Waterford vs Drogheda Prediction

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    🔊 The rescheduled Matchday 11 clash in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division between Waterford United and Drogheda United promises to deliver plenty of intrigue. Neither side has managed to find consistency so far this season, though both boast their own strengths. Waterford find themselves in a tough spot, sitting 10th in the table and enduring a winless run. Drogheda are also struggling on the road, but they currently hold a slightly better position-seventh place.

    Head-to-Head

    The most recent official meeting between these sides took place on 13 February 2026 and ended in a 2-0 result. Here’s a comparative breakdown of the key stats from that match (Drogheda United were the home team):

    • Possession: 40% vs 60%;
    • Corners: 6 vs 11;
    • Fouls: 17 vs 14;
    • Yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
    • Shots on target: 6 vs 3.

    📊 Statistical preview of official head-to-head meetings between Waterford United and Drogheda United:

    • They have faced each other 33 times;
    • The hosts have claimed 9 wins, the visitors 18, with 6 draws;
    • Goals scored: 29 for Waterford United, 56 for Drogheda United;
    • Average goals in the first half: 1.06, in the second half: 1.52;
    • Average total goals per match: 2.58.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    29%
    10 Wins
    20%
    7 Draws
    51%
    18 Wins
    Total games
    35
    Total Goals Avg
    2.69
    Both teams scored
    43%
    0.97
    Total average
    1.71
    1.06
    Yellow cards
    0.86
    Last matches
    29.05.26
    Premier Division
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    0.90
    1.85
    2
    5
    8
    16
    5
    3
    3
    3
    1
    2
    2
    1
    0.90
    1.85
    2
    5
    8
    16
    5
    3
    18.05.26
    Premier Division
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    1
    1.71
    1.38
    4
    4
    18
    11
    6
    1
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    1.71
    1.38
    4
    4
    18
    11
    6
    1
    13.02.26
    Premier Division
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    0.97
    0.79
    6
    11
    17
    14
    4
    1
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0.97
    0.79
    6
    11
    17
    14
    4
    1
    05.10.25
    Premier Division
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    0.78
    1.01
    10
    9
    13
    12
    4
    3
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    0.78
    1.01
    10
    9
    13
    12
    4
    3
    08.08.25
    Premier Division
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    1.22
    0.35
    7
    5
    10
    13
    3
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1.22
    0.35
    7
    5
    10
    13
    3
    2
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    Waterford United Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on in the Premier Division, with Bohemians Dublin hosting Waterford United. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

    Here is a breakdown of the key match statistics (Waterford United vs Bohemians Dublin):

    • possession: 26% vs 74%;
    • corners: 0 vs 12;
    • fouls committed: 11 vs 10;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 1 vs 9.

    🔵 Waterford United are enduring a tough spell, currently sitting 10th in the league standings. The side are winless in their last 16 matches, recording 9 defeats and 7 draws during that stretch. They are averaging just 0.9 goals per game while conceding a worrying 2.1 goals on average, highlighting both defensive frailties and a lack of cutting edge up front. Nevertheless, Waterford remain hopeful of snapping their winless run on home turf.

    Match Results: Waterford United

    Last matches
    29.05.26
    Premier Division
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    0.90
    1.85
    2
    5
    8
    16
    5
    3
    3
    3
    1
    2
    2
    1
    0.90
    1.85
    2
    5
    8
    16
    5
    3
    D
    22.05.26
    Premier Division
    Shelbourne
    Shelbourne
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    2.81
    0.27
    3
    2
    6
    15
    2
    3
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    2.81
    0.27
    3
    2
    6
    15
    2
    3
    L
    18.05.26
    Premier Division
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    1
    1.71
    1.38
    4
    4
    18
    11
    6
    1
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    1.71
    1.38
    4
    4
    18
    11
    6
    1
    W
    15.05.26
    Premier Division
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    Derry City
    Derry City
    2.14
    0.51
    4
    3
    12
    12
    2
    2
    2
    2
    0
    1
    2
    1
    2.14
    0.51
    4
    3
    12
    12
    2
    2
    D
    08.05.26
    Premier Division
    Saint Patrick´s Athletic
    Saint Patrick´s Athletic
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    3.26
    1.79
    7
    4
    8
    14
    0
    1
    4
    1
    1
    1
    3
    0
    3.26
    1.79
    7
    4
    8
    14
    0
    1
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    Drogheda United Team Overview

    The visitors last played an official match on in the Premier Division, facing Drogheda United away from home. Galway United came out on top in a five-goal thriller, securing a 3-2 victory.

    Here’s a look at the key match stats (Drogheda United vs Galway United):

    • Possession: 58% vs 42%;
    • Corners: 6 vs 3;
    • Fouls: 5 vs 16;
    • Yellow cards: 0 vs 5;
    • Shots on target: 8 vs 6.

    🔴 Drogheda United sit seventh in the table and have delivered mixed results lately, with three wins, three draws, and four defeats in their last ten outings. Their attack has shown improvement, averaging 1.25 goals per game, while their defense appears more organized compared to their opponents, conceding an average of 1.6 goals. However, their main concern remains their away form, as they rarely manage to score more than once on the road.

