Waterford vs Dundalk: match statistics
Waterford vs Dundalk: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Waterford play Dundalk in Premier Division (Ireland). The match date is 4 May 2026 at 18:00. Final score: 3:3.
Current form
Waterford: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Dundalk: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Waterford scores 1.38 and concedes 1.96 goals per match. Dundalk scores 1.58 and concedes 1.50. League average: 2.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Waterford 63%, Dundalk 71%. Over 2.5: Waterford 50%, Dundalk 63%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Dundalk has higher xG: 1.80 vs 1.38. Waterford: 12.7 shots per match, Dundalk: 16.0.
Match halves
Waterford: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.79. Dundalk: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.79.
Goals by minute
Waterford: 76-90+ (9 goals). Dundalk: 76-90+ (15 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
2 H2H matches: 1-0-1. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 50%.
Match description
Dundalk holds the offensive edge: 23 goals this season and 8 goals in the last 5 matches versus Waterford’s 9 goals and 3 in the last 5; visitors average 1.29 goals away with 16.14 shots and 5.86 shots on target per away match, while hosts average 0.5 goals per home match with 9.33 shots and 2.67 on target. The quality-of-chances gap is confirmed by xG — Dundalk has 1.79 xG away compared to the hosts’ 1.07 xG, indicating more high-value opportunities for the visitors. However, Waterford are yet to win at home (0 wins, 67% draws) and concede only 1.0 goal per home match on average, whereas Dundalk concede 2.0 goals away on average and have 0% clean sheets on the road. Over the last five matches Dundalk average 1.4 points per game and Waterford only 0.6, giving a slight edge to the visitors, but the hosts have 50% of home games without scoring versus 29% of such away games for Dundalk. Considering the visitors’ offensive superiority (more goals, shots and higher xG), but also Waterford’s defensive stability at home and frequent home draws, the most likely outcome is a draw, with a significant chance of a Dundalk win.
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 | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.28 |
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 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Waterford · 1.2 pts / match - 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 14% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Waterford · 1.58 goals / match - Dundalk
Dundalk is 31% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.96 goals / match - Waterford · 1.5 goals / match - Dundalk
Waterford scores in 67% of matches (16 of 24 matches), while Dundalk keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 matches).
Dundalk scores in 92% of matches (22 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 — Dundalk
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.
Dundalk is 63% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Waterford · 1.63 pts / match - Dundalk
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.
Dundalk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 38%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 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 | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Waterford
Dundalk
* 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 | Dundalk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.33 | 2.79 | ▲ 3.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 63% | 60% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 24% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 92% | 75% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 79% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Waterford 1 - 0 - 1 Dundalk. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Waterford vs Dundalk?
The Premier Division match finished Waterford 3:3 Dundalk. 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 Dundalk?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Waterford won 1, Dundalk won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Waterford vs Dundalk?
Waterford score 1.38 goals per game on average and Dundalk 1.58. 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 71% of Dundalk's.
What form are Waterford and Dundalk in?
Over the last 5 games Waterford have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Dundalk 2-0-3 (1.20 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.