Premier Division
Waterford vs Dundalk
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Waterford Regional Sports Centre
Waterford vs Dundalk Prediction & Stats - Premier Division 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Waterford vs Dundalk carries real history into this round of the Premier Division.
The two sides meet on 11/09 (Friday) at Waterford Regional Sports Centre, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Waterford vs Dundalk prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Waterford vs Dundalk
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Waterford vs Dundalk call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Dundalk
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Dundalk the side to beat, with roughly 37% 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, 11 drawn, 11 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Tom Lonergan, 14 goals
Most assists: Benny Couto, 5 assists
Recent results — Waterford
28/08/2026 14:45
21/08/2026 15:00
09/08/2026 10:00
02/08/2026 10:00
25/07/2026 12:00
Dundalk: how they are travelling
Dundalk come in 29 matches into their Premier Division.
Here is what Dundalk have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 10 drawn, 9 lost
1.38 points per game
46 scored, at 1.59 a game
45 conceded, at 1.55 a game
Dundalk, season-wide
10 won, 10 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Daryl Horgan, 10 goals
Most assists: Daryl Horgan, 10 assists
Recent results — Dundalk
28/08/2026 15:00
21/08/2026 14:45
07/08/2026 15:00
31/07/2026 14:45
24/07/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Dundalk
Dundalk have generally come out ahead of Waterford in their recent meetings.
From 24 match(es):
Dundalk: 12 win(s)
Waterford: 8 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Waterford vs Dundalk prediction.
Form comparison Waterford vs Dundalk
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
D
W
W
D
|
1.1 |
| Home |
W
W
D
L
W
|
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
Dundalk
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
W
L
|
1.38 |
| Home |
L
W
L
D
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
W
L
D
L
|
1.27 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 34% | 43% | 27% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 2.93 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 1.64 | 1.53 |
| Conceded | 1.55 | 1.29 | 1.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 76% | 71% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 29% | 7% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 0% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.83 | 1.91 | 1.74 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.42 | 1.56 |
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 Dundalk
Match: Waterford vs Dundalk
Competition: Premier Division
Date: Friday, 11/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Waterford Regional Sports Centre
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Stats
The statistics for Waterford vs Dundalk that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.92
League: 2.75
Both Teams to Score
69%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
86%
League: 76%
Over 2.5+
48%
League: 51%
Cards
5.31
League: 4.44
Corners
11.49
League: 10.29
Home Team
Waterford
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
D
|
1.1 |
| Home |
W
W
D
L
W
|
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
Dundalk
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
W
L
|
1.38 |
| Home |
L
W
L
D
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
W
L
D
L
|
1.27 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 34% | 43% | 27% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 2.93 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.59 | 1.64 | 1.53 |
| Conceded | 1.55 | 1.29 | 1.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 76% | 71% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 29% | 7% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 0% | 13% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.83 | 1.91 | 1.74 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.42 | 1.56 |
Corners
11.62 / Match
+8% Corners / Match
Waterford received +8% more corners than Dundalk in the Premier Division
10.76 / Match
St Patrick's Athl.
(10)
Sligo Rovers
(7)
Bohemians
(3)
Shelbourne
(8)
Galway United
(5)
St Patrick's Athl.
(7)
Derry City
(7)(3)
Drogheda United
(10)
Galway United
(7)
Shamrock Rovers
(10)
Sligo Rovers
(3)
St Patrick's Athl.
(10)
Drogheda United
(5)
Shelbourne
Cards
2.31 / Match
+13% Cards / Match
Dundalk received +13% more cards than Waterford in the Premier Division
2.62 / Match
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(3)
Bohemians
(2)
Shelbourne
(1)
Galway United
(5)
St Patrick's Athl.
(3)
Derry City
(1)(3)
Drogheda United
(3)
Galway United
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Sligo Rovers
(4)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Drogheda United
(5)
Shelbourne
Goals Scored
1.34 / Match
+19%
Dundalk is +19% better in terms of goals scored
1.59 / Match
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Sligo Rovers
(0)
Bohemians
(3)
Shelbourne
(1)
Galway United
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Derry City
(4)(3)
Drogheda United
(1)
Galway United
(2)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Drogheda United
(1)
Shelbourne
Goals Conceded
1.66 / Match
+7%
Waterford condeded +7% more goals than Dundalk
1.55 / Match
St Patrick's Athl.
(0)
Sligo Rovers
(0)
Bohemians
(1)
Shelbourne
(0)
Galway United
(0)
St Patrick's Athl.
(1)
Derry City
(2)(2)
Drogheda United
(2)
Galway United
(3)
Shamrock Rovers
(1)
Sligo Rovers
(1)
St Patrick's Athl.
(2)
Drogheda United
(2)
Shelbourne
Premier Division Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers
|
29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 46 | 27 | 19 | 56 | 1.93 |
| 2 |
St Patrick's Athl.
|
29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 45 | 25 | 20 | 50 | 1.72 |
| 3 |
Bohemians
|
29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 50 | 34 | 16 | 50 | 1.72 |
| 4 |
Dundalk
|
29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 46 | 45 | 1 | 40 | 1.38 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne
|
28 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 37 | 39 | -2 | 36 | 1.29 |
| 6 |
Derry City
|
29 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 41 | 40 | 1 | 34 | 1.17 |
| 7 |
Galway United
|
28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 36 | 42 | -6 | 34 | 1.21 |
| 8 |
Waterford
|
29 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 39 | 48 | -9 | 32 | 1.1 |
| 9 |
Drogheda United
|
29 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 33 | 48 | -15 | 28 | 0.97 |
| 10 |
Sligo Rovers
|
29 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 48 | -25 | 23 | 0.79 |
Odds
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