Premier Division
Waterford vs Derry City
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Waterford Regional Sports Centre
Waterford vs Derry City Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Waterford vs Derry City carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 14/09 (Monday) at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Waterford vs Derry City prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Waterford vs Derry City
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Waterford vs Derry City call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 12-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Derry City the side to beat, with roughly 30% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Premier Division odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Waterford Preview
Waterford reach this fixture 29 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Waterford stand:
In this competition
7 won, 11 drawn, 11 lost
1.1 points per game
39 scored, at 1.34 a game
48 conceded, at 1.66 a game
Waterford, season-wide
7 won, 12 drawn, 11 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Tom Lonergan, 14 goals
Most assists: Benny Couto, 6 assists
Recent results — Waterford
11/09/2026 14:45
28/08/2026 14:45
21/08/2026 15:00
09/08/2026 10:00
02/08/2026 10:00
Derry City: how they are travelling
Derry City come in 29 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Derry City have produced:
In this competition
7 won, 13 drawn, 9 lost
1.17 points per game
41 scored, at 1.41 a game
40 conceded, at 1.38 a game
Derry City, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Liam Boyce, 1 goals
Most assists: Patrick McClean, 1 assists
Recent results — Derry City
11/09/2026 14:45
30/08/2026 11:00
21/08/2026 14:45
07/08/2026 14:45
02/08/2026 12:00
The head-to-head favours Derry City
Derry City have generally come out ahead of Waterford in their recent meetings.
From 25 match(es):
Derry City: 13 win(s)
Waterford: 8 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Waterford vs Derry City prediction.
Form comparison Waterford vs Derry City
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Waterford
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
W
W
|
1.1 |
| Home |
D
W
W
D
L
|
1.36 |
| Away |
W
D
D
W
W
|
0.87 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 29% | 20% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.5 | 3.47 |
| Scored | 1.34 | 1.36 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.66 | 1.14 | 2.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 57% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 21% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 34% | 29% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.4 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.97 | 1.83 | 2.1 |
Away Team
Derry City
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
W
D
|
1.17 |
| Home |
L
W
D
W
W
|
1.6 |
| Away |
D
W
L
D
D
|
0.71 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 40% | 7% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 3 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 1.73 | 1.07 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.27 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 66% | 60% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 33% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 20% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 0.92 | 1.68 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Waterford vs Derry City
Match: Waterford vs Derry City
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Monday, 14/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Waterford Regional Sports Centre
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Stats
The statistics for Waterford vs Derry City that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.47
League: 2.75
Both Teams to Score
64%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
74%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
40%
League: 51%
Cards
5.8
League: 4.44
Corners
10.53
League: 10.29
Home Team
Waterford
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
W
W
|
1.1 |
| Home |
D
W
W
D
L
|
1.36 |
| Away |
W
D
D
W
W
|
0.87 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 29% | 20% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.5 | 3.47 |
| Scored | 1.34 | 1.36 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.66 | 1.14 | 2.13 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 57% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 21% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 34% | 29% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.4 | 1.47 |
|
xGA
|
1.97 | 1.83 | 2.1 |
Away Team
Derry City
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
W
D
|
1.17 |
| Home |
L
W
D
W
W
|
1.6 |
| Away |
D
W
L
D
D
|
0.71 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 40% | 7% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 3 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 1.73 | 1.07 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.27 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 66% | 60% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 33% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 20% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 0.92 | 1.68 |
Corners
11.62 / Match
+15% Corners / Match
Waterford received +15% more corners than Derry City in the Premier Division
10.07 / Match
Dundalk
(9)
St Patrick's Athl.
(10)
Sligo Rovers
(7)
Bohemians
(3)
Shelbourne
(8)
Galway United
(5)
St Patrick's Athl.
(7)(5)
Shelbourne
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Bohemians
(10)
Sligo Rovers
(9)
St Patrick's Athl.
(5)
Waterford
(7)
Drogheda United
Cards
2.31 / Match
+16% Cards / Match
Derry City received +16% more cards than Waterford in the Premier Division
2.69 / Match
Dundalk
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(3)
Bohemians
(2)
Shelbourne
(1)
Galway United
(5)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)(3)
Shelbourne
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Bohemians
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Waterford
(1)
Drogheda United
Goals Scored
1.34 / Match
+5%
Derry City is +5% better in terms of goals scored
1.41 / Match
Dundalk
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(0)
Bohemians
(3)
Shelbourne
(1)
Galway United
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)(1)
Shelbourne
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Bohemians
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Waterford
(2)
Drogheda United
Goals Conceded
1.66 / Match
+17%
Waterford condeded +17% more goals than Derry City
1.38 / Match
Dundalk
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(0)
Bohemians
(1)
Shelbourne
(0)
Galway United
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)(0)
Shelbourne
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(5)
Bohemians
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(4)
Waterford
(0)
Drogheda United
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 46 | 29 | 17 | 56 | 1.87 |
| 2 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 47 | 25 | 22 | 53 | 1.77 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 53 | 36 | 17 | 53 | 1.77 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 47 | 46 | 1 | 41 | 1.37 |
| 5 |
Derry City
|
30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 42 | 40 | 2 | 37 | 1.23 |
| 6 |
Shelbourne
|
29 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 37 | 40 | -3 | 36 | 1.24 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 38 | 45 | -7 | 34 | 1.17 |
| 8 |
Waterford
|
30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 40 | 49 | -9 | 33 | 1.1 |
| 9 |
Drogheda United
|
30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 35 | 48 | -13 | 31 | 1.03 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 23 | 50 | -27 | 23 | 0.77 |
Odds
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