Waterford vs Drogheda United H2H Stats
Compare football head-to-head records, previous meetings, wins, draws, BTTS and Over 2.5 trends before reading the match prediction.
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| Market | Option | Probability | Odds | Stats & Analysis |
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| 1X2 | Home or Draw |
67.5%
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| BTTS | Yes |
78.8%
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| Over / Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 |
64.5%
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| Corners O/U | Over 7.5 Corners |
92%
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| HT / FT | Home / Home |
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| Correct Score | 2-1 |
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Waterford
Drogheda United
Statistics are based on season averages
Season Statistics
Team averages and season trends before this fixture
Waterford
39 matches
Drogheda United
37 matches
| Waterford | Statistic | Drogheda United |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Wins | 10 |
| 13 | Draws | 12 |
| 14 | Losses | 15 |
| 57 | Goals For | 45 |
| 64 | Goals Against | 57 |
| 1.46 | Avg Goals Scored | 1.22 |
| 1.64 | Avg Goals Conceded | 1.54 |
| 24 | BTTS Yes | 23 |
| 31 | Over 1.5 | 29 |
| 20 | Over 2.5 | 19 |
| 17 | Over 3.5 | 12 |
| 7 | Clean Sheets | 10 |
| 11 | Failed To Score | 8 |
| 4.03 | Shots On Goal | 3.3 |
| 13.13 | Total Shots | 10.21 |
| 5.41 | Corners | 3.94 |
| 37.4% | Ball Possession | 38.4% |
Match Analysis
Model notes, team context and key prediction signals
This fixture has the profile of a tight matchup, with two sides with a fairly similar football identity likely to keep the contest close. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Waterford expected to line up in 4-4-2 and Drogheda United in 3-5-2, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Drogheda United having the stronger overall control. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Drogheda United. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Drogheda United arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. There is little separation in the broader season picture, with both sides operating from relatively comparable league positions and points returns.
From their first 32 matches, Waterford have collected 34 points and now occupy 8 place in the table. Across the campaign, they have posted 7 wins, 13 draws, and 12 losses, while the 44:54 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on T. Lonergan (9 goals), P. Amond (7 goals), J. Mahon (4 goals), with creative support from Benny Couto (7 assists), T. Lonergan (4 assists), E. McLaughlin (2 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. At home, their split return of 4 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.
With 34 points from 33 games and a place of 9, Drogheda United still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Their record of 8 wins, 10 draws, and 15 losses, together with goals at 39:54, reflects mixed form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through M. Doyle (4 goals), W. Davis (4 goals), B. Kavanagh (3 goals), with creative support from B. Kavanagh (4 assists), E. Agbaje (2 assists), T. Oluwa (1 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have managed 4 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.
Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Waterford won 6 times, Drogheda United won 5 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 20:24 from Waterford's perspective. 7 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 6 matches, with an average of 2.93 goals per game.
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | PTS | Form |
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| 1 | 33 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 54:33 | 21 | 65 |
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| 2 | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 52:25 | 27 | 59 |
W
W
W
L
W
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| 3 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 58:40 | 18 | 59 |
L
W
W
W
W
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| 4 | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 47:46 | 1 | 43 |
W
D
W
L
L
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| 5 | 32 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 45:42 | 3 | 41 |
W
D
W
D
L
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| 6 | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 50:55 | -5 | 41 |
L
L
L
D
W
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| 7 | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 42:48 | -6 | 38 |
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L
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D
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| 8 |
Waterford
Home
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32 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 44:54 | -10 | 34 |
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D
D
W
D
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| 9 |
Drogheda United
Away
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33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 39:54 | -15 | 34 |
L
L
W
W
L
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| 10 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 25:59 | -34 | 23 |
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L
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