Waterford vs Derry City Prediction

Premier Division · Fri 15 May 2026
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Waterford
19:45
⏳ Result pending · Fri 15 May
Derry City
Kick-offFri 15 May, 19:45
Our tip2 @ 1.68
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence70%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away

Head to head

Waterford 5 · Draws 5 · Derry City 14 (24 meetings, last 10 below)

08 Nov 26Derry City1 - 0WaterfordFAI Cup
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

Full head to head: Waterford vs Derry City →

Our prediction

Derry City to win

@ 1.68
Double chance
12  •  Waterford or Derry City
@ 1.22
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.83
Confidence
70%

Our record

Our tips in Premier Divisionlast 30 days
6/1833%

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
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 50%Under 2.5: 50%
Expected goals
1.34Waterford
2.68Total
1.34Derry City

Possible correct scores

0 – 1 Derry City win 11% @ 5.75
1 – 1 Draw 10% @ 6.25
0 – 2 Derry City win 10% @ 6.50
1 – 2 Derry City win 10% @ 6.50 Our pick
0 – 0 Draw 7% @ 9.50

Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Waterford23%
Draw15%
Derry City62%

Odds (1X2)

14.75
X3.75
21.68

Waterford vs Derry City preview

Waterford host Derry City in the Premier Division (Ireland) on Friday 15 May 2026 at 19:45 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives Waterford a 23% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Derry City 62%. That makes our pick Derry City to win with 70% confidence at odds of 1.68. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Waterford or Derry City) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.22.

Goals: we expect about 2.7 goals (1.3 for Waterford, 1.3 for Derry City). The chance of three or more goals is 50%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence).

Form and head to head

In their last 10 meetings, Waterford won 5, Derry City won 14 and 5 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Waterford vs Derry City?

Our prediction is Derry City to win (70% confidence) at odds of 1.68. Win chances: Waterford 23%, draw 15%, Derry City 62%.

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

We expect about 2.7 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 50%).

What time is Waterford vs Derry City?

Waterford vs Derry City (Premier Division) kicks off on Friday 15 May 2026 at 19:45 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Waterford vs Derry City?

The double chance 12 (Waterford or Derry City) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.22. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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