Bottom club Drogheda host third-placed Waterford at Weavers Parks in the Irish Premier Division on Friday, 26 July. View our betting tips for the contest below.
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Drogheda vs Waterford prediction: Goals likely in Louth
Key Stats
- 11 goals hit the net across the last two meetings between Drogheda and Waterford.
- Waterford have won each of their last four encounters with Drogheda.
- Padraig Amond has hit four goals in two appearances against Drogheda this season.
- Waterford scored four times in each of their last two meetings with the Drogs.
Correct score prediction: Drogheda 1-4 Waterford
Waterford have already been a class above Drogheda in two separate meetings this season, beating them 4-2 at home and 4-1 away earlier in the campaign.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Waterford keenly priced
- HOME: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 27/20 (2.35) – 42.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Drogheda knocked bitter rivals Dundalk out of the cup last week, though their league form remains relegation-worthy and having picked up just two points from the last 27 on offer in the Premier Division, it’s a little surprising to see a price of 13/8 attached to their chances of victory on Friday. Waterford, who have a 100% record against Drogheda this term, are the much better option at 27/20. For more of the best Irish football predictions, visit our football tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Waterford the dominant force
Waterford have already thumped Drogheda twice this season, scoring eight times in the process. The Blues have won each of the last four editions of this fixture overall.
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 23/05/24
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Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 23/02/24
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Waterford FC
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 24/09/21
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Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 30/07/21
Drogheda United
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Republic of Ireland Premier Division 08/05/21
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Drogheda United
Drogheda preview: Drogs could name the same XI
Jethren Barr, Zishim Bawa, Gary Deegan and Aaron McNally are all out of contention for Drogheda at present. The Drogs could stick with the same XI that earned victory over rivals Dundalk in the FAI Cup last week.
Predicted lineup: Dennison (GK), Webster, Kane, Quinn, Ahui, Bolger, Brennan, Farrell, Heeney, Pierrot, James-Taylor
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 01/09/24
L
St Patricks
4
Drogheda United
1
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 23/08/24
W
Sligo Rovers
0
Drogheda United
7
Republic of Ireland FAI Cup 16/08/24
W
Wilton United
0
Drogheda United
9
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 11/08/24
D
Shamrock Rovers
1
Drogheda United
1
Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior Cup 05/08/24
D
St Mochtas
2
Drogheda United
2
Waterford preview: Five likely to miss out
Kyle White, Christie Pattisson, Rowan McDonald, Maleace Asamoah and Barry Baggley are all in the treatment room for Waterford at present. The Blues lost their last league match 1-0 at Galway a fortnight ago.
Predicted lineup: Sargeant (GK), Power, Horton, Radkowski, Leahy, Evans, McCourt, McMenamy, Parsons, McCormack, Amond
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 31/08/24
L
Sligo Rovers
2
Waterford FC
0
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 23/08/24
L
Derry City
1
Waterford FC
0
Republic of Ireland FAI Cup 16/08/24
L
Athlone Town
3
Waterford FC
2
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 09/08/24
W
Bohemians Dublin
2
Waterford FC
3
Republic of Ireland Premier Division 02/08/24
L
Shamrock Rovers
2
Waterford FC
1
Player to watch – Padraig Amond
The signing of veteran striker Padraig Amond has been a superb piece of business for Waterford and the 36-year-old has already found the net 11 times in the Premier Division for the high-flying Blues this season.
Amond to punish Drogheda again?
The Drogheda defence won’t be relishing the prospect of facing Amond this week. The centre-forward scored a hattrick when he last faced Drogs in May and Amond also notched when Waterford won 4-1 at Drogheda in April.
