Waterford United vs Drogheda United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 May

Waterford United

L L D L D

7th place in Ireland Premier Division

4-2

23/05/2024 14:45

Drogheda United

D W D L L

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Waterford United vs Drogheda United on 23 May 2024 (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 Drogheda United preview before placing your bet.

Waterford United will face Drogheda United in Ireland Premier Division on May 23, 2024 at 14:45.
Waterford United are currently 7th with 45 points after 36 matches.
Drogheda United sit 9th with 34 points from 36 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.14.

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

2024-05-23

Waterford United vs Drogheda United - Prediction & Odds

Waterford United

Drogheda United

2024-05-23 14:45

STANDINGS UP TO 23/05/2024

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

23/02/2024 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

24/08/2018 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 1

Waterford United

IRFAIC

Drogheda United

33%

Draw

Waterford United

67%

Waterford United Last 6 matches

17/05/2024 14:45

Shelbourne 1 - 0 Waterford United

IRE PR

10/05/2024 14:45

Waterford United 4 - 1 Dundalk

IRE PR

06/05/2024 11:59

Shamrock Rovers 1 - 3 Waterford United

IRE PR

03/05/2024 15:00

Sligo Rovers 0 - 1 Waterford United

IRE PR

26/04/2024 14:45

Waterford United 0 - 2 Derry City

IRE PR

19/04/2024 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 1 Waterford United

IRE PR

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

17/05/2024 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 3 Galway United

IRE PR

10/05/2024 14:45

Shelbourne 1 - 1 Drogheda United

IRE PR

06/05/2024 08:00

Drogheda United 2 - 1 Dundalk

IRE PR

03/05/2024 14:45

St. Patricks Athletic 1 - 0 Drogheda United

IRE PR

29/04/2024 15:00

Shamrock Rovers 4 - 0 Drogheda United

IRE PR

26/04/2024 14:45

Drogheda United 3 - 1 Sligo Rovers

IRE PR

Win

33%

Draw

17%

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

Waterford United

Drogheda United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.64

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.69

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.86

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

18 (50%)18 (50%)

Waterford United

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)25 11(31%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)18 18(50%)

/Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Waterford United

Drogheda United

Shots

Waterford United

Total shots

11.11 avg / game

Blocked

77 total

Avg. 3.67

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.47 avg / game

Blocked

67 total

Avg. 3.19

Waterford United Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

12148

Avg. 357 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

9269

Avg. 273 / game

Accurate

55%

Ball possession

39%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Waterford United

Played games

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.19

Clean sheets

0.28

4.69

169

Corners

137

3.81

5.64

203

Throw-ins

179

4.97

1.47

Offsides

1.58

3.31

119

GK saves

2.50

Waterford United

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.39

2.50

0.06

0.14

10.64

383

Fouls

393

10.92

14.44

520

Tackles

484

13.44

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

How We Build the Waterford United vs Drogheda United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Waterford United vs Drogheda United on 23 May 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.

Waterford United vs Drogheda United 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 Drogheda 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 Waterford United and Drogheda 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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