Derry City vs Waterford Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Derry City

Waterford FC
Back Blues to Cause Candystripes Problems
We’re confident with our pick of Waterford +1 on the Asian Handicap and you can land odds of 1.88 that they draw or defeat Derry. Money is returned if the underdogs are beaten by one goal.
Derry Have Won 7 Out of 10 on the H2H
Derry City were winners last time out. It was a 1-0 home win against Bohemians at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The Northern Ireland club had 44% possession and totalled three shots on target, with Michael Duffy netting the winner early in the first half.
Waterford were beaten in their previous game, losing 1-0 at home to Shelbourne at Waterford RSC. The Blues didn’t see much of the ball with just 35% possession and one shot on goal.
Derry have racked up four straight victories over Waterford. Their last clash saw Derry enjoy a 1-0 away win at Waterford RSC. The past 10 H2H meetings have included seven victories for Derry, two wins for Waterford and a single draw.
Premier Division | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 15:16 | 17 |
8 | ![]() |
12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 22 | -11 | 11:22 | 12 |
City have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts. The Candystripes have averaged 55.4% possession and 6.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.1 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 12.5 attempts and 2.4 corners.
Michael Duffy and Patrick Hoban lead the way with 2 goals, while Colm Whelan has 1. Dominic Thomas, Daniel Mullen and Michael Duffy are the leading assists makers with 1.
Waterford – Last 10 League GamesWaterford have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.9 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. Keith Long's team have averaged 49.7% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 6.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 15.3 attempts.
Padraig Amond is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Rowan McDonald, Tom Lonergan, Conan Noonan and Sam Glenfield have 1. Rowan McDonald, Padraig Amond and Ben McCormack have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Derry City confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Brian Maher (GK), Ciaron Harkin, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Shane Ferguson, Carl Winchester, Dominic Thomas, Adam O'Reilly, Gavin Whyte, Michael Duffy, Liam Boyce.
Waterford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Kacper Radkowski, Andrew Boyle, Darragh Leahy, Navajo Bakboord, Rowan McDonald, Dean McMenamy, Kyle White, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond.
Expert Premier Division Analysis
It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.
Key Derry City vs Waterford league stats:
Derry City vs Waterford Prediction
We will take Waterford +1 for this Premier Division clash at 1.88. This means a nice return from this wager if they win or draw and we think the visitors have the potential to get the right result.
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Waterford +1 Probability
The betting sites make it a 53.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
Our Pick
Waterford Asian Hcp +1 @ 1.88
Correct Score Prediction
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Latest Correct Score Odds
Corners Prediction
Derry have had under 5.5 corners in three straight matches. We think that Derry will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at 1.75.
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Derry City vs Waterford Odds
Bookies favourites Derry City are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Premier Division game and the 1.53 about them triumphing means a 65% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Waterford are trading at 6.25.
The game is predicted to be a low-scoring one and that is borne out by Under 2.5 Goals trading at short odds. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at 1.70.
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Full Time Result
1
1.53
X
4.10
2
6.25
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Half Time Result
1
2.10
X
2.20
2
6.50
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Double Chance
1X
1.13
12
1.22
X2
2.38
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
2.05
No
1.70
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Draw No Bet
1
1.18
2
4.50
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -1
1.90
2 Hcp +1
1.95
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
1.80
Over 2.5
2.00
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Total Corners
Under 9.5
1.83
Over 9.5
1.83
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Head to Head
Derry vs Waterford
- Premier Division: 23/08 2024 Waterford 0 Derry 1
- Premier Division: 03/06 2024 Derry 3 Waterford 0
- Premier Division: 26/04 2024 Waterford 0 Derry 2
- Premier Division: 08/03 2024 Derry 3 Waterford 0
- Premier Division: 02/11 2021 Waterford 2 Derry 2
- Premier Division: 02/07 2021 Derry 2 Waterford 0
- Premier Division: 21/05 2021 Waterford 0 Derry 1
- Premier Division: 03/04 2021 Derry 1 Waterford 2
- Premier Division: 02/10 2020 Derry 2 Waterford 0
- Premier Division: 06/03 2020 Waterford 2 Derry 1
Team Stats
Derry City Stats
Waterford Stats
Full time Result
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeats and 5 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 7 defeats and 0 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 2.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 2.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 6.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 59.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 49.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Derry vs Waterford team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.
The Premier Division squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.
Derry City vs Waterford Lineups
Derry City Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Derry City Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Derry City Substitutes
- 9Patrick Hoban
- 10Paul McMullan
- 13Robbie Benson
- 14Ben Doherty
- 15Sadou Diallo
- 21Daniel Mullen
- 24Sam Todd
- 26Arlo Doherty
- 32Sean Patton
Waterford FC Substitutes
- 7Ben McCormack
- 8James Olayinka
- 11Maarten Pouwels
- 14Jesse Dempsey
- 19Sam Glenfield
- 24Liam Roberts
- 29Zak O'Sullivan
- 31Bradley Wade
- 40Noah O'Brien
Previous Derry City Lineups
Previous Waterford Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Derry City Injury Table
Waterford Injury Table
Irish Premier Division Table
2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Drogheda United | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16:9 | 20 |
2 | Galway United | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18:14 | 20 |
3 | St Patrick's | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 17:11 | 19 |
4 | Shamrock Rovers | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 18:13 | 19 |
5 | Shelbourne | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 16:12 | 19 |
6 | Bohemians | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 15:15 | 18 |
7 | Derry City | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 15:16 | 17 |
8 | Waterford | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 11:22 | 12 |
9 | Cork City | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 13:19 | 11 |
10 | Sligo Rovers | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 17:25 | 8 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | St Patrick's | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11:5 | 12 |
2 | Bohemians | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 12 |
3 | Shamrock Rovers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11:6 | 11 |
4 | Derry City | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:7 | 10 |
5 | Galway United | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:7 | 10 |
6 | Drogheda United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9:5 | 9 |
7 | Shelbourne | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:6 | 9 |
8 | Cork City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:8 | 9 |
9 | Waterford | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5:12 | 6 |
10 | Sligo Rovers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7:10 | 4 |
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