Derry City vs Waterford Prediction

Premier Division · Fri 27 Feb 2026
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Derry City
4 - 2
Full time · HT 0 - 1
Waterford
Kick-offFri 27 Feb, 20:45
Our tip1 @ 1.46 ✓
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence80%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✓
Double chance1X ✓
BTTSNo ✗
Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away

Head to head

Derry City 13 · Draws 5 · Waterford 5 (23 meetings, last 10 below)

14 Sep 26Waterford2 - 2Derry CityPremier Division
03 Jul 26Derry City2 - 4WaterfordPremier Division
15 May 26Waterford2 - 2Derry CityPremier Division
27 Feb 26Derry City4 - 2WaterfordPremier Division
17 Oct 25Waterford1 - 2Derry CityPremier Division
04 Jul 25Derry City7 - 2WaterfordPremier Division
25 Apr 25Waterford2 - 1Derry CityPremier Division
28 Feb 25Derry City1 - 2WaterfordPremier Division
23 Aug 24Waterford0 - 1Derry CityPremier Division
03 Jun 24Derry City3 - 0WaterfordPremier Division

Full head to head: Derry City vs Waterford →

Our prediction

Derry City to win

@ 1.46
Double chance
1X  •  Derry City or Draw
@ 1.10
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.75
Confidence
80%

Our record

Our tips in Premier Divisionlast 30 days
7/1937%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
80%
Over 2.5: 32%Under 2.5: 68%
Expected goals
1.60Derry City
2.00Total
0.40Waterford

Possible correct scores

1 – 0 Derry City win 11% @ 5.50 Our pick
2 – 0 Derry City win 11% @ 5.75
2 – 1 Derry City win 10% @ 6.50
1 – 1 Draw 9% @ 7.00
3 – 0 Derry City win 7% @ 8.50

Final score: 4 – 2 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Derry City71%
Draw18%
Waterford11%

Odds (1X2)

11.46
X4.10
27.00

Derry City vs Waterford preview and result

Derry City and Waterford met in the Premier Division on Friday 27 February 2026 at 20:45 (Nigerian time). The match finished 4 - 2, 0 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives Derry City a 71% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Waterford 11%. Our pick was Derry City to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.46. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Derry City or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.10.

Goals: we expect about 2.0 goals (1.6 for Derry City, 0.4 for Waterford). The chance of three or more goals is 32%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (80% confidence). 6 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

In their last 10 meetings, Derry City won 13, Waterford won 5 and 5 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Derry City vs Waterford?

Our pre-match prediction is Derry City to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.46. Win chances: Derry City 71%, draw 18%, Waterford 11%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Derry City vs Waterford?

We expect about 2.0 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 32%).

What time is Derry City vs Waterford?

Derry City vs Waterford (Premier Division) was played on Friday 27 February 2026 at 20:45 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Derry City vs Waterford?

The double chance 1X (Derry City or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.10. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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