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Derry City vs Waterford: the result in context
Derry City beat Waterford 1-0 in the FAI Cup on 8 Nov 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
When these two meet, goals usually follow: 4.2 a game across 10 meetings, with both teams scoring in 8.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Team Comparison
Derry City
WaterfordAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Derry City- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1 vs 0.5 in first half)
- Concedes more in 1st half, then tightens up after the break
Waterford- Tied at half-time in 80% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.5 vs 1.1 in first half)
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Derry City5Wins · 50%3Wins · 30%Previous meetings
14/09/2026WaterfordDerry City03/07/2026Derry CityWaterford15/05/2026WaterfordDerry City27/02/2026Derry CityWaterford17/10/2025WaterfordDerry City04/07/2025Derry CityWaterford25/04/2025WaterfordDerry City28/02/2025Derry CityWaterford23/08/2024WaterfordDerry City03/06/2024Derry CityWaterfordRecent Form
Derry City
Sligo RoversDerry CityDerry City
DundalkDerry City
St Patrick's Athl.
Drogheda UnitedDerry City
Galway UnitedDerry CityDerry CityGalway UnitedWaterfordDerry City
ShelbourneDerry CityDerry CityDundalkDerry City
Shamrock RoversWaterfordShelbourneWaterfordWaterfordDrogheda UnitedWaterfordGalway United
BohemiansWaterfordBohemiansWaterfordShamrock RoversWaterfordWaterfordDerry CityWaterfordDundalkWaterfordSligo RoversSt Patrick's Athl.WaterfordBracket
Wayside Celtic3
St Mochta's4
Liffeys Wanderers1
Ringmahon Rangers1
St. Michaels10
Janesboro12
Fairview Rangers0
Tolka Rovers3
Castlebar Celtic3
North End United0
Douglas Hall1
Fanad United0
Lucan United23
UCC20
Baldoyle United2
Leicester Celtic0
College Corinthians2
Killester Donnycarney1
Crumlin United4
Salthill Devon0
Athlone Town
MidletonDrogheda United
Finn Harps
Bray WanderersGalway United
KerryShelbourneShamrock Rovers
Cork CityDundalkSt Patrick's Athl.
Wexford
Treaty United
UCDWaterford
Cobh Ramblers
Bangor CelticSligo Rovers
Longford TownBohemiansDerry CityAthlone Town3Midleton0Drogheda United4Lucan United0Finn Harps0Bray Wanderers1Galway United4Crumlin United0Kerry26Shelbourne25Shamrock Rovers13Cork City10St Mochta's1Dundalk3St Patrick's Athl.2Wexford1Treaty United1UCD2Waterford2Cobh Ramblers1Bangor Celtic4College Corinthians5Douglas Hall0Castlebar Celtic1Janesboro0Sligo Rovers4Baldoyle United0Longford Town8Ringmahon Rangers0Bohemians0Derry City3Tolka Rovers0Galway United15Bray Wanderers13UCD1Derry City2Waterford2Athlone Town1College Corinthians0Drogheda United3Dundalk8Castlebar Celtic0Sligo Rovers4Kerry0St Patrick's Athl.21Shamrock Rovers20Bohemians4Longford Town0Waterford3Sligo Rovers0Drogheda United1Galway United2St Patrick's Athl.07Bohemians08Derry City4Dundalk2Bohemians0Waterford2Galway United0Derry City2Explore more predictions
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About the Derry City vs Waterford forecast
As a knockout tie in the FAI Cup, there is more at stake than league points; the forecasts weigh that alongside team ratings, recent form and the head-to-head record.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage is the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% means strong statistical confidence; 45-65% points to a competitive, open match; below 45% means the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for information and entertainment only.
About FAI Cup
More FAI Cup fixtures and forecasts are on the FAI Cup Predictions page.
Key Factors for This Match
This is a high-importance fixture for both sides, rated 7.2 out of 10 by our context model. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.