Dundalk vs Waterford: match statistics
Dundalk shows stable home form with a streak of four draws at their own stadium and remains undefeated at home this season. The hosts hold a significant advantage in ball possession (60% vs 47%) and possess a better xG balance on home turf (1.39 xG For vs 1.19 xG Against). Waterford is in a disastrous away form, losing all of their matches on the road (100% Loss%), conceding an average of 3 goals per game, and failing to secure a single point. The gap in form (Dundalk: 0.8 PPG vs Waterford: 0.4 PPG in their last 5 games) and the drastic difference in the away goal difference (-4 for Waterford) clearly favor the home side. Given Dundalk's tendency to draw at home and the offensive weaknesses of both teams, we anticipate a low-scoring match with a slight edge for the hosts.
Dundalk vs Waterford: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dundalk played against Waterford in Premier Division (Ireland). The game was played on March 13, 2026. Final score: 5:0.
Recent form
Dundalk has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Waterford has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Dundalk scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 2.00. Waterford scores 0.60 and allows 1.60. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of Dundalk's games and 40% of Waterford's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 20%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dundalk has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.32 per game. Dundalk takes 13.6 shots per game, while Waterford takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Dundalk leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Waterford leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dundalk's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For Waterford, it is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Dundalk shows stable home form with a streak of four draws at their own stadium and remains undefeated at home this season. The hosts hold a significant advantage in ball possession (60% vs 47%) and possess a better xG balance on home turf (1.39 xG For vs 1.19 xG Against). Waterford is in a disastrous away form, losing all of their matches on the road (100% Loss%), conceding an average of 3 goals per game, and failing to secure a single point. The gap in form (Dundalk: 0.8 PPG vs Waterford: 0.4 PPG in their last 5 games) and the drastic difference in the away goal difference (-4 for Waterford) clearly favor the home side. Given Dundalk's tendency to draw at home and the offensive weaknesses of both teams, we anticipate a low-scoring match with a slight edge for the hosts.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Dundalk | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.20 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Dundalk is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Dundalk · 0.4 pts / game - Waterford
Goals— how 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.
Dundalk is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Dundalk · 0.6 goals / game - Waterford
Waterford is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Dundalk · 1.6 goals / game - Waterford
Dundalk scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Waterford keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
Waterford scores in 40% of games (2 of 5 meczów), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dundalk
Over / Under - Waterford
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Dundalk is 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Dundalk · 0.8 pts / game - Waterford
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dundalk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Waterford - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Dundalk
Waterford
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Dundalk | Liga | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.20 | 2.52 | ▼ 2.20 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 52% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 44% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 28% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 60% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▼ 40% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Dundalk vs Waterford?
The Premier Division match finished Dundalk 5:0 Waterford. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Dundalk vs Waterford?
Dundalk score 1.20 goals per game on average and Waterford 0.60. The Premier Division average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Dundalk's matches and 40% of Waterford's.
What form are Dundalk and Waterford in?
Over the last 5 games Dundalk have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and Waterford 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dundalk 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.