We have a Bohemians v Derry City prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of Friday’s FAI Cup Semi-Final.
Bohemians despite their poor league form this season are one win away from their second successive FAI Cup Final if they can overcome Derry City.
Derry City are fighting on all fronts in both the league and cup which would be a remarkable achievement considering the amount of criticism their manager Ruaidhri Higgins receives.
How To Watch Bohemians v Derry City
When is Bohemians v Derry City?
Bohemians v Derry City is scheduled to kick off at 7.45 pm on Friday, October 4th.
TV Channel
RTÉ2 will broadcast this game with pre-match coverage beginning at 7.35 pm.
Where is Bohemians v Derry City Being Played?
Bohemians are the home team for this game which means this FAI Cup semi-final will be played at Dalymount Park in Phibsborough, Dublin.
Bohemians v Derry City Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Bohemians | 11/5 | 31.4% |
Derry City | EVS | 50% |
Draw | 21/10 | 32.3% |
Ahead of the game, Bohemians are priced at 11/5 to reach their second successive FAI Cup Final, Derry City are EVS favourites and the draw is a 21/10 chance.
Handicap Betting
Bohemians: +1 @ 7/10
Derry City: -1 @ 3/1
Handicap Draw: +1 @ 13/5
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Bohemians’ Form
Bohemians league form in 2024 has left a lot to be desired which resulted in Declan Devine being removed from his position early in the season with him replaced by Alan Reynolds. While there hasn't been an uptake in form in the league with the side still underperforming in 8th, like last season they’ve found breathing space in another cup run.
They opened their FAI Cup run with a huge 1-0 Dublin Derby victory against Shamrock Rovers though that was followed by stumbling over the line against Kerry where they drew 2-2 AET before they won 2-4 on penalties. In the Quarter-Final they then had a comfortable 0-4 win over UCD.
While their league form has been poor, the returns of Tierney and Devoy among a few other summer signings have put this squad in a decent position to scare Derry in this game.
Bohemians’ Last Five Results
Dundalk 0-2 Bohemians | September 27th | Win
Shamrock Rovers 1-0 Bohemians | September 23rd | Loss
Bohemians 0-1 Drogheda | September 20th | Loss
UCD 0-4 Bohemians | September 13th | Win
Bohemians 1-1 Shelbourne | September 6th | Draw
2 Wins, 2 Draws and 1 Loss
Derry City’s Form
Derry City have been serial bridesmaids in the Premier Division for the last two successive seasons but despite occupying the same position in the league with 5 games remaining this may be their greatest chance of landing that elusive league title. However, in the FAI Cup, they have found success more recently with their 4-0 win over Shelbourne in 2022.
They opened their FAI Cup run with a 3-0 victory over St Patrick’s Athletic following a fifteen-minute flurry of second-half goals. In the third round, they had a 0-1 win over Cork City at Turners Cross and in the Quarter Final, they defeated Shelbourne 2-0.
Their run to this stage of the competition has been arguably the toughest of all four sides and so are worthy favourites to win this Semi-Final and the subsequent Final.
Derry City’s Last Five Results
Drogheda 2-1 Derry City | September 27th | Loss
Derry City 1-1 Shamrock Rovers | September 20th | Draw
Derry City 2-0 Shelbourne | September 14th | Win
Galway United 1-0 Derry City | August 30th | Loss
Waterford 0-1 Derry City | August 23rd | Win
2 Wins, 2 Losses and 1 Draw
Bohemians v Derry City Predicted Lineups
Bohemians’ Predicted Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
GK: Chorazka
RB: Smith, CB: Mills, CB: Byrne, LB: Kirk
CM: Devoy, CM: McDonnell
RW: Grant, AM: Tierney, LW: Rooney
CF: Grieve
Derry City Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)
GK: Maher
RB: Boyce, CB: Wisdom, CB: Connolly, LB: Coll
DM: Diallo, CM: O’Reilly, CM: McEleney
RW: McMullan, CF: Hoban, LW: Duffy
Bohemians v Derry City Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time Head-To-Head Record (Since 2010)
Bohemians wins: 11
Derry City wins: 28
Draws: 11
Head-To-Head Last Five Results
Bohemians 1-2 Derry City | Premier Division | June 13th, 2024
Derry City 1-0 Bohemians | Premier Division | May 10th, 2024
Bohemians 2-1 Derry City | Premier Division | March 15th, 2024
Bohemians 2-2 Derry City | Premier Division | August 25th, 2023
Derry City 0-0 Bohemians | Premier Division | June 9th, 2023
Key Players To Watch
Dayle Rooney – Bohemians
Where would Bohemians be without Dayle Rooney (26)? The former Drogheda United man has been their standout performer for the club this season scoring 7 times and providing 13 assists from 33 games in all competitions. Set Pieces could prove key in this game and there are few better in the country at them than Dayle Rooney.
Patrick Hoban – Derry City
Following an off-season where Hoban’s future was speculated and touted toward clubs across Irish Football he finally signed for Derry City last January for an initial fee of €30,000. He was signed as the difference maker in their attempt to win the Premier Division and FAI Cup and as of yet, he’s held up his side of the bargain being the club's top-scoring 14 goals and providing 3 assists in 33 games.
Bohemians v Derry City Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Bohemians 0-2 Derry City
Bohemians claimed a big confidence booster with their win last weekend albeit against a Dundalk side in disarray.
Derry City have received plenty of criticism in recent weeks and yet they could land an elusive domestic double if things go their way in the coming weeks.
Derry should have too much quality for Bohemians in this game.
Best Bet: Derry City @ EVS
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