Our Waterford FC vs Drogheda United Prediction: 1-1
Waterford FC vs Drogheda United in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday October 5, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Waterford FC vs Drogheda United 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 – Shelbourne vs Waterford FC
Waterford FC will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Republic of Ireland Premier Division defeat against Shelbourne on September 26. In that match, Waterford FC recorded 37% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shelbourne | 63% | 0 (5) | 2.15 | 55 |
 Waterford FC | 37% | 0 (3) | 0.67 | 54 |
Drogheda United's Last Match – Drogheda United vs Derry City
Drogheda United will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Republic of Ireland Premier Division stalemate against Derry City on September 26. In that match, Drogheda United recorded 42% possession, firing 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Drogheda United | 42% | 0 (9) | 1.39 | 21 |
 Derry City | 58% | 0 (7) | 1.57 | 44 |
Waterford FC vs Drogheda United Stats
Key Stats
| Waterford FC | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.48 | Defence Strength | 1.01 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Waterford FC are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Drogheda United average 0.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Waterford FC 14-17
Drogheda United 8-10
What are the odds for this match?
Waterford FC to win: @2.45
Draw: @3.4
Drogheda United to win: @2.8
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975
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