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

Prediction Match Centre

Waterford United

LDWLW

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

? - ?

23/10/2026 11:45

Drogheda United

DDLDL

8th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Waterford United vs Drogheda United on 23 October 2026 (kick-off: 11:45) 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 October 23, 2026 at 11:45.
Waterford United are currently 9th with 20 points after 23 matches.
Drogheda United sit 8th with 22 points from 23 matches.

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

Avg.g

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Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 23/10/2026

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

01 Shamrock Rovers	50	25	15	5	5	40	22	18
02 Bohemians	43	25	12	7	6	40	27	13
03 St. Patricks Athletic	41	23	12	5	6	38	19	19
04 Dundalk	35	23	9	8	6	37	34	3
05 Shelbourne	34	24	8	10	6	35	35	0
06 Derry City	29	25	6	11	8	32	31	1
07 Galway United	24	22	6	6	10	29	37	-8
08 Drogheda United	22	23	5	7	11	27	40	-13
09 Waterford United	20	23	4	8	11	32	46	-14
10 Sligo Rovers	20	23	5	5	13	18	37	-19

Waterford United Last 6 matches

04/07/2026 01:45

Derry City 2 - 4 Waterford United

Ireland Premier Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Dundalk 2 - 3 Waterford United

Ireland Premier Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Waterford United 0 - 2 Shamrock Rovers

Ireland Premier Division

13/06/2026 01:45

Waterford United 4 - 0 Sligo Rovers

Ireland Premier Division

30/05/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 3 - 3 Waterford United

Ireland Premier Division

23/05/2026 01:45

Shelbourne 2 - 1 Waterford United

Ireland Premier Division

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

04/07/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 0 - 2 Bohemians

Ireland Premier Division

27/06/2026 01:45

Derry City 2 - 0 Drogheda United

Ireland Premier Division

20/06/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 2 - 2 Shelbourne

Ireland Premier Division

13/06/2026 01:45

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 0 Drogheda United

Ireland Premier Division

30/05/2026 01:45

Drogheda United 3 - 3 Waterford United

Ireland Premier Division

23/05/2026 02:00

Drogheda United 1 - 1 Dundalk

Ireland Premier Division

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ireland Premier Divisi...

Played games

Waterford United

Drogheda United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.00

Scored

Avg. per game

1.17

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.74

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 23 matches

YesNo

15 (65%)8 (35%)

In last 23 matches

NoYes

18 (78%)5 (22%)

Waterford United

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(87%)20 3(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)18 5(22%)

Under /Over

(39%)9 14(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

Under /Over

(48%)11 12(52%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

/Yes

(61%)14 9(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)14 9(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Waterford United

Drogheda United

Shots

Waterford United

Total shots

12.45 avg / game

Blocked

102 total

Avg. 4.64

Drogheda United

Total shots

10.64 avg / game

Blocked

73 total

Avg. 3.32

Waterford United Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

5861

Avg. 266 / game

Accurate

59%

Ball possession

40%

Total passes

6333

Avg. 288 / game

Accurate

60%

Ball possession

41%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Waterford United

Played games

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.09

Clean sheets

0.26

4.65

107

Corners

3.91

23.00

529

Throw-ins

499

21.70

1.74

Offsides

1.43

4.30

GK saves

3.09

Waterford United

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.26

2.04

0.00

0.00

12.39

285

Fouls

216

9.39

10.30

237

Tackles

186

8.09

NEXT MATCHES

07/10

Waterford United

St. Patricks Athletic

NEXT MATCHES

St. Patricks Athletic

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How We Build the Waterford United vs Drogheda United Prediction

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