Derry City vs Waterford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jul 2025

Two or Less Goals Predicted in this Clash

We believe that odds of -118 are appealing when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We’re of the opinion that Derry and Waterford will play out a low-scoring contest.

2-1 Win for Waterford in Last H2H Battle

Second-placed Derry City have enjoyed three straight wins, most recently beating Drogheda United 3-0. It was a home success at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The Candystripes had a whopping 73% of possession and recorded seven shots on target, with Sam Todd, Liam Boyce and Daniel Mullen scoring one goal apiece.

Bottom club Waterford have lost back-to-back away games. They recently suffered a 1-0 defeat against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium. John Coleman's side finished with just 36% possession and had four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Waterford have won the last two encounters against Derry. There was a 2-1 home victory at Waterford RSC after a 2-1 away success at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. In the previous 10 H2H games, there have been six Derry wins, three Waterford victories and a draw.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Derry City	28	13	6	9	38	30	8	38:30	45
7	Waterford	28	10	4	14	33	48	-15	33:48	34

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City have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts. Tiernan Lynch's team have averaged 53.5% possession and 4.2 corners per match, conceding 0.6 goals and 3.2 corners from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts.

Liam Boyce leads the way with 4 goals, Daniel Mullen has 3, with Michael Duffy and Kevin Holt scoring 2. Michael Duffy is the top assists maker on 2.

Waterford have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 3.9 shots on goal, 9.7 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Blues average 47.7% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 12.3 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Padraig Amond has scored 5 goals, followed by Tom Lonergan on 3 and Conan Noonan with 2. Conan Noonan has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Derry City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Brian Maher (GK), Kevin Holt, Mark Connolly, Hayden Cann, Sam Todd, Ronan Boyce, Michael Duffy, Carl Winchester, Sadou Diallo, Gavin Whyte, Liam Boyce.

Waterford confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Bradley Wade (GK), Ryan Burke, Andrew Boyle, Darragh Leahy, Grant Horton, James Olayinka, Sam Glenfield, Conan Noonan, Rowan McDonald, Tom Lonergan, Padraig Amond.

Derry City vs Waterford Prediction & Betting Tips

Our research tells us that a price of -118 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a worthwhile bet for this League of Ireland encounter. This wager has a big prospect of landing a payout according to the stats.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest League of Ireland team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

Key Derry City vs Waterford league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Derry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Derry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Waterford games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Waterford games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Waterford games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

If you are looking for bigger odds, then Under 1.5 Goals is a viable alternative. This bet will reward backers if there’s a goalless draw or one of the teams lands a victory by a single goal.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Derry 2 - 0 Waterford

There could be merit in backing Derry to win 2-0. Odds of +550 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -120

There has been seven consecutive Derry matches where 9.5 corners have not been covered, with the same thing happening in four of the past four Waterford games. There’s a chance to go under the Total Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -120 available.

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

+110

Under 9.5

-150

Derry Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Waterford Corners

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-163

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Derry City vs Waterford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Derry Victory

Derry City are forecasted to have a 67% chance of triumphing in this League of Ireland encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -200. Waterford are seen as the most unlikely winner at +550.

One way of getting with Derry is taking them at -111 on the Asian Handicap -1. You’re successful if they beat Waterford by two goals and get money back if the margin is just one.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. If you believe this suggests that there will be a one-sided or low-scoring affair, then BTTS No could be a great pick at -150.

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Full-Time Result

1

-200

X

+300

2

+550

Half-Time Result

1

+105

X

+125

2

+550

Double Chance

1X

-901

12

-450

X2

+150

Draw No Bet

1

-549

2

+350

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-111

2 Hcp +1

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-133

Over 2.5

+105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+110

No

-150

Derry Winners in Six of Past Eight H2H Matches at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium

Derry have racked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Waterford haven’t triumphed in three straight games on the road. John Coleman's side have clocked up six losses, three wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Waterford were 2-1 victors against Derry last time out at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. In the past 8 H2H meetings at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, Derry have won six and Waterford two.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Derry City Home Stats		5-2-3	2.60	1.60	1.00	6	4	6	4
Waterford Away Stats		3-1-6	2.10	0.80	1.30	4	6	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Derry City vs Waterford Lineups & Team News

The Derry vs Waterford team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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