Waterford vs Dundalk Prediction
🔊 In the upcoming match, Waterford United host Dundalk, with both teams eager for a positive outcome. Waterford are going through a tough spell with a lack of scoring in recent games. Meanwhile, Dundalk display more consistent form and aim to solidify their position at the top of the table. The head-to-head statistics also favor the visitors.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 13 March 2026 and ended with a 5-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Dundalk were the hosts):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 7 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 12 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Waterford United and Dundalk:
- 32 matches played;
- home wins - 8, away wins - 19, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 29 for Waterford, 54 for Dundalk;
- average goals in the 1st half - 1.28, in the 2nd half - 1.31;
- average total goals per match - 2.59.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Waterford United Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier Division, with Shamrock Rovers playing at home against Waterford United. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Waterford United vs Shamrock Rovers):
- possession: 34% vs 66%;
- corners: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 8 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
🔵 Waterford United sit in 10th place in the standings and are struggling to find form. The team haven't secured a win in 13 matches, with five draws and eight losses highlighting their scoring difficulties. They average just 0.69 goals per game, while conceding nearly twice as many at 1.92. Recent games indicate a trend towards a defensive approach with minimal goals scored.
Match Results: Waterford United
Dundalk Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Premier Division, facing Dundalk away. The game ended with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here's how the stats looked for the match (Dundalk vs Shelbourne):
- possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corners: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 5;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
🔴 Dundalk are in fourth place but have suffered defeats in their last two outings, raising questions about the consistency of their performances. On average, they score two goals per match, making their attacking line one of the most productive in the league. However, the team is prone to minor defensive lapses, as evidenced by their average of conceding just over one goal per game.
Match Results: Dundalk
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Matches played - 32;
- Home wins - 8, Away wins - 19, Draws - 5.
Statistics: Waterford United vs Dundalk
- Matches in the tournament: 13 vs 14;
- Wins: 0 vs 5;
- Win percentage: 0% vs 36%;
- Losses: 8 vs 3;
- Draws: 5 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 0 vs 6;
- Losses: 7 vs 2;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
- Waterford United have covered a +1.5 handicap in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings between these teams.
- Waterford United have covered a +1.5 handicap in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings in the Premier Division.
- Waterford United have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings.
- Waterford United have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 10 of the last 11 Premier Division matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head (average total):
- Home team - 0.91, Away team - 1.69;
- Overall head-to-head - 2.59;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 14 times; at home - 9 times.
Average Total Statistics: Waterford United vs Dundalk
- In the tournament: 2.62 vs 3.07;
- Goals scored: 0.69 vs 1.64;
- First half: 0.31 vs 0.64;
- Second half: 0.38 vs 1;
- Waterford United at home in the tournament - 0.5;
- Dundalk away in the tournament - 1.29;
- Last 10 matches: 0.8 (home - 0.5) vs 2 (away - 1.33).
- Total under 3.5 goals has occurred in 10 of the last 11 head-to-head matches at the home team's venue (Premier Division).
Corners Prediction
Waterford United: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.85; at home - 4.83;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.9; at home - 4.
Dundalk: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6.36, away - 7;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.4; away - 8.67.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Matches played - 32;
- Both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- At home team's venue - 9 times.
Statistics: Waterford United vs Dundalk
- Tournament matches played: 13 vs 14;
- Season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 9;
- Waterford United BTTS at home - 3 (50%);
- Dundalk BTTS away - 5 (71%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- Waterford United BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Dundalk BTTS away - 2 (67%).
Correct Score Prediction
Frequent score statistics (current season):
- The most common score in the tournament: 1-1 (9/68, 13.2%);
- Waterford United most frequently ends matches at home with a score of: 1-1 (3/6, 50%);
- Dundalk most often plays away with scores of: 1-1, 2-2 (2/7, 28.6%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top three outcomes:
0-1 - 11.04% (odds: 6.61)
1-1 - 10.35% (odds: 6.48)
1-2 - 9.71% (odds: 6.66)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Based on the teams' history and current form, it's reasonable to anticipate low scoring from the hosts, especially considering their head-to-head statistics. The total has gone under 3.5 goals in 10 of the last 11 matches between these teams at Waterford's ground. Dundalk, on the other hand, frequently scores less than two goals against Waterford United - this has happened in seven of their last eight encounters. Therefore, a bet on under 3.5 goals appears to be the most well-founded option.
Betting Tips: Waterford United - Dundalk
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