Dundalk vs Waterford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Jun 2026
Dundalk vs Waterford Predictions
Backing Dundalk -1 on the Asian Handicap means the insurance of money back if they beat Waterford by a single goal. However, there’s a nice return at odds of -133 if the home team win by two or more.
Read our in-depth Dundalk vs Waterford betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Dundalk vs Waterford Preview
Dundalk meet Waterford at Oriel Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 26 June.
Dundalk got a third straight victory in their last game. It was a 2-1 away win at Dalymount Park when meeting Bohemians. Ciaran Kilduff's team had 42% possession and totalled five shots on target, with Daniel Mullen and Eoin Kenny scoring one goal apiece.
Waterford lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Shamrock Rovers 2-0 at Waterford RSC. The Blues were restricted to just 28% possession and had two shots on goal.
3-3 Draw in Pair’s Previous H2H
The last encounter between the teams saw Dundalk draw 3-3 away to Waterford at Waterford RSC. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in four Waterford victories, three draws and three Dundalk wins.
| League of Ireland | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Dundalk |
21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 34 | 29 | 5 | 34:29 | 35 |
| 10 | Waterford |
21 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 25 | 42 | -17 | 25:42 | 14 |
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 16.2 attempts. Dundalk have had 51.8% possession and 6.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.1 corners.
Daryl Horgan leads the way with 4 goals, Gbemi Arubi has 3, with Tyreke Wilson and Declan McDaid scoring 2. Eoin Kenny is the top assists maker with 3.
Waterford have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.7 goals from 11.3 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 33.1% possession, 4.2 corners awarded and 5.8 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 14.6 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.
Tom Lonergan is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, Padraig Amond has 4, with Kevin Long and John Mahon both on 2. Dean McMenamy and Conan Noonan have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Dundalk predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Enda Minogue (GK), John Ross Wilson, Rob Cornwall, Bobby Burns, Keith Buckley, Aodh Dervin, Shane Tracey, Ronan Teahan, Eoin Kenny, Daryl Horgan, Danny Mullen.
Waterford predicted lineup (5-3-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Jordan Houston, Hayden Cann, John Mahon, Kevin Long, Benny Couto, Conan Noonan, Will Johnson, Dean McMenamy, Tommy Lonergan, Padraig Amond.
Main Match Prediction
We’re sweet on Dundalk for this League of Ireland game. The favourites are available at -1 on the Asian Handicap and we’re happy to take odds of -133 that are currently on offer for this pick.
It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best League of Ireland stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
A potentially entertaining bet is going for Dundalk to win by a 2-0 scoreline. At odds of +575, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.
Corners Prediction
Dundalk have failed to cover the 7.5 corners line in eight consecutive home matches, with Waterford conceding under 7.5 corners in their past seven games. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back Dundalk to go under the Team Corners line at odds of -143.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can provide entertainment and we’ve got Dundalk with the -1 Asian Handicap, one or both teams not scoring along with Dundalk Under 7.5 corners.
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Dundalk vs Waterford Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The favourites have a 67% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Dundalk chalked up at -204 to land a win in this League of Ireland clash. Waterford are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +450.
As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Dundalk at -111, Waterford at +410 or the draw at +155.
Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -172 on the BTTS market.
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Stats: League of Ireland matches only
Dundalk have recorded six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
Waterford haven’t tasted victory in the previous ten away matches. The Blues have managed eight defeats and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 2.80.
Dundalk beat Waterford 5-0 when the teams last met at Oriel Park. There have been four Dundalk victories, two draws and two Waterford wins in the previous 8 H2H meetings at Oriel Park.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dundalk Home Stats |
6-2-2 | 2.80 | 1.80 | 1.00 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
Waterford Away Stats |
0-2-8 | 3.90 | 1.10 | 2.80 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
- League of Ireland: 04/05 2026 Waterford 3 Dundalk 3
- League of Ireland: 13/03 2026 Dundalk 5 Waterford 0
- League of Ireland: 13/09 2024 Waterford 2 Dundalk 1
- League of Ireland: 28/06 2024 Dundalk 0 Waterford 2
- League of Ireland: 10/05 2024 Waterford 4 Dundalk 1
- League of Ireland: 15/03 2024 Dundalk 0 Waterford 0
- League of Ireland: 29/10 2021 Dundalk 1 Waterford 0
- League of Ireland: 03/09 2021 Waterford 1 Dundalk 1
- League of Ireland: 11/06 2021 Dundalk 1 Waterford 3
- League of Ireland: 30/04 2021 Waterford 0 Dundalk 3
Dundalk League Stats
Waterford League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 2.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 33.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Dundalk this season are Daryl Horgan (6), Gbemi Arubi (6), Eoin Kenny (4)
- Top Assistors for Dundalk this season are Daryl Horgan (6), Eoin Kenny (3), Gbemi Arubi (3)
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Dundalk vs Waterford Lineups & Team News
Make sure to look over the Dundalk vs Waterford team news before betting. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the League of Ireland along with up-to-date injury news.
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Dundalk Player Stats & Squad
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Waterford Player Stats & Squad
League of Ireland Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 23 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 35:20 | 44 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 35:17 | 38 |
| 3 | Bohemians | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 36:27 | 37 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 21 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 34:29 | 35 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 31:32 | 30 |
| 6 | Derry City | 23 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 28:27 | 26 |
| 7 | Galway United | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 28:31 | 24 |
| 8 | Drogheda United | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 27:36 | 22 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 15:33 | 19 |
| 10 | Waterford | 21 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 25:42 | 14 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 19:8 | 26 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 24:6 | 25 |
| 3 | Dundalk | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18:10 | 20 |
| 4 | Derry City | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 17:12 | 17 |
| 5 | Bohemians | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14:14 | 14 |
| 6 | Drogheda United | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14:14 | 14 |
| 7 | Galway United | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16:18 | 14 |
| 8 | Waterford | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 14:14 | 12 |
| 9 | Shelbourne | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 16:21 | 11 |
| 10 | Sligo Rovers | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9:16 | 11 |
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