Bohemians – Derry City

The series between Bohemians and Derry City now runs to 4 games, and Bohemians hold the upper hand with 2 victories against 1, plus 1 shared points. Those numbers set the scene for the latest chapter, with both teams aware that history counts for little on the day. The numbers suggest an entertaining watch: 4 goals per match on average, 50% of encounters going beyond two and a half, and both teams scoring in 75% of them. The pattern has been fairly consistent across the sample above. Where the game is played has mattered. Bohemians hold 1-1-0 as hosts in this fixture, and Derry City show 1-0-1 at home, underlining how much home comfort can tilt an otherwise close rivalry one way or the other. Current form reads clearly enough: Bohemians have 3 wins in their last 5, scoring 1.4 each time out, and Derry City have 3 from 5, netting 1.2 on average. Momentum like that can quickly override what the historical numbers suggest. Broken down, that leaves Bohemians winning around 50% of the time, 25% ending level and Derry City on about 25%. The balance gives one side the edge, but enough draws and surprises to keep it interesting. Most recently, on 21.08.2026, Bohemians and Derry City served up a 5–3 result, the newest entry in this head-to-head. Until the sides are paired again, that match remains the latest word in a long-running rivalry.