Waterford United vs Drogheda United — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Premier Division, Republic of Ireland
🕒 Friday 3rd October, 19:45 BST

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Our Prediction

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes

Waterford United (20% home wins) hold a slight edge over Drogheda United on the road (10% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Both sides regularly see 2+ goals in recent matches (Waterford United 80% at home, Drogheda United 90% away), though three or more is less consistent. Over 1.5 Goals is the safer selection here.

Both Waterford United and Drogheda United frequently see both teams scoring (70% and 70% respectively). BTTS – Yes looks highly probable with both sides regularly finding the net this season.

Drogheda United often produce high corner totals away (80%), while Waterford United are lower at home (50%). The visitors may push the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes — Waterford United see both teams score in 70% of home games, Drogheda United in 70% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net this season.

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League Table

The full Premier Division table for the 2025 season, with Waterford United (9th) and Drogheda United (4th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Premier Division 2025

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Shamrock Rovers 36 19 9 8 56:33 +23 66
2 Derry City 36 18 9 9 52:39 +13 63
3 Shelbourne 36 15 14 7 48:37 +11 59
4 Bohemians 36 16 6 14 48:39 +9 54
5 St Patrick's 36 13 13 10 42:32 +10 52
6 Drogheda United A 36 12 15 9 38:38 0 51
7 Waterford United H 37 12 6 19 43:61 -18 42
8 Sligo Rovers 36 11 8 17 42:54 -12 41
9 Galway United 36 9 12 15 37:44 -7 39
10 Cork City 36 4 12 20 33:61 -28 24
11 Bray Wanderers 4 3 0 1 6:4 +2 9
12 Treaty United 3 1 1 1 2:2 0 4
13 Cobh Ramblers 2 0 1 1 1:2 -1 1
14 UCD 2 0 0 2 2:4 -2 0

Team Form

Drogheda United have lost 40% of their away matches this season, while Waterford United have been more solid at home (30% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Waterford United (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Lost 3 (30%) 4 (40%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Waterford United have seen both teams score in 70% of home games this season, Drogheda United in 70% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Waterford United (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Both sides regularly see 2+ goals in their matches (Waterford United 80% at home, Drogheda United 90% away), though 3+ is less consistent. Over 1.5 Goals looks the more reliable selection.

Over Goals

Waterford United (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 2 (20%)

Under Goals

Waterford United (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Waterford United have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Drogheda United in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Waterford United (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Waterford United (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Waterford United (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 12 (1.2 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 13 (1.3 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)

Match Corners

Both Waterford United (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Drogheda United (80% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Waterford United (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 9.5 Corners 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 3 (30%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Waterford United have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Drogheda United have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of away matches.

Corners Won

Waterford United (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Waterford United (Home Form) Drogheda United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Waterford United and Drogheda United. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

8th Aug, 2025
Drogheda United
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Waterford United
Corners 7–5 Cards 3–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
30th May, 2025
Waterford United
2 – 2 HT: 1-1
Drogheda United
Corners 5–4 Cards 5–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
4th Apr, 2025
Drogheda United
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Waterford United
Corners 8–9 Cards 1–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
11th Oct, 2024
Waterford United
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Drogheda United
Corners 11–8 Cards 3–4 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
26th Jul, 2024
Drogheda United
2 – 0 HT: 1-0
Waterford United
Corners 1–6 Cards 3–5 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
23rd May, 2024
Waterford United
4 – 2 HT: 0-1
Drogheda United
Corners 7–1 Cards 0–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
23rd Feb, 2024
Drogheda United
1 – 4 HT: 1-2
Waterford United
Corners 5–4 Cards 2–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
24th Sep, 2021
Waterford United
1 – 0 HT: 0-0
Drogheda United
Corners 3–3 Cards 4–4 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
30th Jul, 2021
Drogheda United
1 – 2 HT: 0-0
Waterford United
Corners 4–3 Cards 1–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
8th May, 2021
Waterford United
0 – 7 HT: 0-5
Drogheda United
Corners – Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Waterford United vs Drogheda United across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Waterford United 2.3
Draw 3.4
Drogheda United 2.9

Half Time Result

Waterford United 3
Draw 2.2
Drogheda United 3.5

Double Chance

Waterford United or Draw 1.4
Waterford United or Drogheda United 1.3
Draw or Drogheda United 1.57

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.75
No 2

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.28
Over 2.5 1.95
Over 3.5 3.4
Under 1.5 3.5
Under 2.5 1.85
Under 3.5 1.3

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.4
Over 1.5 2.75

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.4
Over 9.5 1.72
Over 10.5 2.1
Over 11.5 2.75

Waterford United Goals

Over 0.5 1.28
Over 1.5 2.25

Drogheda United Goals

Over 0.5 1.33
Over 1.5 2.62

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Manchester City U21 vs Norwich City U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Manchester City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 home matches this season · Norwich City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    89% combined
  • Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21 13:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Crewe Alexandra U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/13 home matches this season · Queens Park Rangers U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.33
    81% combined
  • Sheffield United U21 vs Bristol City U21 14:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Sheffield United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · Bristol City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.25
    76% combined
  • Alianza U20 vs FAS U20 02:00 BST | Reserve League, El Salvador Alianza U20 have seen over 2.5 goals in 18/21 home matches this season · FAS U20 have seen over 2.5 goals in 12/20 away matches this season · Odds: 1.44
    73% combined
Acca odds (approx) 2.92
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Waterford United vs Drogheda United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Waterford United vs Drogheda United?

Both Teams to Score — Waterford United see BTTS in 70% of home games, Drogheda United in 70% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net this season.

Which team is likely to win, Waterford United or Drogheda United?

Waterford United have a slight form edge at home (20% wins) over Drogheda United on the road (10% wins) in Premier Division. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Waterford United and Drogheda United?

Yes — both sides have been regularly involved in matches where both teams score. Waterford United have seen BTTS in 70% of home games, Drogheda United in 70% of away games in Premier Division. Goals at both ends look likely.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Waterford United and Drogheda United?

Uncertain — Waterford United have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Drogheda United in 30% of away games in Premier Division. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Waterford United or Drogheda United?

Waterford United have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Drogheda United's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Waterford United and Drogheda United?

Yes — both Waterford United (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Drogheda United (80% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Premier Division. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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