Waterford vs Bohemians Prediction 9 August 2026
🔊 In round 27 of the Irish Premier Division, Waterford host Bohemian Dublin. The hosts come into the match in excellent form, while the Dublin side have gone three games in a row without a win. Waterford continue their fight to stay in the top flight, while Bohemians remain among the medal contenders and will look to avoid dropping important points away from home.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 06 April 2026 and ended 1:1. Here is the comparative statistics from that match (home side - Bohemians Dublin):
- possession: 74% vs 26%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 0;
- fouls: 10 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 9 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of official meetings between Waterford United and Bohemians Dublin:
- 43 matches played;
- home wins - 15, away wins - 18, draws - 10;
- goals - 47 vs 59;
- average 1st half total - 1.44, 2nd half - 1.02;
- average match total - 2.47.
Head-to-head statistics Waterford - Bohemians
Waterford United Team Overview
The team's last official match was played on in the Premier Division (home side - Waterford United, away side - Shelbourne). The match ended 1:0.
The match stats were as follows (Waterford United vs Shelbourne):
- possession: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 6;
- fouls: 13 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
Graham Cochlan's team has improved noticeably in recent weeks. In the previous round, Waterford beat Shelbourne 1-0, extending their unbeaten run to six matches - four wins and two draws. These results have allowed the Blues to pull slightly clear of the automatic relegation zone, though the battle for survival remains extremely tight: they are just two points behind eighth place.
At home, Waterford look considerably more confident - the team have gone unbeaten in nine of their last ten home matches across all competitions. That said, their home record against Bohemians is less encouraging: in 14 of the last 16 head-to-head matches at their own ground, Waterford have scored no more than one goal.
Match Results: Waterford United
Bohemians Dublin Team Overview
The current away side's last official match was played in the Conference League (home side - Bohemians Dublin, away side - Midtjylland). The match ended 0:2.
The match stats were as follows (Bohemians Dublin vs Midtjylland):
- possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corners: 3 vs 8;
- fouls: 11 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Bohemians dropped important points in the previous round, drawing at home with Galway United (1:1). Alan Reynolds' side controlled the game for almost the entire match, but the opposition goalkeeper played brilliantly and denied them the win. Despite the slip, the Gypsies remain in the upper part of the table and still have a good chance of qualifying for European football - they are seven points clear of fourth place.
In midweek, Bohemians played the first leg of the third qualifying round of the Conference League against Danish side Midtjylland and lost at home 0:2. The team now need to quickly refocus on the domestic league.
Match Results: Bohemians Dublin
Total Prediction
Head-to-head matches (average total):
- home side - 1.09, away side - 1.37;
- in head-to-head matches - 2.47;
- both teams scored: all time - 24 times; at the home team's ground - 10 times.
Average total statistics: Waterford United vs Bohemians Dublin
- in the tournament: 3.12 vs 2.65;
- goals scored: 1.31 vs 1.58;
- 1st half: 0.54 vs 0.69;
- 2nd half: 0.77 vs 0.88;
- Waterford United: at home in the tournament - 1.23;
- Bohemians Dublin: away in the tournament - 1.85;
- last 10 matches: 1.9 (home - 1.6) vs 1.7 (away - 2).
- Bohemians Dublin have scored under 1.5 goals away in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head meetings between these sides (Premier Division).
Corners Prediction
Trends- Bohemians Dublin have had fewer than 6.5 corners away in 6 of their last 7 matches (Premier Division).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 43;
- both teams scored all time - 24 times;
- at the home team's ground - 10 times.
Stats: Waterford United vs Bohemians Dublin
- matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 26;
- season matches in which both teams scored (hereinafter - BTTS): 15 vs 16;
- Waterford United: BTTS at home - 7 (54%);
- Bohemians Dublin: BTTS away - 6 (46%).
Last 10 matches:
- matches with BTTS: 6 vs 3;
- Waterford United: BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Bohemians Dublin: BTTS away - 1 (20%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most frequent results statistics (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (19/132, 14.4%);
- Waterford United at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (4/13, 30.8%);
- Bohemians Dublin away most often play: 0:0 , 0:1 , 1:3 (2/13, 15.4%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.25% (odds 7)
0:1 - 10.11% (odds 9)
1:2 - 9.59% (odds 8)
⭐ Editor's Pick
Waterford are in excellent form and particularly confident at home, while Bohemians remain one of the most organised sides in the upper part of the table but come into this match after a difficult European defeat.
Recent head-to-head meetings between the two sides have been closely contested: the teams have already drawn 1:1 this season, and Bohemians also claimed a 1:0 win. The overall goal difference across the previous five head-to-head matches stands at 6:6. Given the current form of both teams, both sides scoring looks like the most logical outcome.
The Editor's Pick is both teams to score (yes). Waterford regularly get on the scoresheet at home, and Bohemians have enough quality in attack to take their chances. The predicted score is 1:1.
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