The Premier Division heats up as Derry City face Waterford FC on 4 July 2025. Our comprehensive preview examines form, player stats, historical results, and betting markets to boost UK punters’ betting confidence.
- Derry City is on a 3-game winning streak.
- Derry City has been unbeaten in their last 4 games.
- Derry City has had No goals conceded in their last 3 games.
- Waterford FC has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 7 games.
- 5 of Waterford FC's last 7 games have had over 2.5 goals.
- 4 of Derry City's last 5 games have had under 2.5 goals.
- 5 of Waterford FC's last 7 games have seen both teams score.
- 8 of Derry City's last 9 and 5 of Waterford FC's last 6 games have had over 4.5 cards.
- 7 of Derry City's last 7 and 4 of Waterford FC's last 5 games have had under 10.5 corners.
Derry City, currently 2nd with 37 points from 22 matches, are coming off a 3-0 victory against Drogheda Utd on 27 June 2025. Goals from Danny Mullen, Ronan Boyce and Sam Todd sealed the win. Leading the attack is Michael Duffy, who has bagged 7 goals in 22 appearances. Derry City are in strong form, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 games, posing a serious threat. Having scored 28 goals and conceded 22 in 22 matches this season, Derry City play a more open style, with games often featuring higher-scoring outcomes.
Waterford FC, sitting 8th with 27 points, are in inconsistent form, with a mixed run in their recent matches. Their latest result was a 0-1 defeat against Shamrock Rovers on 27 June 2025, with Rory Gaffney scoring the decisive goal. Waterford FC struggle defensively on the road, with just 2 clean sheets in 11 away games this season, having conceded 35 goals. Commanding the frontline is Pádraig Amond, who has scored 8 goals in 22 appearances. Waterford FC have mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 games, making their performance a bit unpredictable.
Head-to-Head Record
- In last 19 head-to-head games, Waterford FC has failed to keep a clean sheet.
- 5 of the last 7 head-to-head games between Derry City and Waterford FC have had over 2.5 goals.
- 5 of the last 5 head-to-head games between Derry City and Waterford FC have had over 4.5 cards.
- 5 of the last 5 head-to-head games between Derry City and Waterford FC have had under 10.5 corners.
Derry City Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam O'Reilly | 21 | 0 | 0.05 | 0.76 | 0.19 | 1.29 |
| Ben Doherty | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.67 | 0 | 1.22 |
| Carl Winchester | 20 | 0 | 0.05 | 0.55 | 0.05 | 2.60 |
| Ciaron Harkin | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0.50 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Danny Mullen | 18 | 0.33 | 0 | 1.44 | 0.61 | 0.44 |
| Dominic Thomas | 13 | 0.08 | 0.23 | 1.08 | 0.38 | 0.54 |
| Gavin Whyte | 19 | 0.16 | 0.21 | 1.37 | 0.47 | 0.74 |
| Hayden Cann | 18 | 0 | 0.06 | 0.17 | 0.06 | 1.22 |
| Kevin Holt | 20 | 0.10 | 0 | 0.45 | 0.25 | 1.40 |
| Liam Boyce | 20 | 0.40 | 0.05 | 1.45 | 0.55 | 0.65 |
| Mark Connolly | 22 | 0.05 | 0 | 0.36 | 0.18 | 1.09 |
| Michael Duffy | 23 | 0.35 | 0.30 | 2.61 | 1.26 | 1.26 |
| Robbie Benson | 19 | 0.05 | 0 | 0.26 | 0.05 | 1.00 |
| Ronan Boyce | 19 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.68 | 0.32 | 1.47 |
| Sadou Diallo | 10 | 0.10 | 0 | 0.80 | 0.10 | 1.90 |
| Sam Todd | 21 | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.57 | 0.14 | 1.90 |
- #1 - Brian Maher (Goalkeeper)
- #2 - Ronan Boyce (Defender)
- #16 - Hayden Cann (Defender)
- #6 - Mark Connolly (C) (Defender)
- #22 - Kevin Holt (Defender)
- #24 - Sam Todd (Defender)
- #11 - Gavin Whyte (Midfielder)
- #15 - Sadou Diallo (Midfielder)
- #20 - Carl Winchester (Midfielder)
- #7 - Michael Duffy (Midfielder)
- #27 - Liam Boyce (Forward)
Waterford FC Team News and Key Players
| Player Name | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Total Shots | Shots on Target | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conan Noonan | 20 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 1.50 | 0.40 | 1.15 |
| Darragh Leahy | 23 | 0.09 | 0 | 0.26 | 0.09 | 1.13 |
| Grant Horton | 19 | 0.05 | 0 | 0.68 | 0.21 | 1.00 |
| James Olayinka | 19 | 0.05 | 0 | 1.11 | 0.37 | 1.63 |
