Waterford FC - Drogheda United: our prediction
18/05/2026•20:45
Waterford FC
2:1
(1:1)
Finished
Drogheda United
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Waterford FC vs Drogheda United Preview — Premier Division
Waterford FC hosts Drogheda United in an Irish Premier Division match. Drogheda is the bookmakers' favorite (odds at 2.15) despite being the away side. Recent statistics show two struggling teams: Waterford has not won any of its last 10 matches, while Drogheda has only won 2. Waterford's games are often tight (7 of the last 10 have seen under 2.5 goals), and both teams score in 50-60% of their respective matches.
Our Waterford FC vs Drogheda United predictions
Under 2.5 goals in the match
Waterford FC has seen 7 of its last 10 matches end with under 2.5 goals (70%). Drogheda United has a similar rate of 50%. Waterford has a weak attack (0 wins in 10 matches) and a defense that concedes but often limits the damage. Drogheda, although favored, is not a prolific team away from home. Historical statistics and the current form of both teams suggest a tight and low-scoring match.
1.8
Confidence
High
Both teams to score
Over the last 10 matches, both teams have scored in 50% of Waterford's games and in 60% of Drogheda's. Waterford struggles to keep a clean sheet (1 clean sheet in 10 matches), and Drogheda has only achieved 4. The attacks are not flamboyant but are sufficient to find the back of the net against vulnerable defenses. Mark Doyle (4 goals) is a threat for Drogheda, while Tom Lonergan (3 goals) can be decisive for Waterford.
1.71
Confidence
Medium
Draw
Both teams have recorded 4 draws in their respective last 10 matches (40%). Waterford, at home, is motivated to break its poor run but lacks confidence and efficiency. Drogheda, a slight favorite, is not convincing away from home (only 2 wins in 10 matches). The dynamics suggest a balanced match where neither team manages to impose itself clearly. Betting on the draw offers an interesting odds but remains risky given the unpredictability of both sides.
3.25
Confidence
Low
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Waterford FC vs Drogheda United Statistics
Win
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
Win | 5 5 | 3 3 4 |
Win Draw Lose | ||
When Favorite
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Did not lose by being a favorite | 0% | 50% |
Victory by being rated between 1.00 and 1.20 | 0% | 0% |
Victory by being rated between 1.21 and 1.50 | 0% | 0% |
Victory by being rated between 1.51 and 1.80 | 0% | 100% |
Victory by being rated between 1.81 and above | 0% | 0% |
Win by being a favorite | 0% | 50% |
When Outsider
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Did not lose by being an outsider | 50% | 63% |
Win against an opponent rated between 1.0 and 1.2 | 0% | 0% |
Win against an opponent rated between 1.21 and 1.5 | 0% | 0% |
Win against an opponent rated between 1.51 and 1.8 | 0% | 0% |
Win against an opponent rated between 1.8 and above | 0% | 25% |
Win by being an outsider | 0% | 25% |
Clean sheet
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Clean sheet | 100% | 40% 60% |
Yes No | ||
Both teams score
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Both teams score | 70% 30% | 60% 70% |
Yes No | ||
Half-time
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Draw at halftime | 30% 70% | 40% 60% |
Goals Over/Under 0.5 by team | 40% 60% | 20% 80% |
Goals Over/Under 0.5 per game | 90% 10% | 60% 40% |
Goals Over/Under 1.5 by team | 10% 90% | 10% 90% |
Goals Over/Under 1.5 per game | 30% 70% | 40% 60% |
Leading at half-time | 10% 90% | 20% 80% |
More goals Under goals | ||
Half with most goals
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
1st half | 20% | 30% |
2nd half | 30% | 50% |
Goals Over/Under
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Goals Over/Under 0.5 per game | 100% | 80% 20% |
Goals Over/Under 1.5 per game | 90% 10% | 60% 40% |
Goals Over/Under 2.5 per game | 40% 60% | 60% 40% |
Goals Over/Under 3.5 per game | 40% 60% | 50% 50% |
Goals Over/Under 4.5 per game | 30% 70% | 30% 70% |
More goals Under goals | ||
Goals Over/Under (by team)
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Goals Over/Under 0.5 by team | 70% 30% | 80% 20% |
Goals Over/Under 1.5 by team | 30% 70% | 30% 70% |
Goals Over/Under 2.5 by team | 20% 80% | 10% 90% |
Goals Over/Under 3.5 by team | 100% | 10% 90% |
Goals Over/Under 4.5 by team | 100% | 100% |
More goals Under goals | ||
% of matches in which a player has scored
| 1 | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Lonergan | 44% (4/9) | 56% (5/9) | Mark Doyle |
| John Mahon | 30% (3/10) | 20% (2/10) | Ryan Brennan |
| Kevin Long | 22% (2/9) | 10% (1/10) | Thomas Oluwa |
| Dean McMenamy | 10% (1/10) | 10% (1/10) | Brandon Kavanagh |
| Benny Couto | 10% (1/10) | 11% (1/9) | Warren Davis |
| Padraig Amond | 10% (1/10) | 14% (1/7) | Leo Burney |
10% (1/10) | Jago Godden | ||
10% (1/10) | Edwin Agbaje | ||
13% (1/8) | Shane Farrell | ||
13% (1/8) | Conor Keeley |
Total goals per player
| 1 | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Lonergan | ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽5 | ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽5 | Mark Doyle |
| John Mahon | ⚽⚽⚽3 | ⚽⚽2 | Warren Davis |
| Kevin Long | ⚽⚽2 | ⚽⚽2 | Ryan Brennan |
| Dean McMenamy | ⚽1 | ⚽1 | Shane Farrell |
| Benny Couto | ⚽1 | ⚽1 | Jago Godden |
| Padraig Amond | ⚽1 | ⚽1 | Leo Burney |
⚽1 | Brandon Kavanagh | ||
⚽1 | Edwin Agbaje | ||
⚽1 | Conor Keeley | ||
⚽1 | Thomas Oluwa |
Over corners (per game)
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Over corners 6.5 | 90% | 100% |
Over corners 7.5 | 80% | 90% |
Over corners 8.5 | 80% | 80% |
Over corners 9.5 | 60% | 70% |
Over corners 10.5 | 60% | 30% |
Over corners 11.5 | 50% | 20% |
Over corners 12.5 | 40% | 20% |
Over corners (per team)
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Over corners 2.5 | 70% | 90% |
Over corners 3.5 | 60% | 60% |
Over corners 4.5 | 30% | 30% |
Over corners 5.5 | 30% | 20% |
Over corners 6.5 | 20% | 10% |
Over X yellow cards (per team)
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
0.5 | 100% | 90% |
1.5 | 60% | 70% |
2.5 | 20% | 30% |
3.5 | 0% | 10% |
4.5 | 0% | 0% |
5.5 | 0% | 0% |
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