Derry City vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 March

Derry City

L D D W L

4th place in Ireland Premier Division

3-0

08/03/2024 15:45

Waterford United

L L D L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Waterford United on 08 March 2024 (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 your bet.

Derry City will face Waterford United in Ireland Premier Division on March 8, 2024 at 15:45.
Derry City are currently 4th with 55 points after 36 matches.
Waterford United sit 7th with 45 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.65.

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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:45

2024-03-08

Derry City vs Waterford United - Prediction & Odds

Derry City

Waterford United

2024-03-08 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 08/03/2024

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

01 Shelbourne	63	36	17	12	7	40	27	13
02 Shamrock Rovers	61	36	17	10	9	50	35	15
03 St. Patricks Athletic	59	36	17	8	11	51	37	14
04 Derry City	55	36	14	13	9	48	31	17
05 Galway United	52	36	13	13	10	33	29	4
06 Sligo Rovers	49	36	13	10	13	40	51	-11
07 Waterford United	45	36	13	6	17	43	47	-4
08 Bohemians	42	36	10	12	14	39	43	-4
09 Drogheda United	34	36	7	13	16	41	58	-17
10 Dundalk	26	36	5	11	20	23	50	-27

Head To Head

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

21/05/2021 12:45

Waterford United

0 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

03/04/2021 13:00

Derry City

1 - 2

Waterford United

IRE PR

02/10/2020 12:45

Derry City

2 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

06/03/2020 15:45

Waterford United

2 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

Waterford United

50%

Draw

17%

Derry City

33%

Derry City Last 6 matches

04/03/2024 15:45

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 2 Derry City

IRE PR

01/03/2024 15:45

Derry City 2 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

24/02/2024 15:45

Sligo Rovers 0 - 0 Derry City

IRE PR

16/02/2024 15:45

Derry City 2 - 1 Drogheda United

IRE PR

31/01/2024 15:45

Institute FC 0 - 3 Derry City

INT CF

26/01/2024 15:30

Derry City 2 - 0 Finn Harps

INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Waterford United

04/03/2024 15:45

Waterford United 3 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic

IRE PR

01/03/2024 15:45

Galway United 2 - 1 Waterford United

IRE PR

23/02/2024 15:45

Drogheda United 1 - 4 Waterford United

IRE PR

16/02/2024 15:45

Waterford United 1 - 1 Shelbourne

IRE PR

09/02/2024 15:45

Waterford United 3 - 2 Treaty United

INT CF

12/01/2024 15:45

Waterford United 0 - 0 Douglas Hall

IRD MSC

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Derry City

Waterford United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.86

Scored

Avg. per game

1.19

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.31

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

26 (72%)10 (28%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

22 (61%)14 (39%)

Derry City

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(64%)23 13(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

Under /Over

(14%)5 31(86%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

/Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

Waterford United

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

13.28 avg / game

Blocked

82 total

Avg. 3.57

Waterford United

Total shots

11.11 avg / game

Blocked

77 total

Avg. 3.67

Derry City Pass Waterford United

Total passes

14517

Avg. 427 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

12148

Avg. 357 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derry City

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.19

5.89

212

Corners

169

4.69

5.97

215

Throw-ins

203

5.64

1.22

Offsides

1.47

2.22

GK saves

119

3.31

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.03

2.39

0.03

0.06

10.47

377

Fouls

383

10.64

12.67

456

Tackles

520

14.44

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Derry City vs Waterford United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Derry City vs Waterford United on 08 March 2024 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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