Ireland - Premier DivisionData current as of September 07, 2026

Drogheda United vs Waterford: match statistics

Drogheda United crest
Drogheda United
2 : 0half-time 2:0
Waterford crest
Waterford
135%(1.85)
X35%(3.30)
230%(3.86)

Statistical analysis indicates very even chances for both teams. Although Drogheda United occupies the first position in the table, their form in the last five matches (1.6 points per match) is weaker than that of Waterford (2.2 points per match). Waterford presents a better disposition with a "dwwwd" series compared to the hosts' "dlwdw", evidencing greater stability for the visitors. Both teams have an identical goal difference for the season (1:1) and comparable offensive effectiveness in the last five outings (Drogheda 8 goals, Waterford 10 goals). The lack of detailed data regarding home and away matches makes precise assessment difficult; however, current form and the balanced potential of both squads suggest a draw as the most probable result. Waterford's advantage in form balances the home field asset for Drogheda, making this match extremely difficult to predict.

Drogheda United vs Waterford: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Drogheda United played against Waterford in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on February 13, 2026. Final score: 2:0.

Recent form

Drogheda United has 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Waterford has 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 1.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Drogheda United scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 0.00. Waterford scores 1.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.00 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 0% of Drogheda United's games and 100% of Waterford's. The Over 2.5 rates are 0% and 0%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 40% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Drogheda United has the higher season xG average, 0.96 to 0.74 per game. Drogheda United takes 7.0 shots per game, while Waterford takes 6.0.

First-half and second-half trends

Drogheda United leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Waterford leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Drogheda United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (1 goals). For Waterford, it is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Premier Division games average 2.00 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 40% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Statistical analysis indicates very even chances for both teams. Although Drogheda United occupies the first position in the table, their form in the last five matches (1.6 points per match) is weaker than that of Waterford (2.2 points per match). Waterford presents a better disposition with a "dwwwd" series compared to the hosts' "dlwdw", evidencing greater stability for the visitors. Both teams have an identical goal difference for the season (1:1) and comparable offensive effectiveness in the last five outings (Drogheda 8 goals, Waterford 10 goals). The lack of detailed data regarding home and away matches makes precise assessment difficult; however, current form and the balanced potential of both squads suggest a draw as the most probable result. Waterford's advantage in form balances the home field asset for Drogheda, making this match extremely difficult to predict.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

2 : 0
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

40Possession (%)60
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
13Shots20
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
6Shots on target3
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
1.51xG1.96
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
6Corners11
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
37Dangerous attacks68
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
17Fouls14
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
4Cards1
Drogheda UnitedWaterford

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Drogheda UnitedWaterford
1Goals scored / game1
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0Goals allowed / game1
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
48%Average possession33%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
3Shots on target / game2
Drogheda UnitedWaterford

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

7Shots per game6
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
3Shots on target2
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
14.3%Shot conversion16.7%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
48%Possession33%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0.96xG for0.74
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
1.65xG against2.32
Drogheda UnitedWaterford

Shooting quality

Drogheda United: Efficient finishingWaterford: Counter-attacking
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
Accuracy (shots on target)43%33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.140.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.330.50

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Drogheda United is 200% better for: last-5 form.

3 pts / game - Drogheda United · 1 pts / game - Waterford

Drogheda United
W
5 wins in a row
Season result split
100% W0% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-0-0
3.00 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-0-0
Last 5 at home
0-0-0
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 0.0xG: 0.96Opponent xG: 1.65BTTS: 0%Over 2.5: 0%
Waterford
D
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
0% W100% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
0-1-0
1.00 pts / game · goal difference 0
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-0
1.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-0
Last 5 away
0-0-0
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 0.74Opponent xG: 2.32BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 0%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Drogheda United scoring profile: very strong

Drogheda United scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Waterford keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 meczów).

Waterford scoring profile: mixed

Waterford scores in 100% of games (1 of 1 meczów), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 meczów).

1Goals scored (season)1
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0Goals conceded (season)1
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
1Average goals per game2
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
1Goals scored (last 5)1
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0Goals conceded (last 5)1
Drogheda UnitedWaterford

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal100%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%2 goals0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%3 goals0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%4 goals0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford

How often they concede at least...

