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Premier Division | Fri 29 May, 19:45

Drogheda United v Waterford Stats

Data last updated: Wed 10 Jun 2026, 12:21 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Drogheda United face Waterford in Premier Division on Fri 29 May, 19:45. Drogheda have scored in six consecutive matches, making goals at both ends highly probable in this fixture. Waterford have conceded twelve goals across their last six fixtures while Drogheda have scored in six consecutive matches.

BT4Y best bet

Both Teams to Score – Yes Waterford come into this match displaying clear evidence of offensive progress alongside persistent defensive fragility

  • At 8/13, Both Teams To Score implies roughly 62%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 76%.
  • 🎯 Main Selection: Both Teams to Score – Yes
  • Drogheda United show a 80% BTTS rate and Waterford show a 100% BTTS rate, which is the right starting point for this market.
  • Drogheda United average 1 goals scored and Waterford average 1.8, so both attacking contributions need separating.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The 76% for Both Teams To Score sits against roughly 62% implied by the current price. Drogheda United show a that shared-scoring rate rate and Waterford show a that shared-scoring rate rate, which is the right starting point for this market. 🎯 Main Selection: Both Teams to Score – Yes

Model chance vs price76% model chance against roughly 62% implied
Positive
Drogheda United show a 80% BTTS rate and Waterford show.Visible data support
Positive
Drogheda United average 1 goals scored and Waterford average 1.Visible data support
Positive
🎯 Main Selection: Both Teams to Score – YesArticle support
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Both Teams To Score is the preferred angle because 🎯 Main Selection: Both Teams to Score – Yes Drogheda United show a that shared-scoring rate rate and Waterford show a that shared-scoring rate rate, which is the right starting point for this market. Kevin Long’s towering header looked set to complete the comeback after Tommy Lonergan had levelled from the penalty spot, but the late concession left frustration hanging in the air around the ground.

Main risk

Kevin Long’s towering header looked set to complete the comeback after Tommy Lonergan had levelled from the penalty spot, but the late concession left frustration hanging in the air around the ground.

Key Data Signals

Both Teams To Score evidence

🎯 Main Selection: Both Teams to Score – Yes

Drogheda United show a 80% BTTS rate and Waterford show a 100% BTTS rate, which is the right starting point for this market.

Drogheda United average 1 goals scored and Waterford average 1.8, so both attacking contributions need separating.

What To Watch In The Data

Both Teams To Score notes

  • Use shots on target to decide whether attacking involvement is shared or one-sided.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Drogheda United1
Avg goals scored
Waterford1.8
Drogheda United1.8
Avg goals conceded
Waterford2.4
Drogheda United80%
BTTS rate
Waterford100%
Drogheda United60%
Over 2.5 goals
Waterford100%
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 76% vs implied 59% · edge +17.2 pts
1.7
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 64%
1.85
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 82%
1.25
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 46%
3
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Under 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 40%
1.95
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 28%
2.05
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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 76% vs implied 59% · edge +17.2 pts
1.7
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Waterford to WinBet365 guide price · model 48%
4.1
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Waterford Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 58%
2.6
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 64%
1.85
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 28%
3.4
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Drogheda United Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 46%
1.48
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Drogheda United to WinBet365 guide price · model 36%
1.8
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BTTS Yes is positive value at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Drogheda United3.2
Avg corners for
Waterford5
Drogheda United10.2
Avg total corners
Waterford10.6
Drogheda United2
Avg yellow cards
Waterford3
Drogheda United7.8
Avg shots
Waterford12.6
Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · Model 55% vs implied 60% · edge -4.5 pts
1.67
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Over 10.5 CornersBetMGM guide price
1.91
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Over 9.5 Corners needs a clear match pattern behind it. For corners, that means territory, wide deliveries and blocked shots; for cards, it means duels and transition fouls; for shots, it means repeat box entries rather than harmless possession.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Drogheda United

DLLWL
Last 51W 1D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 2D 5L
22 May 2026H Dundalk1-1
18 May 2026A Waterford1-2
15 May 2026A Bohemians1-2
08 May 2026H Derry City1-0
04 May 2026A Shamrock Rovers1-4

Waterford

LWDLD
Last 51W 2D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 5D 4L
22 May 2026A Shelbourne1-2
18 May 2026H Drogheda United2-1
15 May 2026H Derry City2-2
08 May 2026A St Patrick's Athl.1-4
04 May 2026H Dundalk3-3
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 76% vs implied 54% · edge +22.2 pts
1.86
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Waterford to WinBet365 guide price · model 48%
4.1
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Waterford Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 58%
2.6
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 28%
3.4
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Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 64%
1.2
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Drogheda United Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 46%
1.48
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Drogheda United to WinBet365 guide price · model 36%
1.8
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Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

3Drogheda United wins
3Draws
4Waterford wins
18 May 2026Waterford v Drogheda United2-1
13 Feb 2026Drogheda United v Waterford2-0
05 Oct 2025Waterford v Drogheda United2-0
08 Aug 2025Drogheda United v Waterford0-0
30 May 2025Waterford v Drogheda United2-2
04 Apr 2025Drogheda United v Waterford2-0
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 76% vs implied 59% · edge +17.2 pts
1.7
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Waterford to WinBet365 guide price · model 48%
4.1
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 64%
1.85
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 28%
3.4
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Drogheda United to WinBet365 guide price · model 36%
1.8
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The head-to-head sample gives context for BTTS Yes, but it should not overrule the current tactical picture. If previous meetings show goals or momentum swings, they support the market only when the present form and line-ups point to the same game state.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Premier Division

Drogheda United19
Played
Waterford19
Drogheda United1.3
Avg goals for
Waterford1.1
Drogheda United1.7
Avg goals against
Waterford2.1
Drogheda United6
Clean sheets
Waterford1
Best odds for this sectionWaterford to WinBet365 guide price · Model 48% vs implied 24% · edge +23.8 pts
4.1
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Waterford Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 58%
2.6
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Drogheda United Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 46%
1.48
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Drogheda United to WinBet365 guide price · model 36%
1.8
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Season data supports Waterford to Win when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
8Drogheda United2119568-7
10Waterford11191810-19
Drogheda United sit in position 8, while Waterford sit in position 10, so table pressure belongs in the Both Teams To Score assessment.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

60%Drogheda United Over 2.5
100%Waterford Over 2.5
2.6H2H avg goals
The Over 2.5 trend is mixed: Drogheda United sit at 60% and Waterford sit at 100% with the H2H average at 2.6 goals, so the goals line needs more than one team's recent over rate.

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