| Jesse Dempsey | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.57 | 0.29 | 1.29 |
| Kyle White | 19 | 0.11 | 0 | 0.37 | 0.16 | 1.63 |
| Liam Roberts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Navajo Bakboord | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0.09 | 0 | 2.36 |
| Pádraig Amond | 23 | 0.43 | 0.09 | 1.96 | 1.04 | 0.57 |
| Ronan Mansfield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Rowan McDonald | 15 | 0.07 | 0.13 | 0.53 | 0.27 | 1.27 |
| Ryan Burke | 20 | 0 | 0.10 | 0.85 | 0.20 | 1.40 |
| Samuel Glenfield | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0.67 | 0.05 | 1.76 |
| Sean Keane | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Tom Lonergan | 21 | 0.24 | 0.10 | 2.29 | 0.67 | 0.71 |
- #31 - Bradley Wade (Goalkeeper)
- #6 - Rowan McDonald (Defender)
- #4 - Andy Boyle (Defender)
- #15 - Darragh Leahy (Defender)
- #5 - Grant Horton (Midfielder)
- #19 - Samuel Glenfield (Midfielder)
- #8 - James Olayinka (Midfielder)
- #20 - Conan Noonan (Midfielder)
- #3 - Ryan Burke (Midfielder)
- #18 - Tom Lonergan (Forward)
- #9 - Pádraig Amond (C) (Forward)
Derry City vs Waterford FC Betting Tips
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Derry City v Waterford FC Odds
Full Time Result:- Derry City to win: 11/20
- Draw: 29/10
- Waterford FC to win: 5/1
- Derry City to win or Draw: 1/8
- Draw or Waterford FC to win: 11/8
- Derry City to win or Waterford FC to win: 1/4
- Derry City to win: 11/10
- Draw: 13/10
- Waterford FC to win: 5/1
- Both Teams to Score - Yes: 1/1
- Both Teams to Score - No: 1/1
- Over 2.5 Goals: 1/1
- Under 2.5 Goals: 4/5
- Over 3.5 Goals: 5/2
- Under 3.5 Goals: 2/7
Derry City Previous 10 Matches
- 27.06, Drogheda United (h) 3 - 0
- 23.06, St. Patrick's Athletic (a) 1 - 0
- 20.06, Shelbourne (a) 1 - 0
- 13.06, Galway United (h) 1 - 1
- 30.05, Bohemian FC (a) 0 - 1
- 23.05, Shamrock Rovers (h) 1 - 2
- 16.05, Drogheda United (a) 1 - 1
- 09.05, Cork City (a) 2 - 1
- 05.05, St. Patrick's Athletic (h) 1 - 0
- 02.05, Shelbourne (h) 2 - 0
- 25.04, Waterford FC (a) 1 - 2
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Waterford FC Previous 10 Matches
- 27.06, Shamrock Rovers (a) 0 - 1
- 23.06, Shelbourne (h) 2 - 2
- 20.06, Bohemian FC (h) 2 - 1
- 14.06, Sligo Rovers (a) 0 - 1
- 30.05, Drogheda United (h) 2 - 2
- 23.05, St. Patrick's Athletic (a) 2 - 2
- 16.05, Shamrock Rovers (h) 1 - 3
- 09.05, Galway United (h) 1 - 0
- 05.05, Shelbourne (a) 1 - 0
- 02.05, Bohemian FC (a) 2 - 1
- 25.04, Derry City (h) 2 - 1
Premier Division Table
| Derry City | Opponent | Waterford FC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | 0-0 | Shamrock Rovers | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| - | - | Derry City | 2-1 | 2-1 |
| 1-0 | 0-1 | Bohemian FC | 2-1 | 2-1 |
| 3-0 | 1-1 | Drogheda United | 2-2 | 0-2 |
| 2-0 | 1-0 | Shelbourne | 2-2 | 1-0 |
| 1-0 | 1-0 | St. Patrick's Athletic | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| 1-1 | 3-2 | Galway United | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| 1-2 | 1-2 | Waterford FC | - | - |
| 3-0 | 1-0 | Sligo Rovers | 0-4 | 0-1 |
| 2-1 | 2-1 | Cork City | 2-1 | 1-2 |
| # | Team Name | М | P | Wins | Draws | Losses | GD | SG | CG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamrock Rovers | 25 | 49 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 1.76 | 0.92 |
| 2 | Derry City | 23 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 1.52 | 1.04 |
| 3 | Bohemian FC | 23 | 38 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 1.17 | 0.96 |
| 4 | Drogheda Utd | 25 | 38 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1.16 | 1.00 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 25 | 35 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1.20 | 1.08 |
| 6 | St. Patrick’s | 25 | 32 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1.08 | 1.08 |
| 7 | Galway Utd | 23 | 29 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1.17 | 1.17 |
| 8 | Waterford FC | 23 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 12 | -16 | 1.13 | 1.83 |
| 9 | Sligo Rovers | 23 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -11 | 1.22 | 1.70 |
| 10 | Cork City | 23 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 12 | -17 | 1.04 | 1.78 |
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