Drogheda United vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 29 May

Drogheda United

D L L W D

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

3-3

29/05/2026 14:45

Waterford United

W L W W D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Waterford United on 29 May 2026 (kick-off: 14:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Drogheda United vs Waterford United preview before placing your bet.

Drogheda United are currently 8th with 27 points after 26 matches.
Waterford United sit 9th with 22 points from 25 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Drogheda United to win with probability 50%.

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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Weather

14:45

2026-05-29

Drogheda United vs Waterford United - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

Waterford United

2026-05-29 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 29/05/2026

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

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

01/08/2026 02:00

Drogheda United 0 - 0 Shamrock Rovers Ireland Premier Division

26/07/2026 01:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 2 Drogheda United Ireland Premier Division

18/07/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 4 - 0 Lucan United Ireland FAI Cup

11/07/2026 01:45

Dundalk 1 - 2 Drogheda United Ireland Premier Division

04/07/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 0 - 2 Bohemians Ireland Premier Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Drogheda United Ireland Premier Division

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

25/07/2026 23:00

Galway United 0 - 0 Waterford United Ireland Premier Division

18/07/2026 01:45

Waterford United 2 - 1 Cobh Ramblers Ireland FAI Cup

11/07/2026 02:00

Waterford United 1 - 1 St. Patricks Athletic Ireland Premier Division

04/07/2026 01:45

Derry City 2 - 4 Waterford United Ireland Premier Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Dundalk 2 - 3 Waterford United Ireland Premier Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Waterford United 0 - 2 Shamrock Rovers Ireland Premier Division

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

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

Drogheda United

Waterford United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.85

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 26 matches

YesNo

13 (50%)13 (50%)

In last 26 matches

NoYes

12 (48%)13 (52%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(77%)20 6(23%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)21 4(16%)

Under /Over

(35%)9 17(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)9 16(64%)

Under /Over

(42%)11 15(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)11 14(56%)

/Yes

(62%)16 10(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)15 10(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Waterford United

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

10.96 avg / game

Blocked

82 total

Avg. 3.28

Waterford United

Total shots

12.50 avg / game

Blocked

112 total

Avg. 4.67

Drogheda United Pass Waterford United

Total passes

7101

Avg. 284 / game

Accurate

60%

Ball possession

41%

Total passes

6305

Avg. 263 / game

Accurate

59%

Ball possession

39%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.12

4.08

106

Corners

119

4.76

21.73

565

Throw-ins

583

23.32

1.50

Offsides

1.64

2.92

GK saves

103

4.12

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.04

2.40

0.00

0.00

9.38

244

Fouls

314

12.56

8.35

217

Tackles

253

10.12

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Drogheda United vs Waterford United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Drogheda United vs Waterford United on 29 May 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.

Drogheda United vs Waterford United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Drogheda United'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 Drogheda United 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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