The First Division standings tell a story about these sides up until now, with Waterford United leading Finn Harps by 21 points. Here's the Tipsway preview:
- Waterford United have the most scored goals in the first half (29) in First Division
- Finn Harps have the most dropped points from leading position (9) in First Division
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Waterford United form and stats
Waterford United have performed here at Waterford Regional Sports Centre this season with 6 wins from 10 First Division matches. Some points have been lost, as they have drawn 2 games and lost 2. Nine out of nine points from the last three home games for Waterford, and the home supporters are ready to scream their lungs out to keep the winning streak alive.
No payout for Waterford United in their previous match, an away game at Cobh Ramblers that ended in defeat 0-1. Until that loss this team had gone six consecutive league fixtures without a loss.
Before that, Waterford United had a home game versus Bray Wanderers which ended with a victory 3-1.Waterford United are huge favourites in this match and it would be a big surprise if they fail to leave Waterford Regional Sports Centre with a victory. The home side has been in this situation before, with huge expectations of a win. In their match history 4 earlier games are comparable to this one, and Waterford United has won 3 times, drawn 0 and lost 1. Sports bettors who like handicap betting will like to know that Waterford has won by at least two goals 2 times when in this position.
Lots of goals? Nobody knows about this one, but we do know that 12 of the 16 most recent league matches with this club has had three goals or more.
Waterford United has scored {30 goals} so far and conceded {10 goals} from 10 home games. These are numbers from the league only.
Finn Harps form and stats
As the visiting team in First Division matches, Finn Harps have produced an overall stat of 4-1-5 so far.
The manager Rogers was unhappy after their last game, played at their home stadium Finn Park. Finn Harps suffered a 0-1 loss to Wexford Youths (placed 6th).
Before that one, a nice away victory 3-2 at Longford Town.Harps have scored 12 goals on their travels this season, from 10 away games in the league. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Finn Harps have conceded 25 goals in these games. Finn Harps has visited these top teams two times, and 2 of 2 has ended with 2 goals or more!
Head 2 Head
The 4 latest matches involving these opponents have all finished as Waterford wins. Will history repeat itself?Waterford United and Finn Harps have met already this season: Finn Harps - Waterford United 0-4. The match official got to use his red card when these teams last met, and the criminal was McCallion (Finn Harps).
Top Goalscorers
  R. Coughlin 25 goals | S. Griffin 5 goals | R. Idowu 5 goals |
Waterford United missing players
Finn Harps missing players
| Waterford United | Finn Harps | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 20 | 10 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| 54 | 30 | 9 | Scored | S | 1 | 12 | 20 |
| 16 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | C | 10 | 25 | 40 |
| 95% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 90% |
| 70% | 70% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 80% | 75% |
| 65% | 60% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 60% | 50% |
| 50% | 60% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 50% | 40% |
| 30% | 40% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 40% | 25% |
| 45% | 50% | 33% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 40% | 30% | 67% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 30% | 30% |
| 20% | 20% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 20% | 30% |
| 7.5 | 7.5 | 11.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| 3.8 | 4.3 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.5 | 4.8 | 5 |
| 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3.5 | 2.3 | 2.2 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 13.9 | 13.9 | 15.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5.5 | 5.7 | 7 |
| 6.2 | 5.9 | 6.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.2 | 3 |
| 44% | 51% | 45% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 38% | 33% |
| 5.8 | 5.9 | 4 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 14.5 | 11.2 | 10.9 |
| 2.6 | 2.4 | 1 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 9.5 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
- Finn Harps have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Finn Harps have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Finn Harps have the most dropped points from leading position (9) in First Division
- Finn Harps have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Finn Harps haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Waterford United have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Waterford United have scored more than double the goals of Finn Harps.
- Waterford United have the most scored goals in the first half (29) in First Division
- Waterford United have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Waterford United haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Galway United | 20 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 5 | 49 | 55 |
| 2 | Waterford United | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 54 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 6 | 38 | 42 |
| 3 | Cobh Ramblers | 20 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 29 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 32 |
| 4 | Athlone Town | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 33 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 3 | 29 |
| 5 | Bray Wanderers | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 32 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 19 | -5 | 28 |
| 6 | Wexford Youths | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 12 | -6 | 25 |
| 7 | Treaty United | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 24 | 34 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 15 | -10 | 23 |
| 8 | Finn Harps | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 40 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 25 | -20 | 21 |
| 9 | Longford Town | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 14 | -9 | 18 |
| 10 | Kerry | 20 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 57 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 27 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 30 | -43 | 6 |
