Waterford United vs Derry City Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – October 17

Waterford United

L L W L D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

1-2

17/10/2025 14:45

Derry City

D D W W W

2nd place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Waterford United vs Derry City on October 17, 2025 (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 for you.

Waterford United are currently 9th with 39 points after 36 matches.
Derry City sit 2nd with 63 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Derry City to win with probability 50%.
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

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Pred

Correct

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Weather

14:45

2025-10-17

Waterford United vs Derry City - Prediction & Odds

Waterford United

Derry City

2025-10-17 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 17/10/2025

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

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

26/04/2024 14:45

Waterford United

0 - 2

Derry City

IRE PR

Waterford United

33%

Draw

Derry City

67%

Waterford United Last 6 matches

05/10/2025 11:00

Waterford United 2 - 0 Drogheda United IRE PR

26/09/2025 14:45

Shelbourne 2 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR

22/09/2025 14:45

Waterford United 1 - 2 Shamrock Rovers IRE PR

19/09/2025 14:45

Bohemians 2 - 1 Waterford United IRE PR

29/08/2025 14:45

Cork City 2 - 0 Waterford United IRE PR

22/08/2025 14:45

Waterford United 1 - 2 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Derry City

05/10/2025 11:00

Derry City 1 - 0 Sligo Rovers IRE PR

26/09/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

19/09/2025 14:45

Derry City 1 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

12/09/2025 14:45

Bohemians 3 - 4 Derry City IRE PR

29/08/2025 14:45

Derry City 2 - 2 St. Patricks Athletic IRE PR

22/08/2025 14:45

Galway United 1 - 2 Derry City IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

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

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored

Avg. per game

0.72

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

12 (33%)24 (67%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

20 (56%)16 (44%)

Waterford United

Recent matches

Derry City

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

/Yes

(58%)21 15(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Waterford United

Derry City

Shots

Waterford United

Total shots

11.42 avg / game

Blocked

74 total

Avg. 4.11

Derry City

Total shots

12.36 avg / game

Blocked

40 total

Avg. 2.86

Waterford United Pass Derry City

Total passes

12659

Avg. 352 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

15726

Avg. 437 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Waterford United

Played games

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.14

Clean sheets

0.33

4.86

175

Corners

161

4.47

22.33

804

Throw-ins

854

23.72

1.83

Offsides

1.89

3.56

128

GK saves

2.44

Waterford United

DISCIPLINARY

Derry City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.72

114

3.17

0.06

0.19

12.36

445

Fouls

444

12.33

10.69

385

Tackles

426

11.83

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 17 October 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.

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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