Waterford (home)
- Waterford FC have made their mark on the Premier Division 2026 in their first season back in the top flight, sitting 8th with 32 points.
- Padraig Amond is in form for Waterford, scoring 4 in their last 5, while Benny Couto has also added 3 assists in the same period.
- Tom Lonergan leads the Blues in the goals race with 14 in 27 Premier Division 2026 matches and he's the sort of player who can snatch a game by himself.
Derry City (away)
- Derry City are 6th in the Premier Division 2026 with 34 points after 29 matches, 2 ahead of Waterford.
- They have been in mixed form, winning 3, tying 1 and losing 1 of their last 5.
- Mark Connolly sets them up with a possession-first style and high press, and the full backs will push on in numbers, but they could be susceptible to the counter attack against a physical Waterford side.
- Derry City's away form is concerning, however.
- They have won 1, tied 7 and lost 6 away in the Premier Division 2026.
- They have a slight advantage in the table, in the odds and in experience, so it's hard to see a Waterford upset here.
Head-to-Head
Waterford have won 4 and tied 1 of their last 5 games, including back-to-back wins, but they haven't won either of their last 2 home games against Derry City , so The Candystripes come into this game with a psychological edge.
Key Players
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Waterford
- Padraig Amond is in form for Waterford, scoring 4 in their last 5.
- Benny Couto has added 3 assists in the same period.
- Tom Lonergan leads the Blues with 14 in 27.
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Derry City
- Michael Duffy is the main threat for Derry City, scoring 9 goals in 22 Premier Division 2026 games, and 7 of their last 14.
Betting Insights
- The 2.07 price on the away side is a slight favorite, but The Draw at 3.6 is probably a safer pick.
- Waterford FC are priced at 3.21.
Prediction
This game could go either way, but the odds, the league positions and the greater experience of the visitors all suggest that Derry City will edge it.