Waterford FC
- Waterford FC come into this one on the back of a great run of 5 games unbeaten (W4, D1).
- With 32 points from their 29 Premier Division 2026 games, Waterford currently sit 8th, whilst the Lilywhites are in 4th with 40 points from the same amount of games.
- Waterford have won 4, drawn 7 and lost 3 of their 14 home games, scoring a total of just 19 goals.
- The hosts are on a roll and look to have found their rhythm under Graham Coughlan, who has made them more solid since taking over on 6 May 2026.
- Padraig Amond is arriving hot, with 4 goals in Waterford's last 5 games, whilst Benny Couto has also been in fine form, supplying 3 assists during the same run.
- Tom Lonergan is the real star for Waterford FC, with 14 goals in 27 Premier Division 2026 appearances, and his presence in the box gives Waterford a reliable finish to their attacks.
Dundalk FC
- Dundalk have won 4, drawn 7 and lost 4 of their 15 away games this season, scoring an average of 1.53 per game and conceding 1.80.
- Dundalk are in a decent run of form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last 5, and travel south to the Waterford RSC after a 1-2 home loss against Galway United was followed by a 3-2 win at Drogheda.
- Ciaran Kilduff has Dundalk playing on the front foot, with a higher tempo and pressing style of play that looks to stretch teams and get at them in the first half.
- Daryl Horgan is Dundalk's leading player, with 10 Premier Division 2026 goals in 28 appearances, making him their sharpest end product.
Head-to-Head
Waterford have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between the sides , beating Dundalk 3-2 away from home just 2 months ago .
Key Players
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Waterford
- Padraig Amond - 4 goals in Waterford's last 5 games.
- Benny Couto - 3 assists during the same run.
- Tom Lonergan - 14 goals in 27 Premier Division 2026 appearances.
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Dundalk
- Daryl Horgan - 10 Premier Division 2026 goals in 28 appearances.
- Ciaran Kilduff - has Dundalk playing on the front foot with a higher tempo and pressing style.
Betting Insights
- Both teams are listed at 2.58 and 2.42 respectively, with the draw at 3.7.
- Both teams to score at 1.44 looks the stronger angle for the main bet.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.53 also appeals in what should be an open, transition-heavy 90 minutes.
Prediction
- This is a classic territory versus transition matchup, with Dundalk looking to press the ball, dominate the midfield and attack on the break, whilst Waterford will look to stay compact, defend well and then punish on the transition.
- Waterford have been so solid at home lately, winning their last 3 without a hitch and with Dundalk winning just 1 of the 5 most recent head-to-head, it's hard to make a strong case for an away win.
- Waterford's momentum and home resilience will keep this matchup close, but Dundalk's attacking quality means a draw or one-goal win looks the most likely outcome.