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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Candystripes to Get the Better of Blues

If you concur with our view that Derry will have the upper hand when meeting Waterford, then you can wager the away team at 1.73. We’re anticipating a return with this Full-Time Result pick.

7 Wins for Derry in Last 10 H2H Games

Waterford have been defeated in their last seven games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Cork City at Turner's Cross Stadium. Keith Long's side enjoyed just 39% possession and had two shots on target, with Tom Lonergan getting the goal.

Derry City claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-0 triumph against Sligo Rovers at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium made it back-to-back wins. The Northern Ireland club recorded eight shots on goal and had 47% possession, while Daniel Mullen found the net twice and Gavin Whyte scored one.

Waterford beat Derry in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 2-1 scoreline away at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The 10 H2H meetings most recently played have included seven Derry victories, one draw and two triumphs for Waterford.

Premier Division G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Derry City logo Derry City 16 8 3 5 21 18 3 21:18 27
7 Waterford logo Waterford 16 7 0 9 16 26 -10 16:26 21
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Waterford – Last 10 League Games

Waterford have 2 wins and 8 losses, averaging 0.6 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts. The Blues have averaged 46.5% possession and 5.2 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.9 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 6.0 corners.

Kyle White and Padraig Amond lead the way with 2 goals, while Tom Lonergan has 1. Conan Noonan is the top assists maker with 2.

Derry City – Last 10 League Games

City have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 52.8% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts.

Michael Duffy is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Daniel Mullen is on 3 and Gavin Whyte on 2. Dominic Thomas has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Waterford confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Stephen McMullan (GK), Kacper Radkowski, Grant Horton, Andrew Boyle, Tom Lonergan, Darragh Leahy, Conan Noonan, Ryan Burke, Sam Glenfield, James Olayinka, Padraig Amond.

Derry City confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Brian Maher (GK), Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Sam Todd, Ronan Boyce, Robbie Benson, Dominic Thomas, Carl Winchester, Michael Duffy, Gavin Whyte, Daniel Mullen.

Expert Premier Division Analysis

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 stats to get the full picture.

Key Waterford vs Derry City league stats:

  • Derry have won 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Derry have won 2 consecutive games.
  • Waterford have lost all of their last 5 games.
  • Waterford have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
  • Waterford have lost their last 7 games.
  • Waterford have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Derry.

Waterford vs Derry City Prediction

We’ll side with Derry at a nice price of 1.73 considering that they could have the upper hand in this Premier Division clash. This match winner bet provides plenty of juice along with a nice payout.

If you anticipate that Derry will win but also concede one goal or more, then it’s logical that the Result + BTTS Yes pick offers an attractive betting option at bigger odds.

Derry to Win Probability

The betting sites make it a 57.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

Our Pick

Derry To Win @ 1.73 Bet Now bet365 logo
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Published 08:37, 24 April 2025

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners 1.83 bet365 logo

The past five Waterford games have featured 13.20 corners on average. If you agree with our verdict that the Total Corners line can be covered, then you can land odds of 1.83 that this happens.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Waterford Logo Waterford
Total
11.20 5.20 6.00
Home
12.40 6.60 5.80
Away
10.00 3.10 6.90
Derry Logo Derry
Total
7.70 4.30 3.40
Home
9.20 6.70 2.50
Away
7.30 3.70 3.60

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Waterford vs Derry City 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.

Bookies Think Derry Most Likely to Win

The bookies betting odds have Derry City as 1.75 favourites for this Premier Division clash, implying that they are 57% likely to win the match. Waterford are the outsiders at 4.33 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at 1.70.

You can back Waterford at 3.40 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Derry City are 1.30 with the football betting sites to win this Premier Division game.

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Team Stats

Waterford logo Waterford League Stats

Derry City logo Derry City League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 2 wins, 8 defeats and 0 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Waterford vs Derry team news.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Premier Division squads.

Waterford vs Derry City Lineups

Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Derry City Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Waterford FC Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

1 Stephen McMullan
17 Kacper Radkowski 5 Grant Horton 4 Andrew Boyle
18 Tom Lonergan 15 Darragh Leahy 20 Conan Noonan 3 Ryan Burke
19 Sam Glenfield 8 James Olayinka 9 Padraig Amond
1 Brian Maher
6 Mark Connolly 22 Kevin Holt 24 Sam Todd 2 Ronan Boyce 13 Robbie Benson
17 Dominic Thomas 20 Carl Winchester 7 Michael Duffy
11 Gavin Whyte 21 Daniel Mullen

Derry City Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2

Waterford FC Substitutes

  • 2Navajo Bakboord
  • 7Ben McCormack
  • 11Maarten Pouwels
  • 14Jesse Dempsey
  • 16Kyle White
  • 29Zak O'Sullivan
  • 31Bradley Wade
  • 47Sean Keane
  • 55Bobby Keohan

Derry City Substitutes

  • 3Shane Ferguson
  • 4Ciaron Harkin
  • 8Adam O'Reilly
  • 10Paul McMullan
  • 16Hayden Cann
  • 26Arlo Doherty
  • 27Liam Boyce
  • 32Sean Patton
  • 35Glenn McCourt

Previous Waterford Lineups

22 Apr Premier Division
Cork City 2-1 Waterford
19 Apr Premier Division
Waterford 0-4 Sligo Rovers
12 Apr Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Waterford
05 Apr Premier Division
Drogheda United 2-0 Waterford
29 Mar Premier Division
Waterford 1-2 St Patrick's
15 Mar Premier Division
Galway United 1-0 Waterford

Previous Derry City Lineups

23 Apr Premier Division
Derry City 3-0 Sligo Rovers
19 Apr Premier Division
Galway United 2-3 Derry City
12 Apr Premier Division
Derry City 1-3 Drogheda United
05 Apr Premier Division
Derry City 2-1 Cork City
29 Mar Premier Division
Shamrock Rovers 0-0 Derry City
16 Mar Premier Division
Sligo Rovers 0-1 Derry City

Injuries & Suspensions

Waterford Injury Table

Type Name Info
Trae Coyle Hamstring

Derry City Injury Table

Type Name Info
Mark Connolly Yellow cards

Ireland FlagIrish Premier Division Table

2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 17 9 5 3 31:15 32
2 Derry City 16 8 3 5 21:18 27
3 Bohemians 16 9 0 7 20:18 27
4 Drogheda United 17 6 8 3 22:17 26
5 St Patrick's 17 7 4 6 23:20 25
6 Shelbourne 17 5 8 4 18:17 23
7 Waterford 16 7 0 9 16:26 21
8 Galway United 16 5 5 6 19:20 20
9 Cork City 16 2 6 8 19:28 12
10 Sligo Rovers 16 3 3 10 20:30 12
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Shamrock Rovers 9 6 2 1 20:6 20
2 St Patrick's 8 5 3 0 16:7 18
3 Derry City 8 5 1 2 12:7 16
4 Bohemians 8 5 0 3 10:8 15
5 Drogheda United 8 3 4 1 13:8 13
6 Shelbourne 9 3 4 2 10:8 13
7 Cork City 8 2 4 2 10:11 10
8 Galway United 8 3 1 4 9:10 10
9 Waterford 8 3 0 5 7:15 9
10 Sligo Rovers 8 1 2 5 9:13 5