Waterford vs Drogheda United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Oct 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Waterford vs Drogheda United

Waterford host Drogheda United in this League of Ireland game at Waterford RSC, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 3 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back Blues on the Asian Handicap

Taking Waterford 0.0 at -129 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if they manage to beat Drogheda and the added bonus of money back if the game is drawn.

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Goalless Draw in Pair’s Last Battle

Waterford have been beaten in their last five games. On the road at Tolka Park, Shelbourne recently beat them 2-1. The Blues recorded just 37% possession and had five shots on target, with Conan Noonan getting the goal.

Drogheda United drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Derry City at Sullivan and Lambe Park. Kevin Doherty's team were restricted to 41% possession and recorded nine shots on goal, with Dare Kareem finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Drogheda have not lost to Waterford in the past five meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in four Waterford victories, three draws and three Drogheda wins.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Drogheda United	32	11	14	7	35	31	4	35:31	47
9	Waterford	32	10	4	18	36	56	-20	36:56	34

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2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. Waterford have had 47.2% possession and 5.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.1 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 14.3 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.5 corners.

Top goalscorer is Padraig Amond on 5 goals, while Conan Noonan has bagged 3 and Tom Lonergan 2. Jesse Dempsey, Sam Glenfield and Padraig Amond have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

United have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 2.8 shots on goal, 7.6 attempts and 0.8 goals. The Drogs average 33.6% possession, 2.7 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 15.2 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.

Dare Kareem is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Paul Doyle, Conor Keeley, Joshua Thomas and Shane Farrell have 1. Conor Keeley has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Waterford predicted lineup (5-3-2): Stephen McMullan (GK), Josh Miles, Grant Horton, Kacper Radkowski, Ryan Burke, Jesse Dempsey, Muhammadu Faal, Jordan Rossiter, James Olayinka, Conan Noonan, Padraig Amond.

Drogheda United predicted lineup (5-3-2): Luke Dennison (GK), Owen Lambe, Andrew Quinn, Conor Keeley, James Bolger, Conor Kane, Shane Farrell, Darragh Markey, Ryan Brennan, Dare Kareem, Josh Thomas.

Waterford vs Drogheda United Prediction & Betting Tips

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Match Prediction

The Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back Waterford at 0.0 for this League of Ireland game. The odds of -129 can be taken, with our selection offering plenty of juice when it comes to price.

The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant League of Ireland stats to get the full picture.

Key Waterford vs Drogheda United league stats:

• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Drogheda in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Drogheda in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Drogheda in 7 of their last 10 games against Waterford.

Waterford 0.0 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 56.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Waterford 2 - 1 Drogheda

We’re betting on Waterford to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +850 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Waterford vs Drogheda United 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.

Close Encounter in the Eyes of the Bookies

Drogheda United are chalked up at betting odds of +175 to defeat Waterford, with their opponents operating at +145 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +240 for this League of Ireland clash.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Waterford at +210, go for Drogheda at +240 or take the draw at +120.

You’re able to bet on Under 2.5 Goals or Over 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -133.

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Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+240

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+120

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-333

X2

-188

Draw No Bet

1

-138

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

-129

2 Hcp 0.0

+102.5

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-118

Over 2.5

-105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-100

Waterford Home Form Not Convincing

Waterford have suffered three consecutive losses at Waterford RSC. The Blues have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Drogheda have racked up six draws, three losses and one victory in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Waterford drew 2-2 with Drogheda when the sides last met at Waterford RSC. The past 5 H2H meetings at Waterford RSC have resulted in two Waterford victories and one Drogheda win. There have also been two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Waterford Home Stats		4-2-4	2.90	1.40	1.50	7	3	7	3
Drogheda United Away Stats		1-6-3	2.20	0.80	1.40	5	5	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

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Waterford vs Drogheda United Lineups & Team News

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