    Match Results: Drogheda United

    Last matches
    29.05.26
    Premier Division
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    0.90
    1.85
    2
    5
    8
    16
    5
    3
    3
    3
    1
    2
    2
    1
    0.90
    1.85
    2
    5
    8
    16
    5
    3
    D
    22.05.26
    Premier Division
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    Dundalk
    Dundalk
    0.80
    0.98
    4
    2
    11
    15
    4
    2
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    0.80
    0.98
    4
    2
    11
    15
    4
    2
    D
    18.05.26
    Premier Division
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    1
    1.71
    1.38
    4
    4
    18
    11
    6
    1
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    1.71
    1.38
    4
    4
    18
    11
    6
    1
    L
    15.05.26
    Premier Division
    Bohemians Dublin
    Bohemians Dublin
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    1.87
    0.61
    13
    3
    12
    15
    3
    2
    2
    1
    0
    0
    2
    1
    1.87
    0.61
    13
    3
    12
    15
    3
    2
    L
    08.05.26
    Premier Division
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    Derry City
    Derry City
    1.09
    0.62
    1
    9
    7
    10
    2
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    1.09
    0.62
    1
    9
    7
    10
    2
    2
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    Match Outcome Prediction

    Head-to-head record:

    • Games played - 33;
    • Home wins - 9, Away wins - 18, Draws - 6.

    Stats: Waterford United vs Drogheda United

    • Matches in this competition: 10 vs 10;
    • Wins: 0 vs 2;
    • Win percentage: 0% vs 20%;
    • Losses: 6 vs 4;
    • Draws: 4 vs 4.

    Last 10 matches:

    • Wins: 0 vs 2;
    • Losses: 6 vs 4;
    • Draws: 4 vs 4.
    👉Prediction: Draw (odds: 3)

    Total Goals Prediction

    Head-to-head (average total goals):

    • Home side - 0.88, Away side - 1.7;
    • Overall head-to-head average - 2.58;
    • Both teams scored: all-time - 13 times; at the home ground - 9 times.

    Average total goals stats: Waterford United vs Drogheda United

    • This competition: 2.9 vs 2.5;
    • Goals scored per match: 0.8 vs 1.1;
    • First half: 0.4 vs 0.6;
    • Second half: 0.4 vs 0.5;
    • Waterford United at home in this competition - 0.4;
    • Drogheda United away in this competition - 1.2;
    • Last 10 matches: 0.8 (home - 0.4) vs 1.1 (away - 1.2).
    Trends
    • The under 2.5 goals market has come in for six of the last seven head-to-heads in the Premier Division.
    👉Prediction: Total goals Under (2.5) (odds: 1.82)

    Both Teams to Score Prediction

    Head-to-head record:

    • Games played - 33;
    • Both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
    • At the home ground - 9 times.

    Stats: Waterford United vs Drogheda United

    • Matches played in this competition: 10 vs 10;
    • Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 6;
    • Waterford United BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
    • Drogheda United BTTS away - 4 (80%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • BTTS games: 5 vs 6;
    • Waterford United BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
    • Drogheda United BTTS away - 4 (80%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.98)

    Correct Score Prediction

    Most frequent results (current season):

    • Most common scorelines in the competition: 0-0 (7/50, 14%), 1-1 (7/50, 14%);
    • Waterford United’s most frequent home result: 1-1 (2/5, 40%);
    • Drogheda United’s most frequent away results: 0-1, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, and 4-1 (each occurring once in five games, or 20%).

    Based on statistical analysis and probability distribution, the algorithm highlights the top three likely outcomes:

    1-1 - probability: 12.94% (odds: 6.1)
    0-1 - probability: 11.34% (odds: 7.5)
    0-0 - probability: 9.29% (odds: 8.5)

    👉Prediction: Correct Score (1:1) (odds: 6.1)

    ⭐ Editor’s Prediction

    Given the current trends and stats, this match is likely to be a low-scoring affair. Drogheda United rarely score more than 1.5 goals away from home. On top of that, 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings between these sides have finished with under 2.5 goals. These factors make this bet a well-founded choice.

    Our choice
    Total goals Under (2.5) at odds of +115*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (16 May 2026, 13:41)

    Betting Tips: Waterford United - Drogheda United

    Waterford United have lost the 1st half
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    1st Half Drogheda United Win
    Bovada
    +225
    Waterford United have drawn
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    Draw
    Everygame
    +235
    Waterford United have not lost
    waterford-united-fcdrogheda-united-fcin 7 of last 8 home games against Drogheda United (Premier Division).
    Drogheda United have not won
    drogheda-united-fcin 7 of last 8 away games.
    Waterford United will not lose
    Everygame
    -233
    Waterford United have not won
    waterford-united-fcin last 19 games (Premier Division).
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    Drogheda United will not lose
    Everygame
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    Waterford - Drogheda Table position

    Premier Division 2026
    gWDLGDPForm
    6.
    Derry City
    Derry City
    20410622-2322
    7.
    Galway United
    Galway United
    1856726-2921
    8.
    Drogheda United
    Drogheda United
    1956825-3221
    9.
    Sligo Rovers
    Sligo Rovers
    19541015-2719
    10.
    Waterford United
    Waterford United
    19181021-4011

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    1 - Win
    5 - Draws
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 3
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 4
    10 matches
    Scored - 14
    Conceded - 20
    -6
    -4
    15 - Scored
    19 - Conceded
    1
    Wins
    3
    5
    Draws
    3
    4
    Loses
    4
    Goal difference
    14
    Scored
    15
    20
    Conceded
    19
    3.4
    Match goals average
    3.4
    1.4
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.5
    2
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.9
    8
    Both teams scored
    8
    64'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    60'
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