Prop Bets: Derry City VS St Patricks Athletic 2025-06-23
"St. Patrick’s vs. Derry City: A Six-Point Spat Where the Underdog Has a Bone to Pick"
The Setup:
St. Patrick’s Athletic (2.25) are the chalk favorites to end their three-game winless skid, but Derry City (3.0-3.25) are no pushovers after snapping a four-game losing streak. The stakes? A six-pointer in the European qualification chase—because nothing says “thrill-a-minute” like a League of Ireland math problem.
Key Numbers to Know:
- Odds: St. Pat’s at 2.25, Derry at 3.1, Draw at 3.0 (per BetRivers and LowVig.ag).
- Totals: The Under 2.5 goals is a strong bet (-125 to -154), given both teams’ leaky defenses and recent tight encounters.
- Injuries: St. Pat’s miss Romal Palmer (hammy), while Derry are without Cameron Dummigan and question the fitness of Sadou Diallo and Ben Doherty.
Why Derry Might Shock the Bookies:
Derry’s recent win over Shelbourne proves they’re not a “Limerick-level” ghost story. Plus, who doesn’t love an underdog with a +0.25 spread? If St. Pat’s overcommit to attack, Derry’s shaky backline (see: 13 matches vs. Division 1 sides this season) might gift them a shocker.
Why St. Pat’s Should Win… Unless They’re “Liam Rushe’d” Again:
Stephen Kenny’s side are desperate for points, and with a relatively fit squad, they’ll aim to exploit Derry’s injury woes. But remember: “To think this morning I was at training and people were asking me would we cover the 12-point handicap” — Liam Rushe, probably about this match.
Prop Bet to Avoid (Since There Are None Listed):
If you had to make one up, bet against Derry’s Sadou Diallo playing 60+ mins. His availability is a “mystery” according to Sports Mole, which in sports betting lingo means “don’t waste your cash.”
Final Verdict:
This is a 1-0 St. Pat’s game, decided by a 87th-minute tap-in from a set-piece that Derry’s defenders somehow misread. The Under 2.5 goals cashes, and Derry fans go home muttering about “what ifs” while St. Pat’s fans sip celebratory Guinesses… and immediately forget this win exists by Tuesday.
Tip: Take the Under 2.5 goals at -140. It’s safer than taking Stephen Kenny’s “we’re focused” press conference answers. 🏆☕
Created: June 23, 2025, 5:38 a.m. GMT