Drogheda United vs Waterford: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 29 May the Premier Division brings Drogheda United against Waterford at Weavers Park. Kick-off: 19:45 WAT. In the table, Drogheda United are 9th, in the drop zone, on 40 points after 36 matches; Waterford are 7th (lower half) with 43. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Drogheda United, last 5: DLWLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Dundalk, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Waterford, last 5: LWLDL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Shelbourne, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Drogheda United, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for Waterford.
Head to head
When they last met (18 May 2026) it ended Waterford 2–1 Drogheda United. The last 2 head-to-heads: Drogheda United 1 win, Waterford 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 2.5 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Drogheda United 1.5 xG, Waterford 1.3 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 62%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Drogheda United 48%, draw 25%, Waterford 27%.
GG/NG: GG (62%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Drogheda United 1–1 Waterford. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Drogheda United48%fair 2.08 · @1.84
Draw25%fair 3.94 · @3.65
Waterford27%fair 3.75 · @3.95
2.85Expected goals
1.55Drogheda United xG
1.31Waterford xG
62%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
2–19%
1–09%
1–28%
0–18%
2–07%
From our goals model: Drogheda United 1.5 – 1.3 Waterford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Drogheda United vs Waterford?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Drogheda United vs Waterford?
On our numbers Drogheda United have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Waterford 27%.
How many goals will there be in Drogheda United vs Waterford?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Drogheda United vs Waterford?
Our predicted score is Drogheda United 1–1 Waterford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Drogheda United vs Waterford?
Drogheda United vs Waterford (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 29 May 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Weavers Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
