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Oriel Park, Dundalk

Dundalk

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Waterford

Dundalk vs Waterford predictions & stats

Top pick Dundalk 81%, Over 2.5 goals 72%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier Division.

Premier Division Standings

Current league table

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Shamrock Rovers	21	+13	40
2	St Patrick's Athl.	20	+16	35
3	Bohemians	21	+7	34
4	Dundalk	20	+4	32
5	Shelbourne	20	+2	29
6	Derry City	21	+2	25
7	Galway United	19	-4	21
8	Drogheda United	20	-9	21
9	Sligo Rovers	20	-16	19
10	Waterford	20	-15	14

Playing Style Analysis

Dundalk

They maintain balanced possession (51%). They've proven effective without the ball, winning 5 games with less possession. However, they've blown 5 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 11 points dropped after taking the lead Additionally, Their attacking output is impressive: 16.4 shots per game, 6.3 finding the target Meanwhile, Their chance quality is strong, with 38% of shots hitting the target. They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (6.3 corners/game).

Dundalk

They maintain balanced possession (51%)

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•They maintain balanced possession (51%).
•They've proven effective without the ball, winning 5 games with less possession.
•However, they've blown 5 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead.
•Their game management needs work: 11 points dropped after taking the lead.
•Their attacking output is impressive: 16.4 shots per game, 6.3 finding the target.
•Their chance quality is strong, with 38% of shots hitting the target.
•They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game).
•They generate many corner opportunities (6.3 corners/game).

Waterford

This team a counter-attacking team with 39% average possession. Their ability to recover is valuable: 8 points gained after falling behind. They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 3 times after being ahead at halftime. They've dropped 17 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games Additionally, They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 270 passes per game. As a lower-table side (10th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-4 opponent.

Waterford

a counter-attacking team with 39% average possession

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•a counter-attacking team with 39% average possession.
•Their ability to recover is valuable: 8 points gained after falling behind.
•They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 3 times after being ahead at halftime.
•They've dropped 17 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games.
•They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 270 passes per game.
•As a lower-table side (10th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-4 opponent.