Waterford crest

Waterford

Premier DivisionSeason 20269. placeData current as of 16 July 2026
Form (recent matches)
WLWWD
Unbeaten for 3 matches

Waterford 2026: season in numbers

Waterford in Premier Division

Waterford plays in Premier Division (Ireland) in the 2026 season. League position: 9. Next known match: Galway United.

Form and record

Waterford: 4-9-11, 0.88 pts/match. Last five: WLWWD (2.00 pts/match).

Goals and clean sheets

Waterford scores 1.38 and concedes 1.96 goals per match. Clean sheets: 8%. Failed to score: 33%.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: 63%. Over 2.5: 50%. Over 3.5: 42%. Average goals in this team's matches: 3.33.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 42% of matches. This team scored in both halves in 33% of matches. Last five: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 60%.

Halves and minutes

Waterford scores 0.58 goals in the first half and 0.79 in the second half. Highest scoring minute bucket: 76-90 (9 goals).

xG and playing style

Waterford produces 1.38 xG and allows 2.04 xGA per match. Shots: 12.7 total, 3.8 on target. Possession: 38%.

Key statistical indicators

Waterford has net xG -0.66 per match. Last-five PPG minus season PPG is 1.12 pts/match. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

0.88Points per match21 pts
1.38Goals for / match
1.96Goals against / match
50%Over 2.5 goals
63%Both teams scored
8%Clean sheets
33%Matches without scoring

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall and split by home and away matches.

Season result split
17% W38% R46% P
-14
Goal difference
0.88
PPG (season)
2.00
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal67%
2 goals38%
3 goals25%
4 goals8%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal92%
2 goals58%
3 goals25%
4 goals17%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

How often this team's matches clear goal thresholds, including halves and league context.

Halves

Goal before half-time92%League average: 75%
Min. 2 goals before half-time38%League average: 31%
Min. 3 goals before half-time17%League average: 13%
Goal after half-time83%League average: 79%
Min. 2 goals after half-time46%League average: 46%
Min. 3 goals after half-time38%League average: 23%

Goal patterns

Goal-event combinations in this team's matches plus detailed averages from the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time29%
BTTS in both halves13%
Scored in both halves33%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS42%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS8%

Match halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

25% W25% R50% P
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

33% W21% R46% P
24
Half-time points
1.00
PPG (1st half)
-8
Goal difference
29
Second-half points
1.21
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time0.58
Conceded before half-time0.92
Scored after half-time0.79
Conceded after half-time1.04
Clean sheet before half-time29%
Clean sheet after half-time38%
No goal before half-time50%
No goal after half-time50%
Last 5 matches - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.801.80
Goals for / match0.81.6
Goals against / match0.60.8
Average goals in match1.42.4
Min. 1 goal100%100%
Min. 2 goals20%60%
Min. 3 goals20%40%
Clean sheets60%40%
Matches without scoring20%40%
Goal difference+1+4
1st half (Last 5): 60% leading - 0% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 60% won - 0% drawing - 40% lost

Goals by minute

Match phases where this team most often scores and concedes.

Waterford
ScoredConceded
3
7
0-15
3
8
16-30
8
7
31-45
4
5
46-60
6
5
61-75
9
15
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Balanced
30%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.11
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.36
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and match patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.66
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.08
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
0.00
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.08
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
99%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
141%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
+1.12
Lead holding
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 17%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
68%
Defence after half-time
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
27% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
27%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Recent matches

Upcoming matches

Round 25
Galway United
Waterford
Round 26
Waterford
Shelbourne
Round 27
Waterford
Bohemians
Round 28
Sligo Rovers
Waterford
Round 29
St Patrick's Athl.
Waterford
Round 30
Waterford
Derry City
Round 31
Waterford
Dundalk
Round 32
Shamrock Rovers
Waterford
Round 33
Waterford
Galway United
Round 34
Bohemians
Waterford

FAQ

What form is Waterford in?

Waterford's recent form reads WLWWD (most recent first). The side averages 0.88 points per game this season.

What position is Waterford in the table?

Waterford occupy position 9 in the Premier Division table with 21 points.

How many goals does Waterford score per game?

Waterford score 1.38 goals per game on average and concede 1.96. These are the baseline attacking and defensive numbers for the season.

How often do Waterford's matches see BTTS and Over 2.5?

In Waterford's matches both teams score in 63% and Over 2.5 lands in 50%. The team keeps a clean sheet in 8% of games.

Who do Waterford play next?

Waterford's next match is Galway United - Waterford (25 July 2026). Pre-match stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I check Waterford's stats and betting tips?

This page has Waterford's form, home and away record, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting tips and analysis for upcoming matches are in the NoFluffPicks app.