Derry City vs Waterford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Feb 2025

Back Blues to Cause Candystripes Problems

We’re confident with our pick of Waterford +1 on the Asian Handicap and you can land odds of -114 that they draw or defeat Derry. Money is returned if the underdogs are beaten by one goal.

Derry Have Won 7 Out of 10 on the H2H

Derry City were winners last time out. It was a 1-0 home win against Bohemians at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The Northern Ireland club had 44% possession and totalled three shots on target, with Michael Duffy netting the winner early in the first half.

Waterford were beaten in their previous game, losing 1-0 at home to Shelbourne at Waterford RSC. The Blues didn’t see much of the ball with just 35% possession and one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Derry have racked up four straight victories over Waterford. Their last clash saw Derry enjoy a 1-0 away win at Waterford RSC. The past 10 H2H meetings have included seven victories for Derry, two wins for Waterford and a single draw.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Derry City	24	12	4	8	35	26	9	35:26	40
7	Waterford	24	9	3	12	28	42	-14	28:42	30

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City have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 13.3 attempts. The Candystripes have averaged 55.4% possession and 6.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.1 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 12.5 attempts and 2.4 corners.

Michael Duffy and Patrick Hoban lead the way with 2 goals, while Colm Whelan has 1. Dominic Thomas, Daniel Mullen and Michael Duffy are the leading assists makers with 1.

Waterford have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.9 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. Keith Long's team have averaged 49.7% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 6.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 15.3 attempts.

Padraig Amond is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Rowan McDonald, Tom Lonergan, Conan Noonan and Sam Glenfield have 1. Rowan McDonald, Padraig Amond and Ben McCormack have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derry City confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Brian Maher (GK), Ciaron Harkin, Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Shane Ferguson, Carl Winchester, Dominic Thomas, Adam O'Reilly, Gavin Whyte, Michael Duffy, Liam Boyce.

Waterford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Kacper Radkowski, Andrew Boyle, Darragh Leahy, Navajo Bakboord, Rowan McDonald, Dean McMenamy, Kyle White, Conan Noonan, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond.

Derry City vs Waterford Prediction & Betting Tips

We will take Waterford +1 for this League of Ireland clash at -114. This means a nice return from this wager if they win or draw and we think the visitors have the potential to get the right result.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Derry City vs Waterford league stats:

• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 8 of their last 10 games.

Waterford +1 Probability

The betting sites make it a 53.3% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Derry 0 - 0 Waterford

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Corners Prediction

Derry Under 5.5 Corners -133

Derry have had under 5.5 corners in three straight matches. We think that Derry will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at -133.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Derry

Total

7.40 4.20 3.20

Home

7.40 5.30 2.10

Away

7.90 3.50 4.40

Waterford

Total

10.00 4.80 5.20

Home

10.90 5.60 5.30

Away

10.40 4.00 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Derry Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-138

Waterford Corners

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-175

Most Corners

1

-294

X

+600

2

+255

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Derry City vs Waterford Odds

Bookies favourites Derry City are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Premier Division game and the -188 about them triumphing means a 65% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Waterford are trading at +525.

The game is predicted to be a low-scoring one and that is borne out by Under 2.5 Goals trading at short odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

-188

X

+310

2

+525

Half-Time Result

1

+110

X

+120

2

+550

Double Chance

1X

-800

12

-450

X2

+137.5

Draw No Bet

1

-549

2

+350

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-111

2 Hcp +1

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+105

No

-143

Derry City vs Waterford Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Derry vs Waterford team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

The League of Ireland squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

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