Comparing both teams this season
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
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Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | +18 | 59 | |
| 2 | 31 | +26 | 56 | |
| 3 | 31 | +18 | 56 | |
| 4 | 32 | +3 | 41 | |
| 5 | 32 | -4 | 41 | |
| 6 | 31 | -3 | 39 | |
| 7 | 31 | -6 | 37 | |
| 8 | 32 | -10 | 34 | |
| 9 | 32 | -13 | 34 | |
| 10 | 31 | -29 | 23 |
All Fixtures (38)
All Fixtures (39)
They maintain balanced possession (54%). They've proven effective without the ball, winning 4 games with less possession. However, they've lost 5 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. Their comeback ability is notable: 2 wins after being behind at the break Additionally, They've salvaged 13 points from losing positions this season Meanwhile, However, they've blown 7 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 17 points dropped after taking the lead. Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading. They move the ball forward with intent (around 31 passes per shot) Additionally, They're well-organized defensively (only 2.3 saves required per game). Positioned 4th, they're facing a team 4 places below them in the table.
They maintain balanced possession (54%)
Read full analysisThis team a team that prefers to sit back with 38% average possession. They've won 6 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball Additionally, Their ability to recover is valuable: 13 points gained after falling behind Meanwhile, They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 5 times after being ahead at halftime. They've dropped 22 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 234 passes per game. As a lower-table side (8th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-4 opponent.
a team that prefers to sit back with 38% average possession
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Waterford away games half time results
Last 4 meetings