Bohemians vs Shamrock Rovers Predictions

Bohemians vs Shamrock Rovers predictions for this Irish Premier Division contest at Dalymount Park. League leaders Shamrock Rovers visit Bohemians at Dalymount Park on Monday, aiming to extend their lead at the top with another vital League of Ireland victory. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

League of Ireland Premier | June 23 2025 at 7:45 am UK at Dalymount Park

Bohemians vs Shamrock Rovers Predictions

Are Bohemians the Bogey Team Shamrock Rovers Still Can’t Solve?

• Bohemians Dominate the Head-to-Head
  • They’ve claimed victory in four of their last five meetings with Shamrock Rovers, including three consecutive home wins at Dalymount Park.
• Both Attacks Are in Form
  • Rovers have bagged at least two goals in nine of their last eleven games, while Bohs have scored in ten of their previous twelve.
• Dalymount Fortress for Top-Four Games
  • Bohemians have beaten five of the top six at home, including three 1-0 wins, and come into this game with five home victories from their last six.

Best Bet for Bohemians vs Shamrock Rovers

Monday night under the lights at Dalymount Park rarely disappoints – and this latest instalment of the Dublin derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers has all the ingredients to be a firecracker. The top team in the League of Ireland make the short trip to Phibsborough carrying a hefty 11-point cushion at the summit, yet they’ll arrive knowing full well that Bohemians have had their number more often than not. This isn’t just another game – it’s a fixture that carries bite, baggage and no shortage of narrative.

While Shamrock Rovers have been surging forward like a runaway train in recent weeks, racking up goals and unbeaten runs, Bohemians remain the awkward thorn in their side. Despite sitting 12 points behind in third, the Gypsies have already beaten the leaders twice this campaign and boast a remarkable run of four wins from their last five against them. If any team can throw a spanner in the Rovers machine, it’s this one.

Bohemians’ recent loss to Waterford was a setback, yes, but it shouldn’t be overstated. That 2-1 defeat came despite completely dominating the xG stats, and let’s face it, it was one of those nights. Otherwise, their form at home has been rock solid, with five wins from their last six outings at Dalymount. The pitch is narrow, the crowd is fiery, and the Bohs always seem to find an extra gear there.

Best Bet for This Match: Both Teams to Score – Yes

Here at BettingTips4You, we cut through the clutter. Instead of offering a dozen half-baked options, we zero in on one bet per match – our Best Bet. It’s easier, it’s sharper, and it means we can be held accountable. For this clash? The standout play is Both Teams to Score – Yes.

Why? Let’s start with Shamrock’s attacking output. They’ve now scored at least twice in nine of their last eleven matches and absolutely tore Cork City apart inside 49 minutes on Friday. Even when they’re not at their best, they usually find a way to get goals – and when you’ve got a front two of Rory Gaffney and Daniel Mandroiu, you’re always going to be dangerous in transition.

But Rovers’ defence is a different story, especially at Dalymount Park. They’ve failed to win on their last five trips here, conceding in each of them, and it’s no fluke – Bohemians just seem to match up brilliantly against them. Even in defeat to Waterford, the hosts showed they can still create chances, and their attack – led by Colm Whelan, Rhys Brennan and Dayle Rooney – has the legs and aggression to trouble any back three, especially one with a tendency to leave space behind the wing-backs.

“This one feels like a proper clash of styles – Bohs with their compact pressing and Rovers bringing the slick build-up. But goals at both ends? Almost inevitable.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert quote from Herrin Kendrick

Bohemians don’t park the bus at home, and Shamrock don’t need any second invitation to pour forward. It’s a derby, it’s heated, and it’s got the hallmarks of a match where defences are unlikely to hold firm for 90 minutes.

If you’re after a correct score angle, a 2-2 draw feels like the most balanced shout. Rovers are in rampant form, but the Gypsies at home have been gritty and dangerous. Neither side likes losing this fixture, and with so much recent history behind them, they may just cancel each other out in the most chaotic fashion.

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