Waterford vs Drogheda United Prediction, Odds & Tips
Home or Draw (1X)Odds1.18
WaterfordDrawDrogheda United
50%35%15%
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
54%
Why we like it
- Model advice: Double chance : Waterford or draw.
- Recent form: Waterford WDDLL, Drogheda United WWLLW (oldest to newest).
- Waterford score 1.4 a game this season; Drogheda United score 1.2.
Match preview
Waterford host Drogheda United in the Premier Division (Regular Season - 35) on Friday, 23 October 2026 at Waterford Regional Sports Centre.
This season Waterford score 1.4 and concede 1.7 goals a game; Drogheda United score 1.2 and concede 1.6.
In their last 5 meetings, Waterford won 2, Drogheda United won 1 and 2 ended level.
Our model leans towards Home or Draw (1X) with 85% confidence, priced at 1.18.
Quick answers
Who will win Waterford vs Drogheda United?
Our model gives Waterford 50%, the draw 35% and Drogheda United 15%. Our tip is Home or Draw (1X) (85% confidence).
Will both teams score?
Our BTTS pick is yes, both teams to score (GG), with 53% confidence.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
We expect over 2.5 goals (three or more), 54% confidence.
What is the predicted correct score?
Our most likely score is Waterford 1 - 1 Drogheda United. Correct-score picks are long shots, so treat it as a guide.
What is the safest bet?
Double chance 1X (Home or Draw (1X)) has 85% confidence at odds of 1.18.
When is Waterford vs Drogheda United?
Kick-off is Friday, 23 October 2026, 18:45 UTC at Waterford Regional Sports Centre. The time on this page is shown in your own time zone.
Match events
- 24'Leo BurneyAssist: Conor Kane●
- 42'Warren Davis ⇄ Mark Doyle⇄
- ●H. CannAssist: Bernardo Piexoto Couto43'
- ●C.NoonanAssist: Tom Lonergan67'
- 71'ethan brien o ⇄ Alfie Bates⇄
- 71'Shane Farrell ⇄ Keegan Ancelin⇄
- 79'Leo Burney ⇄ Ryan Markey⇄
- ●Padraig AmondAssist: Evan McLaughlin83'
- ⇄C.Noonan ⇄ Dean Mcmenamy86'
- ⇄Evan McLaughlin ⇄ Luke Heeney86'
- Luke Heeney88'
- 90+2'Conor Keeley
Match stats
WaterfordDrogheda United
Expected goals (xG)
2.051.08
Key stats
Per game, this seasonWaterfordDrogheda United
Model comparison
PercentWaterfordDrogheda United
Goals scored, last 5
8.08.0
Goals conceded, last 5
8.06.0
Goal forecast: Waterford Under 2.5, Drogheda United Under 2.5Model verdict: Win or draw
Waterford · last 2
1W 0D 1L19 OctHGalway United3-2W
16 OctABohemians2-1L
Drogheda United · last 1
1W 0D 0L16 OctHDerry City2-0W
Head to head
Last 10May 2026Drogheda United3-3Waterford
May 2026Waterford2-1Drogheda United
Feb 2026Drogheda United2-0Waterford
Oct 2025Waterford2-0Drogheda United
Aug 2025Drogheda United0-0Waterford
May 2025Waterford2-2Drogheda United
Apr 2025Drogheda United2-0Waterford
Oct 2024Waterford0-0Drogheda United
Jul 2024Drogheda United2-0Waterford
May 2024Waterford4-2Drogheda United
Best available odds
DecimalHT/FT
1/X13.00
1/229.00
X/28.50
X/X6.00
1/13.00
X/15.00
2/121.00
2/X15.00
2/26.00
Correct score
1-17.50
1-08.00
2-08.50
2-18.50
0-012.00
3-013.00
3-113.00
2-215.00
0-115.00
1-215.00
3-223.00
4-026.00
0-221.00
Highlighted = our pick. Odds change; check with the bookmaker before betting.
Confirmed line-ups
ConfirmedWaterford 4-4-2
1S. McMullan
16H. Cann
5J. Mahon
13K. Long
3Benny Couto
2J. Houston
7N. Mawene
8E. McLaughlin
10C. Noonan
9P. Amond
18T. Lonergan
Drogheda United 3-5-2
44Fynn Michael Cordell Talley
4A. Quinn
22C. Keeley
5Leo Burney
2E. Agbaje
8Ethan O'Brien
10B. Kavanagh
17S. Farrell
3C. Kane
24W. Davis
11T. Oluwa
