Derry City vs Waterford Prediction 4 July 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Derry City and Waterford United presents a battle between teams with contrasting form and motivation. Derry City, currently sitting second in the table, are eager to solidify their position and continue their title challenge. They've been showcasing solid performances in recent matches, particularly in defense. Meanwhile, Waterford United find themselves in eighth place, striving to turn their fortunes around after a series of setbacks. Their style of play is more open, often leading to high-scoring games for both themselves and their opponents. The match promises to be intense due to the differing approaches of the teams.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 25 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Waterford United):
- ball possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Derry City and Waterford United:
- played 41 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 21, for the away team - 15, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 60 against 42;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.37, in the 2nd half - 1.12;
- average total goals in the match - 2.49.
Head-to-head statistics Derry City - Waterford
Derry City Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Derry City, away team - Drogheda United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here's the game statistics (Derry City vs Drogheda United):
- ball possession: 73% vs 27%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 1;
- fouls: 8 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 1.
Derry City have established themselves as one of the league's frontrunners with their organized defense and efficient attack. Currently sitting second in the standings, they have won 11 out of 22 matches this season, showcasing consistent form with six victories in their last ten games. However, their struggle to capitalize on scoring opportunities is noteworthy: the team rarely scores more than one goal per game-a trend that has persisted for seven consecutive matches. In their previous head-to-head with Waterford, they suffered a 2-1 defeat, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this matchup.
Match Results: Derry City
Waterford United Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Premier Division tournament (home team - Shamrock Rovers, away - Waterford United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Waterford United vs Shamrock Rovers):
- ball possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 7.
Waterford United are navigating a turbulent season, securing just eight wins alongside three draws and suffering eleven losses. While they adopt a more attacking style compared to their opponents, this approach often leaves them vulnerable at the back, conceding an average of 1.59 goals per match. Nevertheless, their ability to outplay rivals keeps them competitive even against stronger teams. Statistics reveal that they have consistently performed well with a +1.5 goal handicap in nearly all recent league matches.
Match Results: Waterford United
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 41;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 9; for visitors away - 5; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.37;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.76, while the visitors net 0.61.
First-Half Stats: Derry City (home) vs Waterford United (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- wins: 4 (36.36%) vs 4 (36.36%);
- losses: 3 (27.27%) vs 4 (36.36%);
- draws: 4 (36.36%) vs 3 (27.27%);
- Average goals scored: 1.18 vs 1.09;
- Average goals conceded: 0.45 vs 0.45.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 4 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.3) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.6).
- Derry City scored in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 home games against Waterford United.
- Derry City scored in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games against Waterford United (Premier Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- home team wins - 21, away team wins - 15, draws - 5.
Statistics: Derry City vs Waterford United
- matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- wins: 11 vs 8;
- win percentage: 50% vs 36%;
- losses: 7 vs 11;
- draws: 4 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Waterford United won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games (Premier Division).
- Waterford United won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.46, the guests - 1.02;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.49;
- both teams scored: overall - 19; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Derry City vs Waterford United
- average total in the tournament: 2.27 vs 2.68;
- average total goals scored: 1.27 vs 1.09;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.59 vs 0.68;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.68 vs 0.41;
- Derry City: average total at home in the tournament - 1.55;
- Waterford United: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.6) vs 1.3 (away - 1).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 12 of last 13 Derry City games against Waterford United (Premier Division).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Derry City home games against Waterford United (Premier Division).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 Derry City home games against Waterford United.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 18 of last 19 Derry City home games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 15 of last 16 Derry City home games (Premier Division).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 12 Derry City games (Premier Division).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Waterford United away games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Waterford United away games (Premier Division).
Prediction on corners
Derry City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.41; at home field - 5.36;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; at home field - 4.8.
Waterford United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.59, away - 3.73;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; away - 4.4.
- Under 9.5 corners in 13 of last 14 Derry City games (Premier Division).
- Under 9.5 corners in 11 of last 12 Derry City home games (Premier Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.96 (0.98 for home team and 0.98 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.75 (1 for home team and 0.75 for away team).
Derry City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.27; at home - 2.64;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.9; at home - 1.6.
Waterford United: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.73, away - 2.64;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.1; away - 3.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 41;
- both teams scored all-time - 19 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Derry City vs Waterford United
- number of matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for Derry City at home - 6 (55%);
- number of BTTS matches for Waterford United away - 5 (45%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Derry City at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Waterford United away - 2 (40%).
Editorial Prediction
- Derry City scored in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 home games against Waterford United.
- Derry City scored in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games against Waterford United (Premier Division).
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