Drogheda United vs Waterford United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 July

Drogheda United

D W D L L

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

2-0

26/07/2024 14:45

Waterford United

L L D L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Drogheda United vs Waterford United on 26 July 2024 (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 9th with 34 points after 36 matches.
Waterford United sit 7th with 45 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Waterford United to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Waterford United, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Drogheda 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

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Weather

14:45

2024-07-26

Drogheda United vs Waterford United - Prediction & Odds

Drogheda United

Waterford United

2024-07-26 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 26/07/2024

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

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

24/09/2021 14:45

Waterford United

1 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

30/07/2021 14:45

Drogheda United

1 - 2

Waterford United

IRE PR

08/05/2021 13:00

Waterford United

0 - 7

Drogheda United

IRE PR

19/03/2021 13:45

Drogheda United

1 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

Drogheda United

33%

Draw

Waterford United

67%

Drogheda United Last 6 matches

19/07/2024 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 1 Dundalk IRFAIC

12/07/2024 14:45

Dundalk 4 - 2 Drogheda United IRE PR

04/07/2024 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

28/06/2024 14:45

Derry City 5 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

13/06/2024 14:45

Galway United 3 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

07/06/2024 14:45

Drogheda United 0 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Waterford United

19/07/2024 14:45

Waterford United 2 - 1 Cockhill Celtic IRFAIC

12/07/2024 14:45

Galway United 1 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

04/07/2024 14:45

Waterford United 1 - 0 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

28/06/2024 14:45

Dundalk 0 - 2 Waterford United IRE PR

24/06/2024 14:30

Kerry FC 1 - 2 Waterford United INT CF

13/06/2024 14:45

Waterford United 0 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

Win

67%

Draw

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

Drogheda United

Waterford United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored

Avg. per game

0.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.61

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

15 (42%)21 (58%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

14 (39%)22 (61%)

Drogheda United

Recent matches

Waterford United

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

Under /Over

(50%)18 18(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

/Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Drogheda United

Waterford United

Shots

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.47 avg / game

Blocked

67 total

Avg. 3.19

Waterford United

Total shots

11.11 avg / game

Blocked

77 total

Avg. 3.67

Drogheda United Pass Waterford United

Total passes

9269

Avg. 273 / game

Accurate

55%

Ball possession

39%

Total passes

12148

Avg. 357 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Drogheda United

Played games

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.19

3.81

137

Corners

169

4.69

4.97

179

Throw-ins

203

5.64

1.58

Offsides

1.47

2.50

GK saves

119

3.31

Drogheda United

DISCIPLINARY

Waterford United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.50

2.39

0.14

0.06

10.92

393

Fouls

383

10.64

13.44

484

Tackles

520

14.44

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 26 July 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.

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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