Waterford United vs Drogheda United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 October

Waterford United

L L W L D

9th place in Ireland Premier Division

2-0

05/10/2025 11:00

Drogheda United

W D L W D

6th place in Ireland Premier Division

Ireland Premier Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Waterford United vs Drogheda United on 05 October 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) 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 are currently 9th with 39 points after 36 matches.
Drogheda United sit 6th with 51 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Waterford United to win with probability 38%.
Head-to-head history favors Drogheda United, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Waterford United have one win, while 3 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

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Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2025-10-05

Waterford United vs Drogheda United - Prediction & Odds

Waterford United

Drogheda United

2025-10-05 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 05/10/2025

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

08/08/2025 14:45

Drogheda United

0 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

30/05/2025 14:45

Waterford United

2 - 2

Drogheda United

IRE PR

04/04/2025 14:45

Drogheda United

2 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

11/10/2024 14:45

Waterford United

0 - 0

Drogheda United

IRE PR

26/07/2024 14:45

Drogheda United

2 - 0

Waterford United

IRE PR

23/05/2024 14:45

Waterford United

4 - 2

Drogheda United

IRE PR

Waterford United

17%

Draw

50%

Drogheda United

33%

Waterford United Last 6 matches

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

15/08/2025 14:45

Cork City 2 - 1 Waterford United IRFAIC

Win

Draw

Lost

100%

Last 6 matches Drogheda United

26/09/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 1 - 1 Derry City IRE PR

22/09/2025 14:45

Drogheda United 2 - 1 Shelbourne IRE PR

19/09/2025 14:45

Sligo Rovers 1 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

12/09/2025 14:30

Drogheda United 1 - 1 Shamrock Rovers IRFAIC

05/09/2025 14:00

St. Patricks Athletic 2 - 0 Drogheda United Leinster S C

31/08/2025 14:00

Shamrock Rovers 2 - 1 Drogheda United IRE PR

Win

17%

Draw

50%

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

Waterford United

Drogheda United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.89

Scored

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.72

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

12 (33%)24 (67%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

14 (39%)22 (61%)

Waterford United

Recent matches

Drogheda United

Under /Over

(81%)29 7(19%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(64%)23 13(36%)

Under /Over

(44%)16 20(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(19%)7 29(81%)

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

/Yes

(58%)21 15(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Waterford United

Drogheda United

Shots

Waterford United

Total shots

11.42 avg / game

Blocked

74 total

Avg. 4.11

Drogheda United

Total shots

11.31 avg / game

Blocked

50 total

Avg. 3.13

Waterford United Pass Drogheda United

Total passes

12659

Avg. 352 / game

Accurate

68%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

8991

Avg. 250 / game

Accurate

56%

Ball possession

36%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Waterford United

Played games

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.14

Clean sheets

0.39

4.86

175

Corners

162

4.50

22.33

804

Throw-ins

793

22.03

1.83

Offsides

1.25

3.56

128

GK saves

117

3.25

Waterford United

DISCIPLINARY

Drogheda United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.72

1.94

0.06

0.06

12.36

445

Fouls

373

10.36

10.69

385

Tackles

468

13.00

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 05 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 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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