Waterford vs Drogheda prediction and betting tips on October 11, 2024
Game Prediction
The upcoming match in the League of Ireland Premier Division will feature Waterford and Drogheda. The match will take place at RSC Waterford in Waterford.
Waterford
Waterford enjoyed a remarkable 2023-24 campaign, finishing second in the League of Ireland First Division to secure promotion to the top flight after a two-season hiatus. This season, they have turned out to be a surprise package, occupying 7th place after 32 games and are 11 points ahead of the relegation play-off.
Since their 2-1 win over Dundalk, which halted a two-match losing streak, it seems the same inconsistency is starting to haunt them as a recent 2-1 defeat at the hands of Galway United extended their losing run to two games. Keith Long's wards have collected just three points from their last five games (L4), and this could be a contributing factor to yet another unfavourable outcome at home where they've lost four of their last six games.
Drogheda
Drogheda, who earned promotion to the top flight in the 2020-21 season after a four-year absence, has been accustomed to finishing in the middle of the table. Last season, they finished in seventh place, bettering their 8th place finish from the 2019-20 season. In the current season, they are flirting with relegation located in the bottom two of the table with 32 points amassed from 32 games.
There have been signs of improvement in the past few weeks as the Drogheda-based side is trying to make amends for their poor display this season. They have prioritised consistency in the domestic cup, where they have progressed to the final of the FAI Cup after defeating Wexford 3-2 and can count on themselves to lift the prestigious trophy. Currently unbeaten in their last three league games (W2, D1), it goes without saying they are high on confidence and could bag a three-pointer in this upcoming encounter.
- Waterford Probable Starting XI:Sargeant; Power, Horton, Leahy, Radkowski, Burke, McMenamy, McDonald, Baggley, Bellis, Amond
- Drogheda Probable Starting XI:Dennison; Quinn, Webster, Bolger, Ahui, Brennan, Farrell, Kane, Markey, James-Taylor, Pierrot
Match Facts
- Waterford has failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last nine league games.
- Drogheda has won one of their last 19 away games in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
- Waterford averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Drogheda United average 0.75 goals per game when playing away.
Head-To-Head
In the last 30 meetings, Waterford has won 10 times, Drogheda United has won 17 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 58-32 in favour of Drogheda United.
Prediction
Despite their current struggles in the league, Drogheda can't afford to drop points in this upcoming encounter if they are to retain their place in the top flight next season. They have been the superior side in this fixture, and we anticipate supporting them in the draw-no-bet market.