Good pick · fair odds 1.63 · bookmaker 1.57 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.57Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultDerry City to win ✗40% · @2.38
Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓62% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 11.77
Waterford vs Derry City preview and prediction
The match
The Premier Division sees Waterford take on Derry City on Monday 14 September, kicking off at 19:45 (WAT) at Regional Sports Centre. Waterford are 7th with 43 points from 36 games (in the bottom half), while Derry City sit 5th on 48 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Waterford's last 5: DWWDW Most recently they drew with Dundalk 1–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Derry City's last 5: WWDLW Most recently they beat Shelbourne 1–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 July 2026, finished Derry City 2–4 Waterford. Across their last 2 meetings Waterford have won 1, Derry City 1, with 0 draws and 6.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 2 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.4 for Waterford and 1.4 for Derry City. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 62%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Waterford 38%, draw 23%, Derry City 40%.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.57.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 62% chance at odds of 1.57. Predicted score: Waterford 1–1 Derry City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Waterford38%fair 2.66 · @2.62
Draw23%fair 4.40 · @3.40
Derry City40%fair 2.52 · @2.38
2.85Expected goals
1.40Waterford xG
1.45Derry City xG
62%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–28%
0–18%
2–18%
1–08%
0–26%
From our goals model: Waterford 1.4 – 1.4 Derry City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Waterford vs Derry City?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.57.
Who will win Waterford vs Derry City?
On our numbers Waterford have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Derry City 40%.
How many goals will there be in Waterford vs Derry City?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Waterford vs Derry City?
Our predicted score is Waterford 1–1 Derry City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Waterford vs Derry City?
Waterford vs Derry City (Premier Division) kicks off on Monday 14 September 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Regional Sports Centre.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
