Premier Division: Waterford United are 8 points behind Drogheda United, but intend to go full force. Get this show on the road!
- Waterford United have the most conceded goals in the first half (24) in Premier Division
- Drogheda United have the most scored goals in the first half (20) in Premier Division
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Waterford United form and stats
Waterford United have played 13 Premier Division games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 4-2-7 (wins-draws-losses).
It's back home for Waterford, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating UCD away with the result 3-2. J. Quitirna (2), P. Mutswunguma (2) and P. Patterson found the net in that victory. A late climax in the match against UCD as the winning goal came one minutes into overtime; scored by P. Mutswunguma.
Heartbreak before that as Waterford lost 0-2 at Shamrock Rovers's place.This is expected to be a close game, with Waterford United perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Waterford as a small favourite), we find four games. Waterford United has won zero of these, drawn two and lost two.
Waterford have scored 12 league goals here from 13 matches, not a lot. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 23 goals have been conceded. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 2 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 home matches.
Drogheda United form and stats
Playing away, Drogheda United have won 5 games, drawn 3 and suffered 5 defeats in the Premier Division this season.
Drogheda United go into this game after a win, the home game against Bohemians that ended 3-2.
A draw for Drogheda before that, at their own venue hosting Sligo Rovers (0-0).So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Drogheda United playing away and similar expectations, we found six relevant matches. Results were one Drogheda win, two draws and three defeats.
The travelling fans enjoy Drogheda's attacking play in away games, having scored 21 goals in 13 league matches away. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 2 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. As opposed to that, Drogheda United have seen the ball go into their own net 19 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
This happened when the contenders faced each other previously this season; Drogheda United - Waterford 1-2. Waterford United-Drogheda United H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Waterford two wins, Drogheda United seven wins, one draw. six of these ten matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  M. Doyle 11 goals |  C. Lyons 9 goals |  J. Martin 7 goals |
Waterford United missing players
Drogheda United missing players
| Waterford United | Drogheda United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 27 | 13 | 3 | Played | P | 5 | 13 | 27 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 16 | 7 | 2 | Lost | L | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 24 | 12 | 1 | Scored | S | 9 | 21 | 40 |
| 46 | 23 | 2 | Conceded | C | 4 | 19 | 34 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 96% |
| 70% | 62% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 80% | 92% | 78% |
| 56% | 46% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 60% | 62% | 52% |
| 15% | 23% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 23% | 26% |
| 11% | 23% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 15% | 15% |
| 44% | 46% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 60% | 54% | 59% |
| 15% | 23% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 40% | 23% | 19% |
| 41% | 31% | 67% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 23% | 26% |
| 2.8 | 3.1 | 3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| 5.4 | 4.2 | 4 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.4 | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| 2.5 | 1.8 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5.8 | 6.5 | 7.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.6 | 5.4 | 7.2 |
| 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.4 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| 38% | 35% | 14% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 53% | 64% | 47% |
- Drogheda United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Drogheda United have the most scored goals in the first half (20) in Premier Division
- Drogheda United haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Waterford United have the most conceded goals (23) at home in Premier Division
- Waterford United have the most conceded goals in the first half (24) in Premier Division
- Waterford United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 25 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 42 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 10 | 22 | 53 |
| 2 | St Patrick's | 27 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 46 | 32 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 50 |
| 3 | Sligo Rovers | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 45 |
| 4 | Derry City | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 33 | 31 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 38 |
| 5 | Bohemians | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 39 | 28 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 37 |
| 6 | Drogheda United | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 40 | 34 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 6 | 37 |
| 7 | Finn Harps | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 37 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 20 | -8 | 33 |
| 8 | Waterford United | 27 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 24 | 46 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 23 | -22 | 29 |
| 9 | Dundalk | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 29 | 38 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 20 | -9 | 28 |
| 10 | Longford Town | 27 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 19 | 48 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 26 | -29 | 14 |