0%1 goal100%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%2 goals0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%3 goals0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%4 goals0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

60%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%Scored in both halves0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford

BTTS and goal count

0%Min. 3 goals and BTTS0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%BTTS - last 5100%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

0%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%Min. 2 goals before half-time0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%Min. 2 goals after half-time0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Drogheda United - half-time state
0% leading100% draw0% trailing
Waterford - half-time state
0% leading0% draw100% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1Points per game (1st half)0
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0Goals scored (1st half)0
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0Goals conceded (1st half)1
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0Average goals (1st half)1
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
100%Clean sheet before half-time0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
100%No goal before half-time100%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford

After half-time (2nd half)

3Points per game (2nd half)3
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
1Goals scored (2nd half)1
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0Goals conceded (2nd half)0
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
1Average goals (2nd half)1
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
100%Clean sheet after half-time100%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford
0%No goal after half-time0%
Drogheda UnitedWaterford

Drogheda United - second-half results

100% W0% R0% P
1
Half-time points
0
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Waterford - second-half results

100% W0% R0% P
0
Half-time points
0
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.00
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime-1.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Drogheda United - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.003.00
Goals scored / game0.01.0
Goals allowed / game0.00.0
Average goals per game0.01.0
1 goal0%100%
2 goals0%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet100%100%
No goal100%0%
Goal difference0+1
Half-time: 0% leading - 100% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 100% won - 0% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0
Waterford - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.003.00
Goals scored / game0.01.0
Goals allowed / game1.00.0
Average goals per game1.01.0
1 goal100%100%
2 goals0%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet0%100%
No goal100%0%
Goal difference-1+1
Half-time: 0% leading - 0% draw - 100% trailing
2nd half: 100% won - 0% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Drogheda United
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
0
0
31-45
0
0
46-60
0
0
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (1 goal). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Waterford
ScoredConceded
0
1
0-15
0
0
16-30
0
0
31-45
1
0
46-60
0
0
61-75
0
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

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

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

1.50
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.0 : 0.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
75%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+33%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
100%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Drogheda United

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.69
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.69
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
0.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.04
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+1.65
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
100%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
0%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.0
Late goals
100% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
100%

Waterford

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-1.58
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.58
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.26
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+1.32
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
100%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
100%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.0
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).

Teams vs league

Drogheda UnitedLigaWaterford
Average goals per game 1.002.00 2.00
Both teams scored 0%60% 100%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 0%40% 0%
Clean sheets 100%30% 0%
Goal before half-time 0%60% 100%
Goal after half-time 100%80% 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.00
Average goals per game
60%
Both teams scored
40%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
30%
Clean sheets
1.00
Home goals / game
1.00
Away goals / game
+0%
Home attack advantage
+0%
Home defensive advantage
+0%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
60%
1 goal
0%
2 goals
0%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
40%
2 goals
20%
3 goals
0%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Drogheda UnitedGoalShane Farrell
  2. Drogheda UnitedGoalMark Doyle
  3. WaterfordYellow cardSamuel Glenfield
  4. Drogheda UnitedYellow cardLeo Burney
  5. Drogheda UnitedSubstitutionOn: James BolgerOff: Leo Burney
  6. WaterfordSubstitutionOn: Jörgen VoilasOff: Conor Carty
  7. Drogheda UnitedYellow cardShane Farrell
  8. Drogheda UnitedYellow cardConor Keeley
  9. Drogheda UnitedSubstitutionOn: Fuhad KareemOff: Thomas Oluwya
  10. Drogheda UnitedYellow cardEdwin Agbaje

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Aaron O'DowdMatches officiated: 11
5.45Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 245%Home wins27%Draws27%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Drogheda United's perspective: 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss against Waterford. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 25% of them.

Waterford FC
2 : 0
Drogheda United FC
Drogheda United FC
0 : 0
Waterford FC
Waterford FC
2 : 2
Drogheda United FC
Drogheda United FC
2 : 0
Waterford FC

FAQ

What was the result of Drogheda United vs Waterford?

The Premier Division match finished Drogheda United 2:0 Waterford. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Drogheda United and Waterford?

In the last 4 head-to-head matches Drogheda United won 1, Waterford won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Drogheda United vs Waterford?

Drogheda United score 1.00 goals per game on average and Waterford 1.00. The Premier Division average is 2.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 40% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Drogheda United's matches and 100% of Waterford's.

What form are Drogheda United and Waterford in?

Over the last 5 games Drogheda United have a 1-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Waterford 0-1-0 (1.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Drogheda United vs Waterford?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.