Our Waterford FC vs Derry City Prediction: 1-2
Waterford FC vs Derry City in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Friday October 17, 2025. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Waterford FC vs Derry City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Waterford FC's Last Match – Waterford FC vs Drogheda United
Waterford FC will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division win against Drogheda United on October 5. In that match, Waterford FC recorded 50% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Waterford FC | 50% | 0 (5) | 0.8 | 58 |
Drogheda United | 50% | 0 (6) | 0.95 | 49 |
Derry City's Last Match – Derry City vs Sligo Rovers
Derry City will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Republic of Ireland Premier Division victory over Sligo Rovers on October 5. In that match, Derry City saw 57% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Derry City | 57% | 0 (6) | 1.62 | 86 |
Sligo Rovers | 43% | 0 (2) | 0.16 | 42 |
Waterford FC vs Derry City Stats
Key Stats
| Waterford FC | Derry City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 1.19 |
| 1.39 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Waterford FC are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Derry City average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.



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