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Derry City
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Waterford
Derry City vs Waterford predictions & stats
Top pick Derry City 71%, Over 2.5 goals 72%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier Division.
Top pick Derry City 71%, Over 2.5 goals 72%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier Division.
Comparing both teams this season
All Fixtures (15)
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | +13 | 26 | |
| 2 | 13 | +8 | 25 | |
| 3 | 13 | +4 | 21 | |
| 4 | 13 | +4 | 20 | |
| 5 | 13 | +1 | 17 | |
| 6 | 12 | -2 | 15 | |
| 7 | 13 | -7 | 14 | |
| 8 | 12 | -2 | 13 | |
| 9 | 12 | -4 | 13 | |
| 10 | 12 | -15 | 5 |
All Fixtures (19)
They maintain balanced possession (47%). Their comeback ability is notable: 2 wins after being behind at the break. They've salvaged 7 points from losing positions this season. However, they've blown 2 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead Additionally, Their game management needs work: 4 points dropped after taking the lead Meanwhile, Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading. They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 338 passes per game. Defensively, they're aggressive (13.8 fouls/game). Positioned 5th, they're facing a team 5 places below them in the table.
A counter-attacking team with 40% average possession. A concerning pattern: they've lost 2 games despite leading at the break. They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 10 points from winning positions. They struggle to manage games effectively, dropping far more points from winning positions than they gain from losing ones Additionally, They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 291 passes per game Meanwhile, They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 25% of attempts on target. Their defense requires frequent intervention (5.3 saves/game needed).
Derry City home games half time results
Waterford away games half time results
