Waterford vs Drogheda United Prediction
Ireland · Regular Season - 35
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Waterford vs Drogheda United: result, form and history
Waterford beat Drogheda United 3-1 in the Premier Division on 23 Oct 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Their 10 previous meetings averaged 2.7 goals, with both teams scoring in 4 of them. Waterford tend to win more corners, 6.2 a game to 3.1 for Drogheda United.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Lineups
Waterford
Avg ratingAvg rating
1S. McMullan
16H. Cann
5J. Mahon
13K. Long
3B. Couto
2J. Houston
7N. Mawene
8E. McLaughlin
10C. Noonan
9P. Amond
18T. Lonergan
44F. Michael Cordell Talley
4A. Quinn
22C. Keeley
5L. Burney
2E. Agbaje
8E. O'Brien
10B. Kavanagh
17S. Farrell
3C. Kane
24W. Davis
11T. OluwaWaterford Substitutes
Drogheda United Substitutes
Match Stats
WaterfordDrogheda United Team Comparison
WaterfordDrogheda UnitedAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Waterford- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Drogheda United- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Waterford3Wins · 30%3Wins · 30%Previous meetings
29/05/2026Drogheda UnitedWaterford18/05/2026WaterfordDrogheda United13/02/2026Drogheda UnitedWaterford05/10/2025WaterfordDrogheda United08/08/2025Drogheda UnitedWaterford30/05/2025WaterfordDrogheda United04/04/2025Drogheda UnitedWaterford11/10/2024WaterfordDrogheda United26/07/2024Drogheda UnitedWaterford23/05/2024WaterfordDrogheda UnitedRecent Form
WaterfordWaterford
Galway United
BohemiansWaterfordBohemiansWaterford
Shamrock RoversWaterfordWaterford
Derry CityWaterford
DundalkWaterford
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athl.WaterfordSligo RoversWaterfordWaterford
Athlone TownDrogheda UnitedDrogheda UnitedDerry CityShamrock RoversDrogheda United
TrabzonsporDrogheda UnitedBohemiansDrogheda United
ShelbourneDrogheda UnitedDrogheda UnitedSligo RoversDrogheda UnitedGalway UnitedDrogheda UnitedDundalkDrogheda UnitedSt Patrick's Athl.
College CorinthiansDrogheda UnitedLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 35 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 58:35 | +23 | 68 | WLWWW |
| 2 | Bohemians | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 60:42 | +18 | 62 | LWLWW |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 35 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 53:28 | +25 | 60 | DLLWW |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 50:47 | +3 | 49 | WWWDW |
| 5 | Derry City | 35 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 48:45 | +3 | 47 | WWLWD |
| 6 | Galway United | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 46:51 | -5 | 42 | DLWDL |
| 7 | Dundalk | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 52:58 | -6 | 42 | LDLLL |
| 8 | Waterford | 35 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 51:59 | -8 | 40 | WWLLD |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 35 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 42:57 | -15 | 37 | LWLLW |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 35 | 5 | 9 | 21 | 26:64 | -38 | 24 | LDLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 35 | 58:35 | 68 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 35 | 60:42 | 62 |
| 3 | St Patrick's Athl. | 35 | 53:28 | 60 |
| 4 | Shelbourne | 35 | 50:47 | 49 |
| 5 | Derry City | 35 | 48:45 | 47 |
| 6 | Galway United | 35 | 46:51 | 42 |
| 7 | Dundalk | 35 | 52:58 | 42 |
| 8 | Waterford | 35 | 51:59 | 40 |
| 9 | Drogheda United | 35 | 42:57 | 37 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 35 | 26:64 | 24 |
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About the Waterford vs Drogheda United forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Waterford and Drogheda United in the Premier Division table
Waterford and Drogheda United are close in the Premier Division table, 8th and 9th, with 3 points between them. League goal record so far: Waterford 51-59, Drogheda United 42-57. The full standings are on the Premier Division Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
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.