2 x £10 Free Bet | Review | |||
| 100$-500$ for No Lose Free Bets | Review | |||
| 100% up to £200 | Review | |||
| Not available | Review |
Derry City are something of a local Monaco—based in Northern Ireland but playing in the Republic’s football system. They've achieved plenty over the years, with their last major trophy being the League Cup in 2022, and they’ve been regulars in European qualifiers. Last season was underwhelming though, with only 55 points and a 4th-place finish—outside the European zone. Now, under manager Ruaidhrí Higgins, the squad is beginning to find its rhythm again, winning half of their matches—especially during the latter half of spring. However, they recently dropped points in a draw with Drogheda and suffered a defeat to Shamrock Rovers.
Derry City have dominated this fixture recently, winning four of the last five meetings. The only exception was a draw in Dublin last autumn. This is a fairly even matchup on paper. Given the home advantage, backing Bohemians with a draw-no-bet (0 handicap) looks like the value play.
Prediction for the match: Bohemians to win with 0.0 handicap.
