Derry City vs Waterford prediction

Their last six in all competitions read four wins, one draw and one defeat, at 1.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game. Last time out they drew 2-2 with Sligo Rovers; before that came a 2-1 win at home to Dundalk and a 1-0 win at home to St. Patricks.

Derry City are unbeaten in three. Three clean sheets in that spell. At home they've won three of three recently (4 scored, 1 conceded).

Over the last six matches it has been four wins, no draws and two defeats, averaging 2.3 goals for and 1.7 against. Last time out they beat Shelbourne 3-2 away; before that came a 3-1 win at home to Drogheda and a 3-2 win at home to Galway.

Waterford are unbeaten in three. The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last four. On the road they've won two of four recently (8 scored, 7 conceded).

Home and away form points to Derry City: Derry City have won three of their last three at home, Waterford two of their last four on the road.

We make Derry City clear favourites at 58%, with Waterford on 20% and the draw at 22%.

On goals, it expects around 3.2 in the game: 2.0 for Derry City and 1.2 for Waterford. Over 2.5 goals is 61% and both teams scoring 57%. Their last meeting, on 14 Sept 2026, finished 2-2.