Waterford FC
- Waterford FC have not won any of their six home games in the Premier Division 2026, drawing four and losing two.
- Since Jon Daly took over at Waterford FC in November 2025, he has stated his pragmatic survival-first credentials and the Blues have lacked a real identity.
- However, after a promising start, Daly has been forced to tinker more in-game and react more than he would have liked as Waterford continue to sink without trace.
Dundalk FC
- Dundalk FC are in good form, winning three, drawing one and losing one of their last five, although their most recent match was a 2-0 defeat to Sligo Rovers.
- The third-placed Lilywhites have taken 21 points from their 13 matches in the Premier Division 2026 while Waterford FC are bottom with just five points from 12 games.
- Dundalk have won one and lost one of their last two away games and have not won in their last two trips to play Waterford FC, but their engine room, where they have quality in every position, is still performing better than the hosts.
- Dundalk FC have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five matches, winning 2-1 at Galway United FC.
Head-to-Head
- In the head-to-head record between these two in all competitions, Waterford FC lead the way with three wins, one draw and one defeat in the last five.
- Dundalk thrashed the Blues 5-0 seven weeks ago.
Key Players
- Waterford FC
- Tom Lonergan is the top scorer in the Premier Division 2026 for Waterford FC with three goals in ten appearances and provides the only spark to their direct, two-striker 4-4-2 system in which veteran Pádraig Amond is still their target man.
- Dundalk FC
- Declan McDaid is Dundalk FC’s top scorer in the Premier Division 2026 with three in 13.
- Kilduff’s team are more threatening from wide areas where they can get into the channels and play quick combinations.
Betting Insights
- Dundalk FC are odds-on favorites for Monday’s game at 1.69, while Waterford FC are priced at 4.64.
- Waterford FC’s home record is woeful, with four draws and two defeats from their six games to date and they are averaging only 0.50 goals per game in front of their own fans.
- Dundalk FC have won only once on the road in the Premier Division 2026, but have also lost twice and are conceding an average of 2.00 goals per away game.
Prediction
So, although the odds are not great, there is enough of an edge for the favourites to be supported in this game, so we’re taking Dundalk FC to grab all three points on Monday.
