Predictions & Statistics

Waterford sit 9 with 22 points after 25 league matches. Their overall return of 4 wins, 10 draws, and 11 losses with goals at 33:47 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by Tom Lonergan (7 goals), Pádraig Amond (4 goals), John Mahon (3 goals), with creative support from Tom Lonergan (2 assists), Conan Noonan (2 assists), Dean McMenamy (2 assists), while defensively they have appeared quite vulnerable. At home, they have returned 2 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses, a split that suggests a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.

Operating from 3 place with 43 points from 25 games, Bohemians bring one of the stronger season profiles into this match. With 12 wins, 7 draws, and 6 defeats plus a goal balance of 40:27, they continue to show good form and are on a winning streak. Their attacking quality is driven by D. James-Taylor (3 goals), R. Tierney (3 goals), C. Whelan (3 goals), with creative support from D. James-Taylor (3 assists), H. Vaughan (3 assists), D. Devoy (3 assists), and at the back they have appeared fairly stable. Away from home, they have managed 8 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, which underlines a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football.