Waterford vs Derry City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Sep 2026

Waterford vs Derry City Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Waterford Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -141

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Waterford look capable of beating Derry and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back the home team at -141 with a +0.25 goal start, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5 which means a return if they avoid defeat.

This Waterford vs Derry betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Waterford vs Derry City Preview

Waterford clash with Derry City at Waterford RSC, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Monday 14 September.

Waterford drew their last game 1-1 at home, with the action taking place at Waterford RSC against Dundalk. Graham Coughlan's team had 40% possession and totalled seven shots on target, with Hayden Cann scoring the goal.

Derry City won their previous game by a 1-0 scoreline. It was on the road against Shelbourne at Tolka Park. The Candystripes had 46% possession and five shots on goal, with Michael Duffy striking late with the winner.

H2H: Waterford Claimed 4-2 Victory in Last Head-to-Head

The two teams last clashed at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium, with Waterford recording the away victory. Overcoming Derry by a 4-2 scoreline. In the past 10 H2H matches, there have been six Derry victories, three Waterford wins and a draw.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Derry City	35	11	14	10	48	45	3	48:45	47
8	Waterford	35	9	13	13	51	59	-8	51:59	40

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5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts. Waterford have had 35.1% possession and 6.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 16.5 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.4 corners.

Top scorer Tom Lonergan has found the net 6 times, Padraig Amond 3, with Joergen Voilaas and John Mahon both scoring 2. Benny Couto is the top assists maker with 5.

City have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 2.0 goals from 15.2 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 51.2% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 11.5 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Michael Duffy has scored 5 goals, followed by Adam O'Reilly and James Clarke on 3. Michael Duffy has managed 5 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Waterford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Hayden Cann, Kevin Long, John Mahon, Benny Couto, Joergen Voilaas, Conan Noonan, Noah Mawene, Evan McLaughlin, Padraig Amond, Tom Lonergan.

Derry City confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Tom Norcott (GK), Cameron Dummigan, Jamie Stott, Patrick McClean, Darragh Burns, Nick Twisk, Adam O'Reilly, Brandon Fleming, Liam Boyce, Michael Duffy, James Clarke.

Main Match Prediction

We’ll split our stake by backing Waterford +0.25 at odds of -141 for this Asian Handicap wager. There’s every chance that we see a strong performance from the home team in this League of Ireland encounter.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Waterford in 9 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Waterford in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Waterford in 2 consecutive games against Derry.

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.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 58.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Waterford 1 - 0 Derry

Waterford are available to back at +700 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Waterford Over 4.5 Corners -128

It’s been an average of 7.60 Waterford corners in the past 5 games, while the previous three Derry matches have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. Waterford should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Team Corners and odds of -128 are on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Waterford

Total

11.80 6.40 5.40

Home

11.20 5.30 5.90

Away

10.30 5.10 5.20

Derry

Total

10.10 5.20 4.90

Home

9.80 5.80 4.00

Away

9.00 4.60 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-125

Under 10.5

-115

Waterford Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-114

Derry Corners

Over 5.5

-119

Under 5.5

-120

Most Corners

1

+117

X

+500

2

-161

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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.

The draw is available at +235 if you believe that this League of Ireland clash will finish level, with Derry City at +138 and Waterford chalked up at +185 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.

Derry can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -152. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Waterford are -100.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -189 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+185

X

+235

2

+138

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

+118

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-370

X2

-278

Draw No Bet

1

-100

2

-152

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-141

2 Hcp -0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+123

Stats: Last 10 League of Ireland matches only.
Waterford haven’t tasted defeat in four consecutive matches at Waterford RSC. Graham Coughlan's team have clocked up five draws, four victories and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Derry have clocked up four draws, four losses and two wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

When Waterford last played Derry at Waterford RSC, they drew 2-2. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H meetings at Waterford RSC feature four Derry wins, four draws and two Waterford triumphs.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Waterford Home Stats		4-5-1	3.00	1.80	1.20	5	5	7	3
Derry City Away Stats		2-4-4	2.90	1.30	1.60	5	5	8	2

• 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

Make sure to look over the Waterford vs Derry team news before betting. Get the latest predicted and confirmed League of Ireland lineups and injury news right here.

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