Waterford vs Drogheda United: match statistics
Waterford vs Drogheda United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Waterford play Drogheda United in Premier Division (Ireland). The match date is 18 May 2026 at 20:45. Venue: Waterford Regional Sports Centre. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Waterford: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Drogheda United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Waterford scores 1.38 and concedes 1.96 goals per match. Drogheda United scores 1.21 and concedes 1.71. League average: 2.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Waterford 63%, Drogheda United 63%. Over 2.5: Waterford 50%, Drogheda United 54%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Waterford has higher xG: 1.38 vs 1.18. Waterford: 12.7 shots per match, Drogheda United: 10.6.
Match halves
Waterford: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.79. Drogheda United: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Waterford: 76-90+ (9 goals). Drogheda United: 61-75 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier Division: 2.79 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
6 H2H matches: 1-3-2. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 33%.
Match description
I predict an away win (Drogheda) based on superior recent form: Drogheda average 1.8 points per game with a 3-0-2 record in the last 5, while Waterford record just 0.6 ppg and have 0 wins in that span (0-3-2). In attack the visitors scored 8 goals in their last 5 (1.6 per game) versus Waterford’s 7 (1.4), and on the road Drogheda average 1.5 goals with 8.25 shots and 18% conversion, whereas the hosts at home average 1.0 goal with 11.13 shots and 9% conversion. Defensively Waterford concede 1.38 goals at home on average, while Drogheda concede 2.25 away; however the hosts allow higher xG (2.06 vs 1.84), indicating they give up clearer chances than the raw goals-against suggests. Additionally, the visitors have a 0% share of away matches without scoring versus 38% for Waterford, which increases the likelihood of Drogheda finding the net and holding an edge in this fixture.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Waterford | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.35 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Waterford is 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Waterford · 0.8 pts / match - Drogheda United
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.
Waterford is 14% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Waterford · 1.21 goals / match - Drogheda United
Drogheda United is 15% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.96 goals / match - Waterford · 1.71 goals / match - Drogheda United
Waterford scores in 67% of matches (16 of 24 matches), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 matches).
Drogheda United scores in 79% of matches (19 of 24 matches), while Waterford keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Waterford
Over / Under — Drogheda United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Waterford - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 17%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Waterford
Drogheda United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier Division).
Teams vs league
| Waterford | Liga | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.33 | 2.79 | ▲ 2.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 60% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 53% | • 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 24% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 92% | 75% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 79% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (6): Waterford 1 - 3 - 2 Drogheda United. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Waterford vs Drogheda United?
The Premier Division match finished Waterford 2:1 Drogheda United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford and Drogheda United?
In the last 6 head-to-head matches Waterford won 1, Drogheda United won 2 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Waterford vs Drogheda United?
Waterford score 1.38 goals per game on average and Drogheda United 1.21. The Premier Division average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 63% of Waterford's matches and 63% of Drogheda United's.
What form are Waterford and Drogheda United in?
Over the last 5 games Waterford have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Drogheda United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Waterford vs Drogheda United?
The statistical background for Waterford vs Drogheda United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.