Waterford vs Derry City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Waterford vs Derry City

Waterford host Derry City in this League of Ireland clash at Waterford RSC, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 17 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Derry could secure the spoils against Waterford and we’ll take this selection on the Full-Time Result market. There are attractive odds of -111 and we can’t resist the opportunity to back the visitors.

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Waterford landed a win when last in action. It was a 2-0 scoreline at home to Drogheda United at Waterford RSC. John Coleman's team had 50% of possession and five shots on target, while Tom Lonergan and Jesse Dempsey scored one goal apiece.

Derry City won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 victory against Sligo Rovers at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The Candystripes had the lion’s share of the ball recording 56% possession and seven shots on goal, with Michael Duffy striking late with the winner.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Derry beat Waterford at home when the teams last met. It was a 7-2 scoreline at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The 10 H2H games most recently played have featured seven Derry wins, one draw and two victories for Waterford.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Derry City	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
10	Waterford	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Waterford have had 49.0% possession and 5.8 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.4 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts, while being awarded 5.8 corners.

The three top scorers are Tom Lonergan, Conan Noonan and Padraig Amond, with these players all scoring 3 goals. The top assist makers are Kyle White, Trae Coyle and Jesse Dempsey, all of whom have 1 on the board.

City have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.2 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. The Northern Ireland club have averaged 54.3% possession, 4.7 corners taken and 4.4 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.

Adam O'Reilly is the leading goalscorer with 4, Dipo Akinyemi has 3, with Michael Duffy and Alex Bannon getting 2. Michael Duffy and Brandon Fleming have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Waterford confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Stephen McMullan (GK), Kacper Radkowski, Ronan Mansfield, Ryan Burke, Grant Horton, Dean McMenamy, James Olayinka, Kyle White, Conan Noonan, Padraig Amond, Tom Lonergan.

Derry City confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Brian Maher (GK), Ronan Boyce, Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Jamie Stott, Carl Winchester, Robbie Benson, Brandon Fleming, Adam O'Reilly, Gavin Whyte, Michael Duffy.

Waterford vs Derry City Prediction & Betting Tips

Get fully prepped for Waterford vs Derry City with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, sharp corners advice and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Derry look like an excellent shout to claim a victory, especially as a price of -111 is available. You can confidently take this selection when they line up in this League of Ireland match.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest League of Ireland team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Waterford vs Derry City league stats:

• Waterford have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Waterford have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Waterford have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Derry.

The top betting apps make it a 52.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

An alternative for those in search of a bigger price is Derry to secure a win accompanied by both teams scoring a goal. You can get attactive odds when it comes to pairing this pick with BTTS Yes.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Waterford 1 - 2 Derry

Derry are available at +800 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Waterford vs Derry City 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.

Derry City are the skinniest price to succeed in this League of Ireland clash, with the favourites afforded a 47% probability based on their +115 betting odds with the bookies. At +220, Waterford are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

Derry are -111 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat Waterford.

If you want to back how many goals will be scored, you can get similar odds on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -133 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+220

X

+250

2

+115

Half-Time Result

1

+275

X

+120

2

+187.5

Double Chance

1X

-150

12

-350

X2

-275

Draw No Bet

1

+125

2

-175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-111

2 Hcp -0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-100

Waterford have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Derry are unbeaten over their previous three games on the road. The Candystripes have collected five victories, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

When the teams previously met at Waterford RSC, Waterford defeated Derry 2-1. Derry have landed three victories, Waterford have two wins and there’s been three draws in the past 8 H2H matches at Waterford RSC.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Waterford Home Stats		4-2-4	2.80	1.40	1.40	6	4	6	4
Derry City Away Stats		5-2-3	2.40	1.20	1.20	3	7	5	5

• 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

Waterford vs Derry City Lineups & Team News

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