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Drogheda United

Waterford vs Drogheda United predictions & stats

Top pick Waterford 38%, Over 2.5 goals 56%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Premier Division.

Premier Division Standings

Current league table

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Shamrock Rovers	31	+18	59
2	St Patrick's Athl.	31	+26	56
3	Bohemians	31	+18	56
4	Derry City	32	+3	41
5	Dundalk	32	-4	41
6	Shelbourne	31	-3	39
7	Galway United	31	-6	37
8	Waterford	32	-10	34
9	Drogheda United	32	-13	34
10	Sligo Rovers	31	-29	23

Playing Style Analysis

Waterford

This 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.

Waterford

a team that prefers to sit back with 38% average possession

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•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.
•Their ability to recover is valuable: 13 points gained after falling behind.
•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.

Drogheda United

A reactive side with 40% average possession Additionally, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 6 games with less possession Meanwhile, However, they've lost 3 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. They're capable of turning games around, winning 3 times after going behind. They've gained 15 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end Additionally, A concerning pattern: they've lost 5 games despite leading at the break Meanwhile, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 21 points from winning positions. Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading. They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 252 passes per game. They maintain defensive discipline (8.8 fouls/game).

Drogheda United

a reactive side with 40% average possession

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•a reactive side with 40% average possession.
•They've proven effective without the ball, winning 6 games with less possession.
•However, they've lost 3 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.
•They're capable of turning games around, winning 3 times after going behind.
•They've gained 15 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end.
•A concerning pattern: they've lost 5 games despite leading at the break.
•They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 21 points from winning positions.
•Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading.
•They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 252 passes per game.
•They maintain defensive discipline (8.8 fouls/game).