Derry City vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 27 February

Derry City

L W L D W

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

4-2

27/02/2026 15:45

Waterford United

W L W W D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Derry City vs Waterford United on 27 February 2026 (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 are currently 6th with 29 points after 25 matches.
Waterford United sit 9th with 22 points from 25 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Derry City to win with probability 63%.
Head-to-head history favors Derry City, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Waterford United have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

2026-02-27

Derry City vs Waterford United - Prediction & Odds

Derry City

Waterford United

2026-02-27 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 27/02/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	51	26	15	6	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	43	25	12	7	6	40	21	19
03 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
04 Dundalk	37	26	9	10	7	40	38	2
05 Shelbourne	34	24	8	10	6	35	35	0
06 Derry City	29	25	6	11	8	32	31	1
07 Galway United	28	24	7	7	10	32	39	-7
08 Drogheda United	27	26	6	9	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	22	25	4	10	11	33	47	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	22	26	5	7	14	23	43	-20

Head To Head

17/10/2025 14:45

Waterford United

1 - 2

Derry City

IRE PR

04/07/2025 14:45

Derry City

7 - 2

Waterford United

IRE PR

25/04/2025 14:45

Waterford United

2 - 1

Derry City

IRE PR

28/02/2025 15:45

Derry City

1 - 2

Waterford United

IRE PR

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

Derry City

67%

Draw

Waterford United

33%

Derry City Last 6 matches

20/02/2026 15:45

Derry City 0 - 1 Bohemians IRE PR

13/02/2026 15:45

Derry City 2 - 2 Dundalk IRE PR

06/02/2026 16:00

Derry City 2 - 1 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

31/01/2026 13:00

Shamrock Rovers 0 - 1 Derry City INT CF

28/01/2026 15:45

Derry City 3 - 1 Institute FC INT CF

09/01/2026 10:00

Sligo Rovers 1 - 0 Derry City INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

20/02/2026 15:45

Waterford United 0 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

17/02/2026 16:00

Waterford United 1 - 1 Rockmount IRD MSC

13/02/2026 16:00

Drogheda United 2 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

06/02/2026 15:45

Waterford United 1 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

30/01/2026 09:00

Waterford United 1 - 4 Bohemians INT CF

23/01/2026 11:00

Wexford (Youth) 0 - 1 Waterford United INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

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

0.84

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.76

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 25 matches

YesNo

13 (52%)12 (48%)

In last 25 matches

NoYes

12 (48%)13 (52%)

Derry City

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(68%)17 8(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)21 4(16%)

Under /Over

(12%)3 22(88%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)9 16(64%)

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

/Yes

(64%)16 9(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)15 10(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Derry City

Waterford United

Shots

Derry City

Total shots

13.46 avg / game

Blocked

100 total

Avg. 4.76

Waterford United

Total shots

12.50 avg / game

Blocked

112 total

Avg. 4.67

Derry City Pass Waterford United

Total passes

9768

Avg. 407 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

6305

Avg. 263 / game

Accurate

59%

Ball possession

39%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Derry City

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.12

5.68

142

Corners

119

4.76

24.64

616

Throw-ins

583

23.32

1.28

Offsides

1.64

2.32

GK saves

103

4.12

Derry City

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.64

2.40

0.08

0.00

11.88

297

Fouls

314

12.56

11.64

291

Tackles

253

10.12

NEXT MATCHES

08/02

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 27 February 2026 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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