Derry City vs Waterford United Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – February 28

Derry City

D D W W W

2nd place in Ireland Premier Division

1-2

28/02/2025 15:45

Waterford United

L L W L D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Waterford United on February 28, 2025 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Derry City vs Waterford United preview before placing for you.

Derry City are currently 2nd with 63 points after 36 matches.
Waterford United sit 9th with 39 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Derry City to win with probability 61%.
Head-to-head history favors Derry City, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Waterford United have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

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Weather

15:45

2025-02-28

Derry City vs Waterford United - Prediction & Odds

Derry City

Waterford United

2025-02-28 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 28/02/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Shamrock Rovers	66	36	19	9	8	56	33	23
02 Derry City	63	36	18	9	9	52	39	13
03 Shelbourne	59	36	15	14	7	48	37	11
04 Bohemians	54	36	16	6	14	48	39	9
05 St. Patricks Athletic	52	36	13	13	10	42	32	10
06 Drogheda United	51	36	12	15	9	38	38	0
07 Sligo Rovers	41	36	11	8	17	42	54	-12
08 Galway United	39	36	9	12	15	37	44	-7
09 Waterford United	39	36	11	6	19	41	60	-19
10 Cork City	24	36	4	12	20	33	61	-28

Head To Head

23/08/2024 14:45

Waterford United

0 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

03/06/2024 13:00

Derry City

3 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

26/04/2024 14:45

Waterford United

0 - 2

Derry City

IRE PR

08/03/2024 15:45

Derry City

3 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

02/11/2021 14:15

Waterford United

2 - 2

Derry City

IRE PR

02/07/2021 14:45

Derry City

2 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

Derry City

83%

Draw

17%

Waterford United

Derry City Last 6 matches

21/02/2025 15:45

Derry City 1 - 0 Bohemians IRE PR

14/02/2025 15:45

Shelbourne 3 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

07/02/2025 15:45

Glenavon Lurgan 0 - 2 Derry City INT CF

31/01/2025 15:45

Derry City 1 - 0 Ballymena United INT CF

28/01/2025 15:45

Institute FC 0 - 5 Derry City INT CF

21/01/2025 10:00

Sligo Rovers 2 - 3 Derry City INT CF

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

21/02/2025 15:45

Waterford United 0 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

15/02/2025 15:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 3 Waterford United IRE PR

08/02/2025 08:00

Wexford (Youth) 2 - 1 Waterford United INT CF

07/02/2025 15:00

Waterford United 4 - 2 Treaty United IRD MSC

01/02/2025 10:00

Waterford United 1 - 2 Bohemians INT CF

31/01/2025 16:00

Waterford United 1 - 1 Bray Wanderers INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Derry City

Waterford United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

20 (56%)16 (44%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

12 (33%)24 (67%)

Derry City

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

/Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)21 15(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

Waterford United

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

12.36 avg / game

Blocked

40 total

Avg. 2.86

Waterford United

Total shots

11.42 avg / game

Blocked

74 total

Avg. 4.11

Derry City Pass Waterford United

Total passes

15726

Avg. 437 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

12659

Avg. 352 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derry City

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.14

4.47

161

Corners

175

4.86

23.72

854

Throw-ins

804

22.33

1.89

Offsides

1.83

2.44

GK saves

128

3.56

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

3.17

114

2.72

0.19

0.06

12.33

444

Fouls

445

12.36

11.83

426

Tackles

385

10.69

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How We Build the Derry City vs Waterford United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derry City vs Waterford United on 28 February 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ireland Premier Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Derry City vs Waterford United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Derry City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Waterford United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ireland Premier Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ireland Premier Division standings and the Ireland Premier Division form table to understand exactly where Derry City and Waterford United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ireland Premier Division predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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