Waterford and Drogheda United face each other in an official match of the 2025 Premier Division season. The game takes place at Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Friday, 30/05/2025, at 19:45 (UK Time).
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How Waterford arrives for the match
Waterford comes into the match having played 17 games in the Premier Division so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 1 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.29 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 1 draws, and 9 losses.
Waterford's attack has scored 18 goals during this period. Out of this total, 18 goals were scored in the Premier Division, averaging 1.06 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.06.
The offense system of Waterford is led by Pádraig Amond as the top scorer of the season. The Irish Forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Conan Noonan, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 28 goals with an average of 1.65 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 28 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 1.65.
How Drogheda United arrives for the match
On the other hand, Drogheda United comes into the match having played 18 games in the Premier Division so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.61 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses.
Drogheda United's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the Premier Division, averaging 1.28 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.28.
The offense system of Drogheda United is led by Conor Keeley as the top scorer of the season. The Irish Defender has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Owen Lambe, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 0.94 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 17 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 0.94.
Both Teams in the Standings
To provide context on how both teams are coming into this match, we present here the current campaigns of the two clubs at this moment.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shamrock Rovers |
26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 46 | 23 | +23 | 52 | 2.00 |
| 2 |
Bohemians |
26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 31 | 24 | +7 | 42 | 1.62 |
| 3 |
Derry City |
26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 36 | 29 | +7 | 41 | 1.58 |
| 4 |
Drogheda United |
26 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 30 | 25 | +5 | 41 | 1.58 |
| 5 |
Shelbourne |
26 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 32 | 27 | +5 | 38 | 1.46 |
| 6 |
St Patrick's Athl. |
26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 29 | 27 | +2 | 35 | 1.35 |
| 7 |
Waterford |
26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 32 | 46 | -14 | 33 | 1.27 |
| 8 |
Galway United |
26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 29 | 35 | -6 | 29 | 1.12 |
| 9 |
Sligo Rovers |
26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 33 | 43 | -10 | 26 | 1.00 |
| 10 |
Cork City |
26 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 27 | 46 | -19 | 18 | 0.69 |
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Data and Statistics for Waterford vs Drogheda United
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Home Team
Waterford
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W W W |
1.29 |
| Home | L W W L L |
1.13 |
| Away | D W W L L |
1.44 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 38% | 44% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 2.75 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 0.88 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 1.65 | 1.88 | 1.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 50% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 12% | 13% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 38% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 50% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.53 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.78 | 1.52 | 2.01 |
Away Team
Drogheda United
Republic of Ireland - Premier Division
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D L W |
1.61 |
| Home | W D W D D |
1.78 |
| Away | D L D L W |
1.44 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 44% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.22 | 2.44 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.28 | 1.56 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 0.89 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 56% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 11% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 78% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.43 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.43 | 1.66 |
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Facts and Curiosities for Waterford vs Drogheda United
The bookmakers place Drogheda United as the favorite to win the match, with a 33% chance of victory. During the analysis of this prediction, the average odds were as follows:
Waterford - 3.04.
Draw - 3.47.
Drogheda United - 2.87.
The last match between the teams took place on 04/04/2025, in the Premier Division, and Drogheda United won the match. The final score was 2-0.
