Drogheda United vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 August

Drogheda United

W D L W D

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

0-0

08/08/2025 14:45

Waterford United

L L W L D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Waterford United on 08 August 2025 (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 6th with 51 points after 36 matches.
Waterford United sit 9th with 39 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Drogheda United to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Drogheda United and Waterford United have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 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

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Weather

14:45

2025-08-08

Drogheda United vs Waterford United - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

Waterford United

2025-08-08 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 08/08/2025

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

30/05/2025 14:45

Waterford United

2 - 2

Drogheda United

IRE PR

04/04/2025 14:45

Drogheda United

2 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

11/10/2024 14:45

Waterford United

0 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

26/07/2024 14:45

Drogheda United

2 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

23/05/2024 14:45

Waterford United

4 - 2

Drogheda United

IRE PR

23/02/2024 15:45

Drogheda United

1 - 4

Waterford United

IRE PR

Drogheda United

33%

Draw

33%

Waterford United

33%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

01/08/2025 14:45

Bohemians 0 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

18/07/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 5 - 0 Crumlin United IRFAIC

04/07/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 0 Galway United IRE PR

27/06/2025 14:45

Derry City 3 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

23/06/2025 14:45

Cork City 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

20/06/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

03/08/2025 11:00

Waterford United 0 - 2 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

25/07/2025 14:45

Galway United 2 - 4 Waterford United IRE PR

18/07/2025 14:45

Waterford United 5 - 1 St. Mochtas IRFAIC

11/07/2025 14:45

Waterford United 2 - 0 Cork City IRE PR

04/07/2025 14:45

Derry City 7 - 2 Waterford United IRE PR

27/06/2025 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

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

Drogheda United

Waterford United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.72

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

14 (39%)22 (61%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

12 (33%)24 (67%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(64%)23 13(36%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

Under /Over

(19%)7 29(81%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

/Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)21 15(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Waterford United

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.31 avg / game

Blocked

50 total

Avg. 3.13

Waterford United

Total shots

11.42 avg / game

Blocked

74 total

Avg. 4.11

Drogheda United Pass Waterford United

Total passes

8991

Avg. 250 / game

Accurate

56%

Ball possession

36%

Total passes

12659

Avg. 352 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.14

4.50

162

Corners

175

4.86

22.03

793

Throw-ins

804

22.33

1.25

Offsides

1.83

3.25

117

GK saves

128

3.56

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.94

2.72

0.06

0.06

10.36

373

Fouls

445

12.36

13.00

468

Tackles

385

10.69

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 08 August 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.

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

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