Bitesize Prediction: Derry City vs Bohemians – 25/07/25

Competition: Irish Premier Division

Market: Over 1.5 goals

Odds: 8/15 @ BetUS

Two camps who find themselves scrapping it out at the top of the Premier Division standings, Derry City will welcome Bohemians to the Brandywell Stadium on Friday night.

Starting with the hosts, extending on their FAI Cup adventure last week as they cruised their way to a 5-1 romp away at Treaty United, Derry City will be desperately seeking a repeat performance here. Despite being last seen in Premier Division action falling to a downbeat 2-0 defeat away at Sligo Rovers, it appears that was just a minor blip for Tiernan Lynch’s men. Getting Friday’s showdown underway sat in bronze medal position and knowing that they could leapfrog Bohemians into second-place, the Candystripes have won each of their other four previous Premier Division appearances. Getting July underway with a sensational 7-2 victory at home against Waterford, Derry will also be excited by their extended dominance on home soil. Including a 3-0 win against Drogheda last month, Lynch’s camp have lost just one of their previous seven top-flight matchups at the Brandywell Stadium. It should also be highlighted, the European dreamers have seen nine of their previous 10 home fixtures finish with over 1.5 goals.

As for the visitors, while Bohemians might have only just clung to their Premier Division status last season, Alan Reynold’s men have come roaring back in a remarkable fashion this time around. Continuing to receive a string of plaudits since opening up the 2025 campaign, the Bohs are now sat firmly in the driving seat to punch an iconic European ticket. Last seen in Premier Division action storming their way to a 3-0 victory at home against Galway, the mood around Dalymount Park remains at a red-hot high. Collecting a heavyweight scalp on June 23rd as they secured a 2-0 win against runaway leaders Shamrock Rovers, Reynolds’ side have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous eight appearances across all competitions. However, despite breaking plenty of records this season, Bohemians have struggled to find much recent stability on their travels. Including a 2-1 loss against Waterford last month, Friday’s guests have registered just a sole victory from their previous four Premier Division matchups away from Dalymount Park.

Bet: Over 1.5 goals at Derry City vs Bohemians 8/15 for Friday’s Irish Premier Division matchup @ BetUS