Waterford United vs Derry City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 15 May

Waterford United

L W W D D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

2-2

15/05/2026 14:45

Derry City

W L D W L

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Waterford United vs Derry City on 15 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 Waterford United vs Derry City preview before placing your bet.

Waterford United are currently 9th with 25 points after 26 matches.
Derry City sit 6th with 30 points from 26 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Derry City to win with probability 54%.
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

14:45

2026-05-15

Waterford United vs Derry City - Prediction & Odds

Waterford United

Derry City

2026-05-15 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 15/05/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	51	26	15	6	5	40	22	18
02 St. Patricks Athletic	44	26	12	8	6	41	22	19
03 Bohemians	44	26	12	8	6	41	28	13
04 Dundalk	37	26	9	10	7	40	38	2
05 Shelbourne	34	25	8	10	7	35	36	-1
06 Derry City	30	26	6	12	8	33	32	1
07 Galway United	29	25	7	8	10	33	40	-7
08 Drogheda United	27	26	6	9	11	31	43	-12
09 Waterford United	25	26	5	10	11	34	47	-13
10 Sligo Rovers	22	26	5	7	14	23	43	-20

Head To Head

27/02/2026 15:45

Derry City

4 - 2

Waterford United

IRE PR

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

Waterford United

33%

Draw

Derry City

67%

Waterford United Last 6 matches

08/05/2026 15:00

St. Patricks Athletic 4 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR

04/05/2026 12:00

Waterford United 3 - 3 Dundalk IRE PR

01/05/2026 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

24/04/2026 14:45

Waterford United 1 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

18/04/2026 14:45

Sligo Rovers 2 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

06/04/2026 12:00

Bohemians 1 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Derry City

08/05/2026 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 0 Derry City IRE PR

04/05/2026 12:00

Derry City 1 - 1 Galway United IRE PR

01/05/2026 15:00

Bohemians 1 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

24/04/2026 15:00

Derry City 1 - 0 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

17/04/2026 14:45

Shelbourne 1 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

10/04/2026 14:45

Dundalk 2 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

50%

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

Waterford United

Derry City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.77

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.96

Scored

Avg. per game

0.85

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 26 matches

YesNo

13 (50%)13 (50%)

In last 26 matches

NoYes

14 (54%)12 (46%)

Waterford United

Recent matches

Derry City

Under /Over

(81%)21 5(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)18 8(31%)

Under /Over

(35%)9 17(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(12%)3 23(88%)

Under /Over

(42%)11 15(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)11 15(58%)

/Yes

(58%)15 11(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)17 9(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Waterford United

Derry City

Shots

Waterford United

Total shots

12.56 avg / game

Blocked

114 total

Avg. 4.56

Derry City

Total shots

13.40 avg / game

Blocked

103 total

Avg. 4.68

Waterford United Pass Derry City

Total passes

6539

Avg. 262 / game

Accurate

59%

Ball possession

39%

Total passes

10210

Avg. 408 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Waterford United

Played games

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.15

Clean sheets

0.23

4.88

127

Corners

151

5.81

23.42

609

Throw-ins

638

24.54

1.69

Offsides

1.23

4.00

104

GK saves

2.50

Waterford United

DISCIPLINARY

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.35

2.62

0.00

0.08

12.58

327

Fouls

312

12.00

10.15

264

Tackles

303

11.65

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Waterford United vs Derry City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Waterford United vs Derry City on 15 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.

Waterford United vs Derry City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Waterford United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Derry City'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 Waterford United and Derry City 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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