Waterford vs Drogheda United: match statistics
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Waterford vs Drogheda United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Waterford plays Drogheda United in Premier Division (Ireland). The game is scheduled for October 23, 2026.
Recent form
Waterford has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Drogheda United has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Waterford scores 1.36 goals per game and allows 1.70. Drogheda United scores 1.21 and allows 1.59. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Waterford's games and 59% of Drogheda United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 53%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Waterford has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.18 per game. Waterford takes 13.4 shots per game, while Drogheda United takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Waterford leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Drogheda United leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Waterford's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (14 goals). For Drogheda United, it is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 7 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 3 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.71 goals, with both teams scoring in 43% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Waterford | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Drogheda United is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Waterford · 1.8 pts / game - 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 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.36 goals / game - Waterford · 1.21 goals / game - Drogheda United
Drogheda United is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.7 goals / game - Waterford · 1.59 goals / game - Drogheda United
Waterford scores in 70% of games (23 of 33 games), while Drogheda United keeps a clean sheet in 29% (10 of 34 games).
Drogheda United scores in 76% of games (26 of 34 games), while Waterford keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 33 games).
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 - Waterford
Over / Under - Drogheda United
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Waterford - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 21%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Drogheda United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* 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 31-45 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (14). 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Waterford
Drogheda United
* 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
| Waterford | Liga | Drogheda United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.06 | 2.79 | • 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | • 61% | 61% | ▼ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 52% | • 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 24% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 74% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▲ 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Waterford's perspective: 2 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses against Drogheda United. Games average 2.71 goals, and both teams scored in 43% of them.
FAQ
When do Waterford and Drogheda United play?
Waterford face Drogheda United on October 23, 2026 in Premier Division. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Waterford and Drogheda United?
In the last 7 head-to-head matches Waterford won 2, Drogheda United won 2 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 2.71 goals, with both teams scoring in 43% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Waterford vs Drogheda United?
Waterford score 1.36 goals per game on average and Drogheda United 1.21. The Premier Division average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Waterford's matches and 59% of Drogheda United's.
What form are Waterford and Drogheda United in?
Over the last 5 games Waterford have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Drogheda United 3-0-2 (1.80 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.