Waterford vs Drogheda United Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Oct 2025

League of Ireland Betting Preview: Waterford vs Drogheda United

Waterford host Drogheda United in this League of Ireland meeting at Waterford RSC, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Sunday 5 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Blues on the Asian Handicap Gives Nice Insurance

We think Waterford are a good bet at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when they play Drogheda. This selection makes appeal at odds of -133, with money back if the contest ends in a draw.

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Previous H2H Clash Ended Goalless

Waterford have been defeated in their last five games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Shelbourne at Tolka Park. John Coleman's side ended up with just 37% possession and had five shots on target, while Conan Noonan was the goalscorer.

Drogheda United played Derry City at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The Drogs recorded 41% possession and totalled nine shots on goal, while Dare Kareem was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Drogheda boast an unbeaten record in the past five games against Waterford, with the last clash ending 0-0 at Sullivan and Lambe Park. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with four Waterford wins, three Drogheda victories and three draws.

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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Waterford have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. The Blues have averaged 47.2% possession and 5.0 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.1 goals from 5.6 shots on goal, 14.3 attempts and 5.5 corners.

Top scorer Padraig Amond has found the net 5 times, with Conan Noonan and Tom Lonergan getting 3 and 2 respectively. 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, with an average of 0.8 goals from 7.6 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal. Kevin Doherty's team average 33.6% possession, 2.7 corners in their favour and 6.1 corners against, while conceding 1.0 goals from 15.2 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.

Dare Kareem has scored 3 goals, followed by Paul Doyle, Conor Keeley, Joshua Thomas and Shane Farrell on 1. Conor Keeley has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

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

Get the edge with our Waterford vs Drogheda United betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, best corners market forecast and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

The Asian Handicap selection of Waterford 0.0 sticks out on the betting coupon and they could have the edge. We can get odds of -133 that the home team manage to win this League of Ireland match.

The latest League of Ireland team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.

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 betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 57.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Waterford 1 - 0 Drogheda

A 1-0 win in favor of Waterford is available at odds of +750. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Corners Prediction

Drogheda Under 4.5 Corners -138

In their past seven away games, Drogheda have not covered the 4.5 corners line, with Waterford conceding 4.60 corners on average in their previous 5 matches. For Team Corners, we’re expecting Drogheda to fall short and you can land odds of -138.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Waterford

Total

10.50 5.00 5.50

Home

10.80 4.80 6.00

Away

9.30 4.90 4.40

Drogheda

Total

8.80 2.70 6.10

Home

9.90 4.50 5.40

Away

8.70 3.40 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-138

Under 9.5

-100

Waterford Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

Drogheda Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

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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.

Tight Affair in the Eyes of the Bookies

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Waterford are +145 to land a League of Ireland victory, while Drogheda United are +180 to win. The draw is trading at +240 should you think the clash will end all square.

If you fancy Waterford to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of +210. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Drogheda at +240 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +120.

You can back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now. 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

+145

X

+240

2

+180

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

-133

2 Hcp 0.0

+105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-118

Over 2.5

-105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-133

No

-100

Waterford Struggling in Front of Their Own Fans

Waterford have been beaten in three consecutive games at Waterford RSC. John Coleman's side have managed four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Drogheda have recorded six draws, three defeats and one victory in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

When Waterford last played Drogheda at Waterford RSC, they drew 2-2. Waterford have won two of the previous 5 H2H games at Waterford RSC, with Drogheda getting one victory along with 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

Waterford vs Drogheda United Lineups & Team News

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