Waterford host Drogheda United in the Premier Division on Friday, 23 October 2026. Our model makes Waterford the favourite at 44%, with the draw at 26% and Drogheda United at 30%.
Form and league position
Waterford sit 8th of 10 with 37 points from 34 games (48 scored, 58 conceded), recent form D-D-L-L-W. Drogheda United sit 9th of 10 with 37 points from 34 games (41 scored, 54 conceded), recent form W-W-L-L-W.
Head-to-head record
The two sides have met 5 times in our records: Waterford won 2, Drogheda United won 1 and 2 ended level, with an average of 2.6 goals per meeting.
Goals outlook
Attack-versus-defence rates give an expected score of 1.6–1.4, about 3.0 goals in total. That puts Over 2.5 goals at 57% and both teams to score at 61%.
Team news
No injuries or suspensions are reported for either squad.
What the market says
Bookmakers price Waterford at 2.10, the draw at 3.55 and Drogheda United at 3.16; those prices are blended into the probabilities above.
Prediction
Waterford to win (44%), most likely score 2-1.
This preview is a model projection built from league standings, recent form, goal rates, reported absences and, where available, bookmaker prices. It is refreshed automatically as new data arrives.
