Waterford vs Dundalk: match statistics
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Waterford vs Dundalk: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Waterford plays Dundalk in Premier Division (Ireland). The game is scheduled for September 11, 2026.
Recent form
Waterford has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Dundalk has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Waterford scores 1.34 goals per game and allows 1.66. Dundalk scores 1.59 and allows 1.55. Games in this league average 2.75 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Waterford's games and 76% of Dundalk's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 62%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Dundalk has the higher season xG average, 1.83 to 1.44 per game. Waterford takes 13.3 shots per game, while Dundalk takes 16.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Waterford leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Dundalk leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.79 after halftime.
When the teams score
Waterford's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Dundalk, it is minutes 76-90+ (17 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier Division games average 2.75 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Before kickoff
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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 | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.29 |
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.
Waterford is 120% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Waterford · 1 pts / game - Dundalk
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 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.34 goals / game - Waterford · 1.59 goals / game - Dundalk
Dundalk is 7% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.66 goals / game - Waterford · 1.55 goals / game - Dundalk
Waterford scores in 66% of games (19 of 29 meczów), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 29 meczów).
Dundalk scores in 93% of games (27 of 29 meczów), while Waterford keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 29 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 - Waterford
Over / Under - Dundalk
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 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.07 pts / game - Waterford · 1.48 pts / game - Dundalk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Waterford - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 24%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Dundalk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 34%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* 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
Dundalk
* 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 | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.75 | ▲ 3.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 55% | 60% | ▲ 76% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 25% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 72% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▲ 90% |
^ 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: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Dundalk. Games average 5.33 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Waterford and Dundalk play?
Waterford face Dundalk on September 11, 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 Dundalk?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Waterford won 1, Dundalk won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 5.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Waterford vs Dundalk?
Waterford score 1.34 goals per game on average and Dundalk 1.59. The Premier Division average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Waterford's matches and 76% of Dundalk's.
What form are Waterford and Dundalk in?
Over the last 5 games Waterford have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Dundalk 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Waterford vs Dundalk?
The statistical background for Waterford vs Dundalk — 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.