Premier Division
Waterford vs Drogheda United
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Waterford Regional Sports Centre
Waterford vs Drogheda United Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Waterford vs Drogheda United carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 23/10 (Friday) at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Waterford vs Drogheda United prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Waterford vs Drogheda United
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Waterford vs Drogheda United call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Waterford or Draw
Last updated on 21-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Waterford the side to beat, with roughly 51% 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 34 match into their Premier Division. Here is where Waterford stand:
In this competition
8 won, 13 drawn, 13 lost
1.09 points per game
48 scored, at 1.41 a game
58 conceded, at 1.71 a game
Waterford, season-wide
8 won, 13 drawn, 13 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Tom Lonergan, 15 goals
Most assists: Benny Couto, 10 assists
Recent results — Waterford
19/10/2026 14:45
16/10/2026 14:45
18/09/2026 15:00
14/09/2026 14:45
11/09/2026 14:45
Drogheda United: how they are travelling
Drogheda United come in 34 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Drogheda United have produced:
In this competition
9 won, 10 drawn, 15 lost
1.09 points per game
41 scored, at 1.21 a game
54 conceded, at 1.59 a game
Drogheda United, season-wide
9 won, 10 drawn, 15 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mark Doyle, 10 goals
Most assists: Brandon Kavanagh, 6 assists
Recent results — Drogheda United
16/10/2026 14:45
08/10/2026 15:00
18/09/2026 15:00
14/09/2026 14:45
11/09/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Drogheda United
Drogheda United have generally come out ahead of Waterford in their recent meetings.
From 19 match(es):
Drogheda United: 9 win(s)
Waterford: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Waterford vs Drogheda United prediction.
Form comparison Waterford vs Drogheda United
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 |
W
L
L
D
D
|
1.09 |
| Home |
W
D
D
W
W
|
1.41 |
| Away |
L
L
W
D
D
|
0.76 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 29% | 18% |
| Goals | 3.12 | 2.71 | 3.53 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 1.47 | 1.35 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.24 | 2.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 65% | 59% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 24% | 35% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.49 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.89 | 1.72 | 2.06 |
Away Team
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
L
L
|
1.09 |
| Home |
D
W
W
L
L
|
1.24 |
| Away |
L
L
L
W
D
|
0.94 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 29% | 24% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 2.41 | 3.18 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1.18 | 1.24 |
| Conceded | 1.59 | 1.24 | 1.94 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 41% | 76% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 47% | 12% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 29% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.27 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.65 | 1.77 |
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 Drogheda United
Match: Waterford vs Drogheda United
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 23/10/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Waterford Regional Sports Centre
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Stats
The statistics for Waterford vs Drogheda United that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.95
League: 2.79
Both Teams to Score
71%
League: 61%
Over 1.5+
85%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
56%
League: 52%
Cards
3.82
League: 4.38
Corners
9.59
League: 10.32
Home Team
Waterford
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
D
D
|
1.09 |
| Home |
W
D
D
W
W
|
1.41 |
| Away |
L
L
W
D
D
|
0.76 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 29% | 18% |
| Goals | 3.12 | 2.71 | 3.53 |
| Scored | 1.41 | 1.47 | 1.35 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1.24 | 2.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 65% | 59% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 24% | 35% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.49 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.89 | 1.72 | 2.06 |
Away Team
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
L
L
|
1.09 |
| Home |
D
W
W
L
L
|
1.24 |
| Away |
L
L
L
W
D
|
0.94 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 26% | 29% | 24% |
| Goals | 2.79 | 2.41 | 3.18 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1.18 | 1.24 |
| Conceded | 1.59 | 1.24 | 1.94 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 41% | 76% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 47% | 12% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 29% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.27 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.65 | 1.77 |
Corners
11.44 / Match
+11% Corners / Match
Waterford received +11% more corners than Drogheda United in the Premier Division
10.29 / Match
Galway United
(6)
Bohemians
(4)
Shamrock Rovers
(8)
Derry City
(7)
Dundalk
(9)
St Patrick's Athl.
(10)
Sligo Rovers
(6)(4)
Derry City
(4)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Bohemians
(1)
Shelbourne
(6)
Sligo Rovers
(5)
Dundalk
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
Cards
2.21 / Match
+26% Cards / Match
Waterford received +26% more cards than Drogheda United in the Premier Division
1.76 / Match
Galway United
(2)
Bohemians
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(4)
Derry City
(1)
Dundalk
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(3)(3)
Derry City
(0)
Shamrock Rovers
(0)
Bohemians
(1)
Shelbourne
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Dundalk
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
Goals Scored
1.41 / Match
+17%
Waterford is +17% better in terms of goals scored
1.21 / Match
Galway United
(3)
Bohemians
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Derry City
(2)
Dundalk
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(0)(2)
Derry City
(1)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Bohemians
(2)
Shelbourne
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(2)
Dundalk
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
Goals Conceded
1.71 / Match
+7%
Waterford condeded +7% more goals than Drogheda United
1.59 / Match
Galway United
(2)
Bohemians
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(3)
Derry City
(2)
Dundalk
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(0)(0)
Derry City
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(2)
Bohemians
(1)
Shelbourne
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(3)
Dundalk
(2)
St Patrick's Athl.
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
34 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 54 | 35 | 19 | 65 | 1.91 |
| 2 |
Bohemians
|
34 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 60 | 41 | 19 | 62 | 1.82 |
| 3 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 53 | 28 | 25 | 59 | 1.74 |
| 4 |
Shelbourne
|
34 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 49 | 47 | 2 | 46 | 1.35 |
| 5 |
Derry City
|
34 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 46 | 44 | 2 | 44 | 1.29 |
| 6 |
Dundalk
|
34 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 51 | 56 | -5 | 42 | 1.24 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
34 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 46 | 51 | -5 | 41 | 1.21 |
| 8 |
Waterford
|
34 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 48 | 58 | -10 | 37 | 1.09 |
| 9 |
Drogheda United
|
34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 41 | 54 | -13 | 37 | 1.09 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
34 | 5 | 9 | 20 | 26 | 60 | -34 | 24 | 0.71 |
Odds
